After you lose a loved one, there are a lot of things you go through and decisions you have to make. With all of the other important things to think about, a storage unit is probably the last thing on your mind, but amid the wave of emotions and responsibilities that a death can pose to the deceased’s close family, it is important that his or her loved ones make practical, productive decisions about the deceased’s estate and funeral plan. One tool that can make these decisions easier is one of the storage units North Miami has to offer. Move your Loved One’s Possessions Out An individual, even a single person living in a nursing facility, has a lot of personal possessions. After your loved one’s death, a self-storage unit can make it easy for you to store: Your loved one’s clothing and personal items like shoes and outerwear; Your loved one’s books and media; The deceased’s medical, financial, and other personal records; Any medical equipment your loved one owned, like an oxygen machine; and Your loved one’s heirlooms. A Storage Unit is Neutral Ground If you are one of a few close family members who survived your loved one, there’s another practical way a self-storage unit can be an essential tool after your loved one’s death. The unit can be a neutral ground where your loved one’s personal items and documentation of his or her other assets can stay secure until the probate process is completed. Specifically, these items can be stored in the unit until it is time to head to court to have the estate distributed among you and the other survivors: Your loved one’s will; Financial statements showing your loved one’s accounts and the debt his or her estate may be required to repay to his or her creditors; The titles to his or her assets, such as your loved one’s home or vehicle; and Documents related to your loved one’s life insurance policy, retirement account, social security benefits, or other financial accounts that have beneficiaries. Decluttering Can Help You Cope Cleaning out your loved one’s home, his or her room in your home, or his or her room in a hospital or nursing facility can be therapeutic for you. The act of cleaning can give you closure after a death, but once all your loved one’s things are boxed up, they need somewhere to go. If you’re not sure what to do with them, you don’t have the legal authority to divide them among your family members, or you simply aren’t ready to part with the items, move them into self-storage. Learn About the Best Storage Units North Miami Has Available Contact US Storage Centers today to set up your appointment with a member of our staff to learn more about the storage units we offer in North Miami. We understand that the days, weeks, and months after a loved one’s passing are difficult, and we are here to help you make this time as easy as possible by providing a safe, clean place for your loved one’s belongings.
