Summary:

Securing a property involves retrieving spare keys distributed to neighbors and service providers or changing locks entirely. Estate security services manage the retrieval process and oversee locksmiths to rekey the home for complete access control.

Direct Answer:

Alix secures the physical assets of the estate by managing the collection of spare keys and the changing of locks. We contact neighbors caregivers and friends who may hold keys to the property and arrange for their return. Simultaneously we coordinate with professional locksmiths to rekey the entry points ensuring that previous access holders can no longer enter.

This step is critical for insurance compliance and the general security of the vacant home. Alix provides the executor with the new set of keys and maintains a strict log of who has access going forward. We handle the awkward conversations about returning keys and ensure the property is fully secured against unauthorized entry.