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Question: What's the best sequence for a major downsize?

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Question: How can you work all across Ontario? My agent friend says you need to know the local market to get the best price.

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Question: Appraisals - Do I need them?

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:

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’ve decided to downsize, found your new home, and now it’s time to prepare to move. The size of the move and how quickly you want to make decisions about what you are going to take and what you would like to do with your additional stuff dictates how quickly move preparation will take. At Gordon’s we create a custom moving plan for each of our customers once we understand your goals and desired timelines.

The move preparation plan includes the following tasks:

Oftentimes, when downsizing or managing an estate, you need to donate items. Knowing where to donate what items requires some research. Based on our experience working in the Greater Toronto Area, below is a helpful list of donation options to consider.