Tips for first time executors

Dealing with the contents of a home or business? As an executor, trustee or power of attorney it can be an overwhelming task. There are so many things to consider and it is a big responsibility. You also want to know you did the best job you could for the beneficiaries.
Where do you start? What can be sold? How to sell it?

Call the auctioneer first

Ed Shafer will come and view the home or business with you and offer the benefit of over 10 years of experience in handling these situations. He will make suggestions and answer any questions you may have. A custom package of services can be assembled to accommodate your needs.
Purchase out right the entire estate package, which is appealing to those requiring an immediate conclusion to the process.

1. Do you have an idea of what you need to accomplish?
• Complete or partial sale
2. Don't clean up before calling Ed Shafer
   • Don't take a chance on discarding something of value
3. Do check if an automobile or storage locker is off site
   • Deal with everything at the same time
4. Don't be surprised when friends or family begin to come forward with "special requests"
5. Do remember items sold in public auctions are generally accepted as achieving "fair market value"
6. Dispute or disagreement over distribution
   • Auction is the easiest way to settle