Posted by ss55 on March 07, 2015 at 07:26:57 from (173.28.18.88):
In Reply to: Packing Up... posted by Steve@Advance on March 06, 2015 at 23:34:21:
There are lots of ways to handle that, here are a few things we did.
Haul away the junk and trash as you sort through things and clean the house. Donate the un-needed clothes and small personal items to charity. Whenever possible get the donation receipts to reduce your mother's taxes or a family member's taxes. If you will be selling the house, talk to a few realtors to find out what to leave in the house and closets during showings. When the house sells you may need to move out faster than you expected.
Let family and friends have first pick of items they would like. Picking in rotation works pretty well. If there are fights over items, auction the item then and there, or take the item to an auction and let the squabblers bid on it there. If your mother has/will have bills to pay, ask people to pay her something for the items, especially those who can easily afford it. Or you could put prices on the bigger items.
After family and friends pick what they want, haul away the junk and hold an estate auction to "dispose of" the remainder. Auctions are much faster and less work than yard sales. Prices will be low, but most of it will be gone. If you are concerned about privacy, look into taking it all to a larger estate auction at a central location. It is more work moving things, but also more privacy. Tell your mother up front that it will not be a good idea to take her to the auction.
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