Why did my Mum go into a nursing home?
Mum had to go into a nursing home following a nasty fall down the stairs resulting in a broken neck in 3 places. This has also spurred on her dementia with lots of hallucinating, misinterpreting, paranoia.
What to do with family items after death?
Make sure to ask in advance and be very specific. Throwing or giving away items that were of value to other family members can become a source of conflict. Often one item that has little meaning to one family member can have significant sentimental value to another family member.
What happens to your belongings when your father dies?
Though it was difficult to walk through the door and face all of her belongings, when it got too much we could go home. When my father died there were far fewer items to deal with, but we could not get a break from them. When you lose someone who lives in your home their belongings surround you.
Where did my grandmother live when she died?
When my grandmother died she had lived in the same house for over fifty years. It was the house where so many memories lived . . . feeding birds in the backyard, rolling Easter eggs down the front hill, sitting on the screened-in front porch playing cards and drinking lemonade.
What did my mom inherit when her mother died?
Her portfolio, however, wasn’t doing as well. In 1974, when her mother died, Mom had inherited a modest bundle of blue-chip stocks. Largely untouched, and with 40+ years of compounding, they’d grown to the point where some of the positions were more than 90% appreciation.
What should I do if I inherited stuff from my parents?
1. Start mobilizing while your parents are around. “Every single person, if their parents are still alive, needs to go back and collect the stories of their stuff,” says Kylen. “That will help sell the stuff.” Or it might help you decide to hold onto it. One of Kylen’s clients inherited a set of beautiful gold-trimmed teacups, saucers and plates.
What should I do if I inherit a house full of stuff?
Donate items that are left. Sometimes an estate company will buy out the rest of the belongings and clear the house. If they don’t, research companies that will take donations and come to the house to pick them up for you.
What should I do with my parents possessions?
Otherwise, Nova takes to its retail shop anything the company thinks it can sell and discounts the price continuously (perhaps down to 75 percent off), as needed. Nova also donates some items. Another possibility: Hiring a senior move manager (even if the job isn’t exactly a “move”).
