E315 How to Probate a Hoarder Estate

<p>As you can imagine, probating a hoarder’s estate adds a few more complications. In this episode, we will talk about how to deal with some of the main challenges.</p> <p>A hoarder can be defined as someone that likes to keep a lot of things; those that hold on to items with little value. As an executor, we define it as a situation where it’s abnormally difficult to navigate the living quarters. For example, a hallway that isn’t a hallway. Or trouble opening a door, because there are items blocking it.</p> <h2>How much does it cost to clean a hoarder’s estate?</h2> <p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-43718" src= "https://anthonyspark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/How-much-does-it-cost-to-clean-a-hoarders-estate-300x169.jpg" alt="How much does it cost to clean a hoarder’s estate?" width= "300" height="169" /></p> <p>On average, to clean out a hoarder’s house, it will cost about two to three times as much as it would cost to clean out a similar living space of the same size. We’ve chatted about the <a href= "https://anthonyspark.com/e284-tips-for-cleaning-out-deceaseds-home/"> costs for cleaning a “normal” home</a>, which can add up in a typical situation. For example, if you’re cleaning out a hoarder’s one-bedroom apartment, the cost will be the equivalent of a two-to-three-bedroom home. The reality is that you will need more movers, trucks, and dumpsters.</p> <p>Another level of additional cost is dependent upon the cleanliness, which you may not know until the stuff is removed. You may be facing possible additional safety/hazmat costs, depending on the severity.</p> <h2>How to find important items in a hoarder probate</h2> <p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-43719" src= "https://anthonyspark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/How-to-find-important-items-in-a-hoarder-probate-300x169.jpg" alt="How to find important items in a hoarder probate" width="300" height="169" /></p> <p>Another twist when you are dealing with a hording situation in probate, is how to find important items in the home. E