DEAR ABBY: My mother passed away last year, and my father is 90. I am trying to get their primary and vacation homes staged for sale. It is a HUGE job as they were hoarders. They were popular, and when I go to their cabin, all their neighbors want to come and chat with me and Dad.

Because the property is unique and valuable, several of them want my father to cut a deal with them. He’s open to all of their requests, and while he hasn’t signed anything, he has made verbal promises he cannot keep. I have let them all know I have power of attorney, and nothing will happen without my consent.

Since my time is limited, I just want to go to the cabin on the few days I have available to clean it out. But these folks keep dropping by and consuming precious time. The cabin needs a lot more care th

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