by Julie Hall | Oct 25, 2010 | For executors, Importance of a Will, Plan Ahead, The Estate Lady Blog
If there is truly a job that no one wants, it has to be the Executor of an estate. Being the executor requires great time and effort, and it is usually a thankless job. Mom and Dad, if you are choosing an executor, here are some suggestions, First, I recommend that...
by Julie Hall | Oct 18, 2010 | Protect your Parents, The Estate Lady Blog, Vultures
About a year ago, I gave my blog readers the following suggestions about protecting our parents and other elderly relatives. Occasional news stories continue to sadden and disturb me, as another elderly, well-meaning person falls victim to a clever scam or scheme. ...
by Julie Hall | Oct 11, 2010 | For executors, Questions and Answers, The Estate Lady Blog
Q: I am the executor for my mother, who just passed away. She is our last parent to die, and now her house and garage will be unprotected. I don’t know who has keys to her house, since she had some caregivers towards the end of her life. Is it ok for me to...
by Julie Hall | Oct 4, 2010 | Dealing with Stuff, For professionals, Protect your Parents, The Estate Lady Blog
Margaret called me from a Chicago suburb with a frantic tone in her voice. “We have all this stuff, and we don’t have a clue how to get rid of it! It looks like it might be junk, but there are some antiques in here too. What do we do? My mom has a...
by Julie Hall | Sep 27, 2010 | Care for Yourself, Grief, The Estate Lady Blog
Let me offer some compassionate support for those who are going through grief over the loss of a parent. Having to handle all the details of a funeral and the liquidation of your parents’ estate ranks high on the lists of stressors that can wreak havoc...
