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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

How do they charge? A flat rate plus percent of anything sell or donate? What is approx flat rate?[/quote]

They will come to see the space and provide an estimate.  It is based on hourly rates for the number of people involved, plus supplies.  The estimates were clear and charges transparent. [/quote]

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