I just did something that represents, for me, the fresh start of the new year. For the past 3 years I've had a basket right here next to my desk containing Mom's "affairs" - bank statements, checkbook, medical forms, etc. To my best knowledge that's all settled, so I've put it all in a file cabinet drawer. I know I can't get rid of all of it yet, but it doesn't need to be in my face all the time.