will go through my parents house and their things after they pass away, categorize it, tell me so I can make decisions about it and then they deal with it?
I live in phoenix And i know that estate sales may help i see them all the time . It was a lady who went in and sold the stuff but they may do what you want. Maybe google it in your state,
michelle
Yes there are. Might also check in the Yellow Pages under "Appraisers" or maybe "Estate". You should interview more than one and ask for any certifications to price expertise, if they will be appraising any jewelry, fine art, etc.
There are several types of companies and services available to assist you with your parents personal property. The key points you need to consider are: (1) what is their experience and knowledge base to provide these services, (2) what is the net cost to you, including the question of obtaining honest, expert estimate as to the value of items, (3) how involved do you wish to be in the process, and(4)which are you priorities - quick liquidation and/or maximizing value to the estate. As with all services providers, make sure they are able to use all options for the sale of the items and that they are truly looking out for YOUR interest not theirs. Many of these companies or service providers are small or individuals, some are great with a lot of experience, others not.
Additionally, if you are looking for assistance with the handling of the estate financial, please make sure the provider has extensive experience and hold legal fiduciary responsibility to the estate.
You may want to check out the National Association of Senior Move Managers. They help people go through everything carefully so that what is important is saved. They understand the value that objects may have even if they appear valueless. www.nassm.org -- there are 500 of these people across the US. --Beth Sanders, www.lifebio.com
