by Julie Hall | Nov 28, 2011 | The Estate Lady, The Estate Lady Blog
The last two weeks were spent cleaning out Mom and Dad’s home. Mom passed in October and Dad is moving closer to me here in Charlotte this week. For 20 years, I have served others in doing this very task. What a bittersweet experience and very cleansing for...
by Julie Hall | Nov 21, 2011 | Questions and Answers, The Estate Lady Blog
Q: What currently has value or is selling fairly well? A: Reader, thank you for this question, and it is the million dollar question. The answer is “not much” these days, except the following: Precious metals/fine estate jewelry Certain scrap metals...
by Julie Hall | Nov 14, 2011 | Grief, Lessons Learned from Seniors, The Estate Lady Blog
We are mortal beings. On a subconscious level, we all know our days are finite. Why then don’t we appreciate more the people close to our hearts, and tell them each and every day that we love them? Why do so many put it off and procrastinate? I’ve had...
by Julie Hall | Nov 7, 2011 | Dealing with Stuff, Holidays, The Estate Lady, The Estate Lady Blog
I probably don’t have to tell you this, since Wal-Mart and almost every other store are playing holiday music already: The holidays are coming soon!! As I write this blog on what I’ve learned as an expert on “things,” I realize that these last...
by Julie Hall | Oct 31, 2011 | The Estate Lady, The Estate Lady Blog
As an expert in personal property, my days are filled with visiting estates, consulting with my clients, and ascertaining what has value versus what does not. I help boomer children make sound decisions after mom and dad have passed on, and work closely with seniors,...
