What Happens to Grandma’s Stuff?: A Kids’ Guide to Grown-Up Promises

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