Deciding when to have an estate sale involves emotional readiness and family history. According to Amy O'Rourke, an aging expert, people often wait too long to start the process. She suggests that the right time to start is usually earlier than one might think, even a year before downsizing is considered necessary. Finances also play a role in the decision, with the potential to generate money from the sale being a factor. Further guidance on estate sales is available, including insights from Katherine Ambrose, an aging-well coach, who notes that few people feel fully prepared for the process.

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