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Welcome to the Estate Inventory Services Blog, where we share valuable insights, tips, and real-life stories to support you through significant life changes. Whether you're dealing with estate management, home transitions, or other related circumstances, our blog is your resource for information and inspiration.


How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent When Selling Your Parents’ Home
There’s a moment you may never see coming. You’re standing in your parents’ living room and feeling the full weight of the responsibility of selling the family home. Maybe your parents are downsizing. Perhaps this situation follows a health crisis or one of your parents has recently died. However it happens, this isn’t just another property sale. The sale is layered with memory, emotion, family dynamics, and often time pressure. And one critical decision will shape your
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1 day ago3 min read


Do Your Parents Have an Estate Plan? (And a Detailed Home Inventory?)
On the surface, "Estate Planning" sounds like a chore reserved for the ultra-wealthy or people who enjoy reading 30-page legal documents. But in reality, skipping the estate-planning process is like having parents leave a chaotic, cluttered room for you to clean up during the most difficult week of your life. When a family is navigating a significant life transition like downsizing, relocation, or the loss of a loved one, having an estate plan in place is one of the kindest
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Feb 33 min read


The Empty Nest No One Prepares You For: When A Parent Has Alzheimer’s
There is a specific kind of grief that comes with dismantling a parent’s life while they are still here, and Alzheimer’s makes the grieving process feel particularly heavy. You aren't just "selling their stuff" you’re navigating the transition of their legacy while managing a demanding caregiving role and the complexities of senior relocation. Selling a House Feels Like Losing a Parent They tell you the medical facts about memory loss. They warn you about repetitive questio
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Jan 134 min read


Embracing Change; A guide from Estate Inventory Services
Embracing change; a guide from Estate Inventory Services Change is an inevitable part of life. Whether we anticipate it or not, it's something that we all must face at various points in our journey. At Estate Inventory Services, we understand the importance of embracing change, especially when it comes to transitioning through life's many stages. Here are some insights and tips from our team on how to navigate change with grace and resilience: 1. Embrace the Unknown: Change
Bonnie Blackburn
Mar 25, 20243 min read


Why should you sell your home at age 74?
Deciding whether or not to sell your house can be a tough decision at any age. However, if you are 74 years old, there are a few compelling reasons why you should consider selling your home. Here are some of the main reasons why selling your house at 74 may be a smart move: Simplify Your Life As you get older, it's common to want to simplify your life and reduce your responsibilities. Selling your house can be a great way to achieve this goal. By downsizing to a smaller home
Bonnie Blackburn
Feb 16, 20233 min read
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