Today would have been my dad’s sixty-sixth birthday. Unfortunately, he passed away before he had a chance to enjoy his retirement. The reason I’m writing about my dad is because my brother and I were responsible for handling his estate. This story may not seem like it fits the Home category, but it does.
Every parent needs to get his or her things in order so they don’t leave a mess for their children. My dad was really good about keeping bank statements, bills, titles, deeds, and other important papers organized. It made this difficult process that much easier for us.
There are other things besides documents that need to be organized as well. If there is a special keepsake that you want to leave your firstborn, this needs to be kept in a specific location. Other mementos should also be given a place of honor, a place where they can be found when the unfortunate occurs.
Something else I would suggest is keeping sentimental items separate from everyday clothing and accessories. For example, my dad had a leather jacket that he wore when he was young and belonged to a motorcycle club. That jacket should go to an old friend that was also in the club. It would be simpler to find such items if they were kept in one section of the closet or in another closet altogether.
My dad also drove a racecar when I was little. His trophies were special to me, because I remember dressing in purple to match his car and going to the races on Saturday nights to cheer him on. These trophies were scattered throughout the house and the garage, and we still haven’t found all of them. While mementos should be enjoyed by their owners, it is a good idea to keep similar items together, so that the people who are sentimental about them can find them.
Just some things to think about as you organize your home.