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How do I clear my house after bereavement?
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- Wait for the will to be read.
- Set a target date.
- Get a professional appraisal.
- Have a system.
- Take photos and be kind to yourself.
- Set aside anything your family wants to keep.
- Donate to charity.
- Consider hiring a skip or a man with a van.
How do you deal with greedy family members after death?
9 Tips for Dealing with Greedy Family Members After a Death
- Be Honest.
- Look for Creative Compromises.
- Take Breaks from Each Other.
- Understand That You Can’t Change Anyone.
- Remain Calm in Every Situation.
- Use “I” Statements and Avoid Blame.
- Be Gentle and Empathetic.
- Lay Ground Rules for Working Things Out.
How does jewelry get passed down in your family?
In my family the jewelry is generally passed to the natural daughters. But on occasion a wife by marriage gets a piece. My mother got a very nice watch from my paternal grandmother that way. Basically my grandmother thought of my mom as her own daughter.
What should I do with my mom’s jewelry?
According to my wife’s family tradition, all of my Mom’s jewelry should go females who are direct descendants. So they would go to my sister and might eventually go to any daughters of me or my sister, but would not go to my stepmom or my wife (as an in-law).
Is it proper etiquette to give jewelry to a family member?
But it is up to him. That jewelry should go to children, a child’s spouse, or grandchildren. Nieces and nephews if the others aren’t available. The “proper etiquette” is whatever you and your family decide…I think it depends on how you, your Dad and your Sister (particularly) think your Mom would feel about.
How do I tell my sister about my deceased sister’s posession?
Posessions of the deceased, right or wrong, often get tangled up in the way people feel about the particular person, and take on value that objectively they shouldn’t have. I’d suggest the idea to your sister (whether by flat-out asking her or just bringing the idea up in vague terms) and be prepared for a negative response.