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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hire one of those downsizing companies that specialize in this. They will come out and be incredibly empathetic while sorting through the stuff and “finding good homes” for it. [/quote]

This. If she can afford it, do this. There are a lot of crazy antics I had with elderly parents where I should have removed myself and let a paid and trained stranger deal with it. It takes away your resentment and they behave more and are too embarrassed to show their loony side to strangers. When i hired out more, my resentment decreased. I had far more patience and kindness to offer and my sense of humor returned.[/quote]

+1 A company that specializes in downsizing and this population can be super helpful.  Some will also pack up everything and sort at their warehouse -- sell via consignment/online auction, donate, recycle, or trash-- then send you detailed receipts for the donated and a check for what was sold.

A company I had great success with was graceful transitions: https://www.gracefultransitions.org[/quote]

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