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and comfort. Then, you must decide what to do
with the items you’ve chosen to part with.
“Items that hold sentimental value are best given as
legacy gifts, and those that hold material value are
best awarded as inheritances or liquidated through
an estate sale or online auction,” says Seman.

// Considering an Estate Sale
“Keep in mind that an estate sale is not the right
solution for everyone — you need to make sure you
have enough items of value to offset the expense of
labor,” says Seman.
If you decide that an estate sale makes sense for
your family, he advises you to work only with a
company that can produce certificates of insurance,
proof of bonding or worker’s compensation,
industry certification, and a strong list of client
testimonials.
“A truly professional estate sale company will
not only help you decide what to sell or what has
value, but they will also provide direction and
advice for working with siblings and heirs,” says
Seman. “They can offer advice on how or when to
determine ‘who gets what’ before sale items are
advertised.”

// Asking for Help
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Seman recognizes that decluttering and rightsizing
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Knowing your options and having a plan will
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