Losing a loved one is extremely difficult. If you find yourself with a house that requires a clearance, it can be tough to deal with while grieving. Here we look at tips on how to manage a house clearance after someone passes away.
Refer to the will
The deceased person may have specified in their will particular items to be kept/donated/taken. Often a will names people that specific items are to go to. The wishes in the will must be followed as there may be legal implications if not.
Financial authority
If you need access to funds to carry out the estate clearance, this should be cleared with the executor of the will before you begin. You can consult a lawyer for legal advice, too, if required.
Valuable and sentimental items – When you deal with items that have not been specifically assigned to someone, you will want to sort them into categories. The first thing to do is determine what is sentimental, and therefore worth keeping within the family and what is valuable and perhaps worth selling.
Donating to charity
If there are items that are not of monetary or sentimental value but still have life in them, consider donating them to charity.
Dealing with rubbish
Contact a clearance specialist, such as Rubbish Disposal, to collect rubbish, larger items that are of no use, broken or old, or anything that is potentially recyclable. A rubbish disposal company will ensure that all items are safely and correctly discarded and always recycled whenever possible.
Garden waste clearance
You may have garden waste and garden furniture that needs to be removed and disposed of. If you are renovating or simply improving the property before selling it, the garden will need to be a clean, presentable and safe area. A professional rubbish clearance company, such as Rubbish Disposal, will clear your garden waste and garden furniture.
Clearing the estate of a deceased loved one is a challenging task at an emotional time. Using a clearance specialist will take much of this off your hands, leaving you to deal with the things that matter. Building material, garden waste, furniture and general waste will all be removed quickly and efficiently. You will be safe in the knowledge that all recyclable items will be put to good use, and all other items will be disposed of in the best way.
For information on how Rubbish Disposal can help with your estate clearance, contact us on 01708 477325.
