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The Estate LadyJulie Hall is an expert in dealing with personal property from the Depression era. Estate dissolution and helping grieving families make appropriate decisions during the estate settlement process are her specialties. She is a certified personal property appraiser, an estate sales professional, a residential content removal specialist, and a broker of fine items. As owner of The Estate Lady®, LLC, she brings 18 years of experience to families facing the overwhelming task of dissolving the family home.
When Two Heirs want the same Heirloom
Solving a family dilemma
Solutions to Dividing a Loved One's Estate
Dealing with family tensions and finding equitable answers are the key
It is a difficult and trying experience when children and other heirs have to divide the personal belongings of their parents. Sometimes the resulting disagreements can last a lifetime. That is why I wrote my new book, How to Divide Your Family’s Estate and Heirlooms Peacefully & Sensibly.
Read More >>What Should I Keep When Cleaning Out Dad’s House?
Don’t take things just to take them
Don’t sell, give away, or donate anything until a professional has examined it. So many boomers throw away or give away personal possessions worth a fortune, simply because they don’t know the values. Tell everyone no until the appraiser has reviewed everything. The cost to pay a personal property appraiser is nothing compared to what you could find, not to mention the peace of mind it will give you!
Read More >>Being Thankful in These Challenging Times
Give thanks for what you have
With Thanksgiving near, long-ago recollections have flooded my mind: all my loved ones hovering around the kitchen picking on food morsels, family by the TV watching football, constant chatter at the dinner table, endless giggles and mischief we children always got into, and the fabulous feasts my mother and aunts prepared on this special day.
Read More >>The Executor’s Role in an Estate
There is no substitute for good records and good communication!
You’ve been chosen as the executor for your parents’ estate, or you’ve selected the executor for your estate. What does the executor do?
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Silver Planet® helps baby boomers guide their parents to age in place by providing services and products related to aging at home and housing options.
