{"id":2745,"date":"2021-07-26T11:19:06","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T18:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unclutterednw.com\/blog\/?p=2745"},"modified":"2024-05-22T07:12:33","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T14:12:33","slug":"estate-clearing-with-the-help-of-a-professional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unclutterednw.com\/blog\/estate-clearing-with-the-help-of-a-professional\/","title":{"rendered":"Estate Clearing with the Help of a Professional"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The loss of a loved one can be an emotional and challenging time. There\u2019s added stress if you\u2019re responsible for clearing out the home and getting it ready to put on the market. Clearing the estate can help provide closure during the grieving process. However, it can also be a massive undertaking to sort through possessions, find important paperwork, and shut down the house.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to shoulder the responsibility on your own. You can start the process and bring in a professional organizer who specializes in estate clearing to help. Here are a few things you can do on your own.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Make an initial sweep through the house and box up keepsakes and family photos.<\/li>\n<li>Locate files with important papers like death certificates, social security cards, and car titles.<\/li>\n<li>Identify and sell collectibles.<\/li>\n<li>Keep an eye out for money, cashier\u2019s checks, and bond certificates.<\/li>\n<li>Throw away expired food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready for a fresh set of eyes, bring in an estate-clearing expert.<\/p>\n<p>Our organization skills and attention to detail can help you find items you might have overlooked and clear the remaining contents in the home. Even after you complete a thorough sweep of the house, a professional can help find missing paperwork and additional valuables.<\/p>\n<p>My team has uncovered thousands of dollars in places family members thought they had searched. We have also found important documents stored in unusual places. Professional organizers can help with shredding old documents and removing hazardous waste. They can also handle trash disposal and organize donations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2748 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unclutterednw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Money-e1716370282905-1024x648.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unclutterednw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Money-e1716370282905-1024x648.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.unclutterednw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Money-e1716370282905-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unclutterednw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Money-e1716370282905-768x486.png 768w, https:\/\/www.unclutterednw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Money-e1716370282905-370x234.png 370w, https:\/\/www.unclutterednw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Money-e1716370282905-270x171.png 270w, https:\/\/www.unclutterednw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Money-e1716370282905-570x360.png 570w, https:\/\/www.unclutterednw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Money-e1716370282905-740x468.png 740w, https:\/\/www.unclutterednw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Money-e1716370282905.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the middle of this process and concerned about the amount of work left to do, list the items you\u2019re looking for, contact a professional organizer, and discuss the scope of the project.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4>Even after you complete a thorough sweep of the house, a professional can help find missing paperwork and additional valuables.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>If you\u2019re in a position to plan ahead, initiate conversations with family members. For example, you could talk to your parents about having an estate sale and clearing items when they downsize or move into assisted living. If you don\u2019t want to be responsible for clearing the house or if family dynamics are challenging, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unclutterednw.com\/blog\/five-steps-to-downsizing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hiring a professional can help you maintain relationships.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Estate clearing is an exhausting process. It feels even more draining when you\u2019re dealing with the death of a loved one, paperwork, closing down the house, and getting it ready for sale. Give yourself the peace of mind that comes with knowing nothing has been overlooked and every detail has been handled with care. Allow yourself to mourn, remember, transition and move forward with the help of a professional organizer.<\/p>\n<p>I specialize in estate clearing. I can help you through the process. Send an email to me at <a href=\"mailto:linda@unclutterednw.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">linda@unclutterednw.com<\/a> and let\u2019s talk about what\u2019s on your mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The loss of a loved one can be an emotional and challenging time. There\u2019s added stress if you\u2019re responsible for clearing out the home and getting it ready to put on the market. Clearing the estate can help provide closure during the grieving process. 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