Had to stop by and read this one - it's ironic with my second to last post and your comment; but yes, regardless of our age - I say, at least informally communicate what you would like to see happen to your most valuable possessions. It's at least worth the effort in seeing that there is a great chance your will be respected...
and yes - I think these things too...it's certainly not fun, but we all do; it's necessary I think.
Have a good week TzeLin!