A family sale is a type of auction or event where items are sold off from an estate, often after someone in the family has passed away. These sales typically include furniture, decorative items, clothing and other personal belongings that have been accumulated over time by the deceased person or their family members. Family sales can also occur when a family is downsizing or relocating, and they want to sell off some of their possessions. The proceeds from these sales often go towards beneficiaries named in a will or trust.