by Julie Hall | Nov 23, 2009 | Dealing with Stuff, Distribution, Plan Ahead, The Estate Lady, The Estate Lady Blog
Anne and Bill are a wonderful example of parents being prepared. Both are in their mid-seventies, in relatively good health, have two children, several grandchildren, and are geographically remote from their family. They knew that if, or when, something happens to...
by Julie Hall | Nov 16, 2009 | Dealing with Stuff, For executors, Plan Ahead, Protect your Parents, The Estate Lady Blog, Trash or Treasure?
It’s true that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure! In my line of work, I spend my days deciphering what has value in estates, what is to be sent to donation, and what has no value. Not long ago, I was asked to go through a home to evaluate...
by Julie Hall | Nov 10, 2009 | Dealing with Stuff, Donations of 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 | Nov 2, 2009 | Dealing with Stuff, Simplify stuff now, The Estate Lady Blog
With 18 years experience in watching how people react to death and the division of personal property, I have an interesting theory. Down deep, I believe we are all connected not only to one another, but to our ancestors through our DNA. If the cavemen did not gather...
by Julie Hall | Oct 26, 2009 | Protect your Parents, The Estate Lady Blog, Vultures
Your parents protected you when you were young with advice and example. Look both ways before crossing the street, never speak to strangers, and a host of other suggestions were meant to protect you. Sadly, our parents reach a point where they need us to protect...
