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Free clearing a family home

Clearing the home of a parent or relative, whether after a death or a move into care. Take it at your own pace, and agree decisions with the rest of the family. If the home is part of an estate, check who has authority before selling, donating or throwing anything away.

Before you start

• Agree who is involved
• Find any written wishes or instructions
• Check who has keys
• Set a timeline
• Confirm who can make decisions about the property

Sorting

• Set aside photos and keepsakes
• Agree what family members will keep
• Arrange valuations for valuable items
• Separate things to sell
• Separate things to donate

Paperwork

• Find important documents
• Keep personal paperwork safe to go through
• Collect post and redirect it

Getting rid of things

• Book a house clearance or skip
• Arrange charity collections
• Take items to the tip

The empty house

• Tell utility providers
• Tell the insurer it's empty
• Secure the property

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