What Happens to Grandma's Stuff? A Kids' Guide to Grown-Up Promises is a gentle, heartfelt picture book that helps children ages 3 to 6 understand what happens when someone passes away. Through warm illustrations and relatable characters, young readers are introduced to big concepts like love, loss, probate, guardianship, and the importance of keeping promises.
Ellie loved spending time with Grandma, along with her big dog Gus, proud peacock Elroy, and curious cat Jiji. But when Grandma passes away, Ellie has questions. What happens to Grandma's books, her garden tools, and her favorite teacups? With help from her parents, Ellie learns that grown-ups have special responsibilities after someone dies. These include going through something called probate, and sometimes even making a promise through a probate bond to do the right thing.
This story offers comfort, clarity, and connection for families dealing with the loss of a loved one. It introduces real-life topics in age-appropriate language without fear or confusion. Perfect for reading together at home, in counseling settings, or as part of classroom discussions about families, transitions, and caregiving.
Written by Phil Pavarini Jr., an experienced insurance agent and advocate for families navigating probate court, this book also includes a special section for parents and caregivers. It explains in simple terms what a probate bond is, when it might be required, and where to learn more. A portion of proceeds supports the Building Bonds Scholarship for students entering elder care, law, and caregiving-related fields.
For more free educational resources and a grown-up guide to probate bonds, visit ProbateCourtBond.com/book
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Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 216 mm
Dicke: 3 mm
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978-1-300-24748-7 (9781300247487)
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Phil Pavarini Jr. is a licensed insurance agent and advocate who has spent over 20 years helping families, attorneys, and fiduciaries navigate probate with clarity and confidence. After experiencing the loss of close family members at a young age and facing the legal and emotional challenges that followed, Phil made it his mission to educate and support others going through similar journeys.
He is the author of Probate Bonds Made Simple: A Guide for Agents, Courts, Fiduciaries & Lawyers, a plain-language resource designed to explain the role of probate bonds in estate administration. That book has become a trusted reference among legal professionals and families alike.
In addition to writing for adults, Phil created What Happens to Grandma's Stuff? to help children understand probate, guardianship, and the importance of keeping promises when a loved one passes away. By using kind and familiar characters like Ellie, Gus, Elroy, and Jiji, he turns complex legal and emotional topics into a gentle, age-appropriate story that invites conversation and comfort.
A portion of proceeds from this book supports the Building Bonds(TM) Scholarship, established by ProbateCourtBond.com. The Building Bonds(TM) program provides financial assistance to students pursuing careers in elder care, caregiving, law, and other support fields. It is part of Phil's broader commitment to strengthen communities and protect the well-being of seniors and their families.
Phil continues to lead multiple educational platforms including ProbateCourtBond.com and AmericasSuretyBonds.com, which provide instant access to probate bond pricing, clear information, and expert help in states.
To learn more about the Building Bonds(TM) Scholarship or download free probate resources, visit
www.ProbateCourtBond.com/buildingbonds
