Maryland Probate Cleanout Checklist

Before scheduling the cleanout

Confirm who can authorize work, whether an attorney, executor, family member, realtor, landlord, or property manager needs to be included, and whether the home can be accessed by key, lockbox, or scheduled walkthrough.

• Authority to approve work
• Access method and parking details
• Rooms, garages, attic, basement, and sheds included
• Timeline for appraisal, listing, closing, or transfer

Items to identify before removal

Set aside legal documents, IDs, financial records, photos, keys, jewelry, heirlooms, medications, firearms, and anything the family or estate representative needs to review before disposal.

Conditions to disclose early

Mention strong odor, animal waste, pests, mold concerns, spoiled food, human waste, blocked exits, decomposition, blood, or unknown fluids before the crew arrives. Those details affect safety, timing, and disposal planning.