Van Gogh's Will -

Since Vincent died intestate (without a will) and unmarried, his entire estate—consisting primarily of over and hundreds of sketches—passed to his closest living male relative, his younger brother Theo van Gogh . 2. The "Living Will" in Letters

He viewed his paintings as a way to serve others and provide "healing power".

Theo and Jo’s son eventually inherited the collection and was instrumental in founding the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to ensure the works remained together as a public trust. 4. Notable Beneficiaries

Vincent often expressed that his work was as much Theo’s as it was his own, given that Theo provided the financial support that allowed him to paint. 3. Execution of the "Estate" (Post-1890)

Theo’s widow inherited the collection. She is credited with the strategic "execution" of Vincent's legacy by organizing exhibitions and publishing the brothers' correspondence.

The preservation of Van Gogh’s legacy was handled by his family after both he and Theo died within months of each other: