by Julie Hall | Apr 8, 2014 | Family History, Lessons Learned from Seniors, The Estate Lady Blog
Not so long ago, I stood by my father’s side witnessing the ever-advancing damage of dementia. I knew deep inside that our time together was growing short from a cognitive perspective, but I never once took into consideration that he, himself, would be taken so...
by Julie Hall | Mar 5, 2014 | Family History, Lessons Learned from Seniors, The Estate Lady Blog
Call me old-fashioned. Call me a twentieth century throw-back. It is apparent to me each time I meet a client, pick up the latest gadget, or look in the mirror, that I came from a different time. It’s more than okay because I really liked the twentieth...
by Julie Hall | Jan 21, 2014 | Estate Finds, For executors, The Estate Lady Blog, Trash or Treasure?
In every home, in every estate of a deceased loved one, there are items we have to deal with that don’t seem to have a place with us anymore. Perhaps they are no longer useful, or the sentiment has worn off. Maybe there are so many items, there’s no way...
by Julie Hall | Jan 6, 2014 | Dealing with Stuff, Lessons Learned from Seniors, The Estate Lady Blog
Happy New Year! 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...
by Julie Hall | Dec 17, 2013 | Care for Yourself, Holidays, The Estate Lady Blog
There is a time for everything; now is the time of year to not only give to others, but to give to yourself as well. Sometimes I think we forget that. In between decking the halls and flocking to malls, making sure you’ve made a list and checked it twice,...