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The Boomer Burden: Dealing with Your Parents’ Lifetime Accumulation of Stuff

By Julie Hall
Thomas Nelson
With fascinating stories and comprehensive checklists, professional estate liquidator Julie Hall walks baby boomers through the often painful challenge of dividing the wealth and property of their parents’ lifetime accumulation of stuff. From preparation while the parent is still living through compassionately helping them empty the family home, the author gives invaluable tips on negotiating the inevitable disputes, avoiding exploitation from scam artists, and eventually closing the chapter of their lives in a way that preserves relationships and maximizes value of assets. A practical guide to advise boomers how to deal with the daunting task of facing a parents’ eventual passing as it relates to residential contents, heirlooms, and the often difficult family interactions and feuds that accompany them.