Deceased estate preparation, clearance and cleaning
We understand that it can be an incredibly difficult time when a loved one passes away, and often, the last thing you’ll want to do is start clearing out their house. If their home was privately owned, you’ll have plenty of time to meticulously sort through their belongings, making the situation a little easier to deal with. However, if they lived in rented accommodation, you’ll more than likely be against the clock when it comes to clearing out the house.
Locate important documents
This task can prove to be difficult and very time consuming, especially when the person who has recently passed hasn’t told you where any of it can be found. Sometimes they can be hidden in the strangest of places, so don’t rule any locations out. Significantly important documents include:
- Homeowners insurance policy
- A will
- Life insurance policy
- Bank statements
- Other financial documents, including private savings, shares etc
- Birth/marriage certificates
- Sentimental documents such as letters, diaries, poems etc
Sort through personal belongings
This will most likely be the most difficult part of clearing out your loved one’s house. Start by making piles: to keep, to sell and to throw away. If you have the luxury of time, then don’t rush this process, it’s important that you’re hanging on to and throwing away the appropriate items – you wouldn’t want to mix them up!
