you bring up a very good point that i am somewhat reminded of now and then.
my wife has said for years that she hopes she goes first, just so she doesn't have to deal with all my "stuff".
as we are both winding down toward the "finish line", this past year, both of us has stepped up in getting things in order.
my "stuff" collection has shrunk some, and one of our young[er] members knows what is here. he is also very knowledgeable in the value of items, so if i croak, he will be able to get her a fair deal, as well as insuring nothing goes to the land fill.