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Confirm who can instruct the clearance
A clearance following a bereavement should follow instructions from the person authorised to manage the property and contents. Resolve legal or estate questions with the appropriate professional before disposing of uncertain items. The collection team can follow a clear inventory, but should not decide ownership or the importance of family possessions during loading.
Work through documents and keepsakes first
Set aside paperwork, photographs, valuables and items family members want to retain. Where decisions take time, consider a partial or phased clearance instead of rushing the whole property. Label retained rooms and objects clearly. Keep the instructions with one named contact so the team receives a consistent answer if an item’s destination is unclear.
Agree access and completion evidence
Arrange keys, parking and any attendance by a representative. Ask whether photographs or an agreed room-by-room check are included in the quote. A contents clearance is separate from valuations, deep cleaning and repairs. The probate-clearance service can be assessed against the approved scope, with sensitive instructions and practical access explained before booking.
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