Coping with Loss
Dealing With the Possessions of a Loved One Who has Passed Away
The passing away of a loved one can be a challenging time for friends and family members. While the death of a loved one can be a challenging time for many people, it's important to make plans for an estate. The following guide provides simple tips for dealing with the possessions of a loved one who has passed away.
Inventory:
It's a good idea to inventory everything in a loved one's home after he or she has passed away. This includes items like furniture, electronics, appliances, jewelry and clothing. For estates with multiple inheritors, it's essential to catalog all the high-value goods with their estimated value. While a will may indicate what an inheritor will receive in an estate, some wills will only split a loved one's possessions equally between inheritors. In these situations, it's important to estimate the values of a loved one's possessions. This will prevent any hard feelings caused by an unequal division of an inheritance.
If you're here reading this article because you've lost your mom or another loved one, you know how painful and lonely the holidays can seem without them. Holidays are about family and are supposed to be full of joy and laughter. However, when someone we love so much is no longer with us, the holidays often feel like a weight of grief and pain holding us down. Motherloss can be especially difficult during the holidays because it is usually our mom who was always the one who kept the family together. She was the one ingredient that made the holidays complete. So what do you do to make it through this time of year without going completely crazy?