When a loved one dies, family members need to decide how to distribute their loved ones assets. Oftentimes this involves sending items out of town. Items must be divided according to the terms of the will and shipped to their new homes. In many cases, these items have not only physical value, but also sentimental value to their recipients. That means that if you're the one responsible for the packing and shipping, you want to make sure you do it to the best of your ability. Not sure where to start? Try some of these tips.
Choose an estate shipping company that has experience packing and shipping a wide variety of items. When you're packing up an estate, you want to have to work with an estate packing company that have experience shipping both large and small items, and delicate and non delicate items. Seek out a packing and shipping company that has shipped a wide variety of items successfully to make your estate packing easier. It's important to package the item according to what you're shipping, rather than a one-size-fits-all mentality. For example, your artwork may need to be carefully protected in a custom crate, or a custom built box may be all that it needs to get it on its way to its destination safely..
Start with an inventory or list. That list can be arranged by item or by recipient--whatever works for you. You can save on shipping by packing items that need to be shipped to the same person together.
Keep a spreadsheet. When you're dealing with an estate, it can be difficult to keep track of all the items, all the time. To ensure that you know where everything has ended up, work with a professional shipping company that will provide you with tracking numbers and other vital information to keep track of every item as it leaves your hands.
If you need help packing up an estate in Houston or anywhere else in the United States, please contact us. We'll make sure that every item in your loved one's estate receives all the care it needs to reach its destination safely and securely. Better yet, we have experience in shipping a wide variety of items, so you can be sure that all of your items are receiving the best care possible.
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