by Julie Hall | Jul 16, 2014 | For professionals, The American Society of Estate Liquidators, The Estate Lady Blog
The voice on the phone was very shaky and distressed. Through her tears, I heard her say, “Doing business with people in your industry is like doing business with cockroaches.” A knife to my gut would have hurt less. Those words were truly cutting and...
by Julie Hall | Jul 10, 2014 | For executors, The Estate Lady, The Estate Lady Blog
Our house is starting to need some work. There is exterior trim that needs to be painted, the siding needs power washing, and the gutters need to be cleaned out. I would love to have some new landscaping in the front island and three light fixtures I would like...
by Julie Hall | Jul 2, 2014 | The Estate Lady, The Estate Lady Blog
If my mother were still living, she would be aghast that I have not personally reached out to you — my friends, colleagues, and blog followers. You may know of me or know me personally, have read my writings or just started following me. But I want to make the...
by Julie Hall | Jun 25, 2014 | Care for Yourself, Dealing with Stuff, The Estate Lady Blog
From ancient times to the present, snakes have been looked at with disgust, as a harbinger of bad luck. Indiana Jones certainly showed his repulsion for snakes from the very beginning. We all know the trouble the serpent caused Adam and Eve. Everyone always wants to...
by Julie Hall | Jun 19, 2014 | Antiques, Dealing with Stuff, For professionals, The Estate Lady Blog
“Let the Seller Beware” When It Comes to Selling Gold Pick an industry – any industry – and there will be good and bad people in it. The estate industry is no different. You find dedicated souls who are simply outstanding and go the distance...