Once probate has begun, you can proceed with selling, donating, or disposing of the items you've already sorted through. Any proceeds from sales become part of Courtney's estate and should be deposited directly into the estate account.

It's important to involve family members in this process; you wouldn't want to accidentally discard something that holds significant sentimental value for them. In the end, remember that this is all just stuff. It's the feelings you have for loved ones that you are really trying to preserve.