by Julie Hall | Jul 12, 2010 | Importance of a Will, Plan Ahead, The Estate Lady Blog
Carolyn was 96 years old and had a lovely three bedroom home filled with antiques passed down from previous generations. It was obvious that Carolyn and her predecessors had taken great pride in these heirlooms because they were in immaculate condition. She had done...
by Julie Hall | Jul 5, 2010 | Dealing with Stuff, Distribution, Plan Ahead, The Estate Lady Blog, Trash or Treasure?
We’re continuing our discussion of important tips for dealing with personal property in an estate. Here are the final three tips: 3. Just because it is old doesn’t mean it is valuable. This is my personal mantra. Each day, I must face clients and...
by Julie Hall | Jun 28, 2010 | Dealing with Stuff, Distribution, Donations of stuff, The Estate Lady Blog
When a loved one becomes infirm or passes away, the handling of the estate and contents lands on the lap of the heir(s). If the heir is prepared, it will go much easier than if they operate in a crisis mode. All too often, I see children who don’t know...
by Julie Hall | Jun 21, 2010 | Dealing with Stuff, Distribution, The Estate Lady Blog
As promised last week, here’s how you can contribute to a more peaceful resolution when dividing heirlooms in your parents’ estate. Sit down and say what’s on your mind. Beating around the bush confuses everyone. Confrontation is not necessarily a...
by Julie Hall | Jun 14, 2010 | Dealing with Stuff, Distribution, The Estate Lady Blog
It’s an observation worth noting: when it comes to dividing heirlooms and estate contents, everyone tenses up and no one wants to be the first to talk. You can sense the apprehension in the room, and it appears as if everyone is trying to predict what the other...
