I'm helping my mother-in-law with 'Swedish death cleaning.' I wish more families did this while they have the chance.

Swedish death cleaning with my mother-in-law has been surprisingly joyful and productive. Mar Yvette My mother-in-law and I have spent years "Swedish death cleaning" together. Being the daughter-in-law put me in a unique position to help her declutter. Going through her belongings has made me see her in a new light. Every year, my husband and I make the trek from California to Michigan to live with his 85-year-old mom, Elizabeth, for a few months. These have been lovely family visits that give us a chance to spend time together, and they've also allowed me to help her with Swedish death cleaning . This decluttering method focuses on getting things in order before you die, largely so that loved ones won't be left with a lot of stuff to sort through and make decisions about. I've always been a natural declutterer.