by Julie Hall | Apr 23, 2012 | Dealing with Stuff, Protect your Parents, Simplify stuff now, The Estate Lady Blog
Joanne was in her mid-seventies, and her daughter knew mom just couldn’t take care of a house over 4,000 square feet on over an acre of land. Joanne had to have a home that large to house all of her possessions. She needed to downsize and move to Assisted...
by Julie Hall | Apr 16, 2012 | Care for Yourself, Lessons Learned from Seniors, The Estate Lady Blog
I met the elderly Chinese lady at one of my estate sales. Instantly drawn to her vibrant complexion and a smile that seemed to guard a thousand secrets, the only hint she was “on age” was her white hair. I commented on her flawless skin and a...
by Julie Hall | Apr 9, 2012 | Care for Yourself, The Estate Lady Blog
There’s nothing easy about letting people “in.” If we let them in, they might see our pain and that could leave us vulnerable, or worse, very angry because we don’t know how to deal with it. Lately, I can’t help but feel I’ve been...
by Julie Hall | Apr 2, 2012 | Dealing with Stuff, Simplify stuff now, The Estate Lady Blog, Trash or Treasure?
Has your junk been more places than you? It doesn’t matter how long I’ve been in the estate business, I still wonder why we hold on to so much “junk” and why we have such difficulty letting go of it. Oh sure, we may have it in neat piles,...
by Julie Hall | Mar 26, 2012 | Dealing with Stuff, For professionals, Questions and Answers, The Estate Lady Blog
Q: While I’m cleaning out an estate, how can I also “go green” for the environment? A: Thank you for this excellent question. Donating, recycling, and selling are less expensive than a dumpster and may provide cash for your unwanted items. They...
