Pack n Send Blog

You may look at moving a persons home after the funeral and think "Okay, so, um, now what?"

Finalizing the affairs of the deceased loved one takes patience and care. This is especially true if the individual has a large family or large circle of friends who have requested items from the estate. It's not enough to know what to do when someone dies--finalizing an estate can take several weeks or longer. One big part of this process is moving and distributing the individuals property.

 If tragedy happened today, would you know what to do?

Secure the location.

 When someone passes away, there are many questions about the property. If possible, the safest way to handle the deceased persons estate is to wait until after the reading of the will. This legal document is a good guide to use when packing and preparing someone's estate. In the meantime, secure the location by locking the property, removing any pets and notifying the necessary utilities of the situation.

Think about the timing.

Preparing a loved one's personal items and property for packing is heartbreaking for the surviving loved ones. Packing everything up immediately after funeral may not be the best route. Use sensitivity when determining when is a good time to begin the process of moving. Before you begin this process, make sure you have located all necessary documents like funeral and burial plans, safe deposit information, legal agreements and retirement statements. Allow yourself time to collect all of the necessary information.

Determine which items are personal property and which are to be moved.

 You may also wish to give some items away or sell items to pay for the cost to offset the cost of funeral arrangements. However, you should know the legal requirements of selling property in your state. It's best to consult a knowledgeable attorney before beginning.

Divide property clearly.

 If you plan to send your loved one's property to several locations, make sure the items are divided properly. It is a good idea to make a detailed record or make notes about what property you're sending and to whom.

Consider hiring a professional moving company.

 Handling a loved one's items can be an emotional challenge for families and friends. You may need to request help from a professional company sensitive to your current needs. The company you choose should have the ability to move both large and small items.  Furniture may need to be blanket wrap moved, or loaded onto a pallet and shipped via freight with curbside delivery. Smaller items may need to be boxed. If you are shipping numerous items, freight shipping may be your best option.

 If you are shipping chandeliers, consider contacting a company that can build a custom box or custom crate for you to use during the shipping process.

We understand how tough moving a loved one's estate can be. Let us help you; contact us. We can help walk you through this process and deliver your property safely and soundly.