I have no problem with estate sales, usually. I understand perfectly well that if my kids were left to deal with all our stuff, they would surely hire someone to dispose of most of it this way. Maybe we should make note of who in the area runs nice estate sales and add the information to the important papers box. I like the idea that my stuff could go to people who want it and who are doing the environmentally friendly thing, buying used rather than new. Much of the time when I look at someone's belongings it makes me realize how much alike people are. Quite a few homes seem friendly and welcoming, and speak of the owners' enjoyment of the life they lived there. I don't feel it's intrusive. At least they are not present to see someone turn up his nose at one of their treasures.