by Julie Hall | Feb 19, 2015 | Dealing with Stuff, Simplify stuff now, The Estate Lady Blog
While the sentiment is a good one, we all know human nature a little too well. The trouble is, “one day” rarely comes. Out of sight, out of mind. I’ll get to that later. I’ll look into that in the new year. It’s not a priority right now....
by Julie Hall | Feb 12, 2015 | Dealing with Stuff, Simplify stuff now, The Estate Lady Blog
I have a theory that people subconsciously believe their stuff will anchor them to this world. They fill their homes with “treasures” as a sign of success; they “made it” in this life, in contrast to their parents who didn’t have much...
by Julie Hall | Feb 5, 2015 | Care for Yourself, Importance of a Will, The Estate Lady Blog
Recently, my teenage daughter and I attended a women’s self-defense course. It wasn’t your typical “stomp on the foot and run away” class; I knew it would be considerably more hands-on and intense. My daughter dragged her feet, doing...
by Julie Hall | Jan 29, 2015 | For professionals, The American Society of Estate Liquidators, The Estate Lady, The Estate Lady Blog
Living in an ever-changing world, I have concerns about the industry I love so much. It has so many excellent qualities: helping others during very challenging times, serving the community in a positive way, making a difference in the lives of those who are...
by Julie Hall | Jan 22, 2015 | Dealing with Stuff, Distribution, The Estate Lady Blog, Vultures
This may be hard for some to believe, but when a loved one dies, the things I see are deplorable. Children, siblings, extended family, friends, and neighbors descend on the estate like flies. Seriously? A life just ended, and this is what people think about .. the...
