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Estate Sale vs. Estate Cleanout: Which One Do You Actually Need?

Comparing estate sale vs estate cleanout? Learn when each makes sense, what they cost, how long they take, and when an estate sale simply isn't worth it.

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How Much Does a Senior Move Manager Cost? (Real Numbers, 2026)

Senior move managers typically cost $1,500–$5,000+ depending on home size and services. Here's what drives the price and how to get an accurate quote.

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How to Clear Out a Parent's House: Step-by-Step

Clearing out a parent's house involves sorting, selling, donating, and disposing, often under a deadline. Here's a step-by-step guide that actually works.

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How to Downsize a Parent's Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learning how to downsize a parent's home? This step-by-step guide covers what to keep, sell, donate, or toss , plus how to handle resistance and who to hire.

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Senior Move Manager vs. Moving Company: Which One Does Your Family Need?

Senior move manager vs moving company: what's the difference? Compare costs, services, and when each makes sense for a parent's move or downsizing.

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What Is a Senior Move Manager? (And When You Actually Need One)

A senior move manager handles everything when an older adult relocates: sorting, packing, unpacking, and setting up the new space. Here's what they do and when to hire one.

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What to Do When a Parent Dies: A Practical Checklist

A compassionate, practical checklist for what to do when a parent dies , covering the first days, estate, legal steps, finances, the house, and belongings.

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What to Do When a Parent Moves to Assisted Living: A Practical Checklist

A parent moving to assisted living involves dozens of practical steps. Here's a complete checklist covering their home, belongings, finances, and your own sanity.

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