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Gordon’s is pleased to offer a unique opportunity to join our professional team delivering an exceptional level of real estate services to our clients.  As a key member of our internal services team, you will play a key role in financial management, bookkeeping and financial reporting for a busy and growing organization that provides integrated transition and real estate services to clients in the Kingston region and beyond. 

Join Barry Gordon and a panel of Executor experts including: an insurance expert, pre-arrangement funeral director, accounting expert and estate lawyer, discuss various topics associated with fulfilling the role of "Executor: The hardest job you never applied for...". See flyer below for complete details.

Here is what previous attendees had to say about the workshop. 

Register for this event here.

Visit the new FAQ page of our website to learn the most common questions we are asked about downsizing and estate settlement related topics along with our answers.

Managing an estate from a distance is a more common occurrence than you’d expect. Most Estate Trustees are selected based on their ability to responsibly carry out the wishes of the Testator in wrapping up their affairs, rather than proximity to the estate itself. There are steps you can take to proactively prepare to fulfill Estate Trustee responsibilities more smoothly and with lower stress as outlined here, but when it comes time to perform the duties from a distance, five main challenges of managing the “on the ground” responsibilities include:

Wishing all of the mothers and grandmothers on our team and out there a wonderful Mother's Day 2019! Thanks for all you do for your children and grandchildren! Enjoy your day!

Barry Gordon and other estate professionals will be participating in this informative Free Executor Workshop in Ottawa, Belleville, and Kingston next week. The workshop summary is below:

Many people who accept the role of Estate Trustee, despite their best intentions, often approach it reactively. This leads to additional stress at what often is an emotionally charged time following the death of a friend or loved one. So, how can you effectively prepare to efficiently execute the duties when the time comes?

Here are six proactive tips for newly appointed Estate Trustees:

You are invited to join Barry Gordon at the Holiday Inn and Suites Kanata at 2pm on May 30 for a workshop on what Successful Aging can look like. This workshop is graciously hosted by the Timberwalk Retirement Community by Riverstone Retirement. See the flyer below for complete event details.

RSVP by May 28 to: Cindy Willins

ph: 613-223-8603 or cwillins@riverstoneretirement.ca

We hope to see you there!

If you or someone you know is considering downsizing or is settling an estate and would like to book a free no obligation consultation with Barry Gordon, transition specialist, click here to request an appointment today!