“Many people think saving a couple of thousand dollars (or a few) is a big deal to their parents, money-conscious sellers, or an estate. Often, what first appears to be savings turns into NOT savings and takes much longer, ends up costing as much or more, with a lot more stress and lost time.” Manson Slik, Broker of record, Gordon’s Downsizing and Estate Services Everyone is interested in good economics, good value, a fair cost when they buy services and a good price when th

Gordon's downsizing and estate services helps families with a one-stop approach to managing life's changes.

Gordon's guides families through the difficult task of downsizing and estate management.

Why Executors and Lawyers look to Gordon's to handle the complexities of estate management.

For more than forty years, Barry Gordon , Partner and CEO of Gordon’s Downsizing & Estate Services Ltd., has advised thousands of clients through transitions, relocations and estate settlements. His book, Avoiding Chaos, covers 8 discussions on downsizing and estate settlement that will help prospective downsizers to better understand the scope of one of the most significant life events they may encounter. There are several options available, issues to look out for, and decis

Prearrange the settlement of the overwhelming physical asset side of your estate. Give your executor a real team of experts to guide them through the task of settling your estate. Gordon's will provide your executor with a predictable estate settlement plan based on having guided 1000s of estate executors through the experience of managing the flow and distribution of real and personal property owned by the estate. We'll steer your estate executor away from trouble, avoidin

Being an executor of someone’s will is much harder than most people realize. The honour of being named by a loved one is quickly replaced by the stress of having to figure out your various responsibilities. Restrictions imposed by COVID-19 haven’t helped matters. You are likely working from home trying to figure out Zoom, chasing deadlines and are adversely impacted by reduced hours of most suppliers and the complete unavailability of others. By now you are well aware that th

Being an estate trustee and executor can be a stressful role. Bearing that level of responsibility, especially during a time of grieving, can be overwhelming. Add in other obstacles, such as family conflict, a lack of experience in managing an estate or living far away from the estate itself, and it suddenly becomes all-engulfing. These feelings are common. That is why, during this time, having someone to support you and be your trusted partner can be so important. While som

As an Estate Executor, you have a big job to do. Someone has entrusted you to complete an important task. How do you find a real estate agent that you can trust? When it comes to real estate, there is little more important than trust. So, who do you trust in a real estate relationship? This may sound like a silly question but the answer is simple; the agent you hired. I know, you may not trust them completely. You think they may be just out for a fast commission. You may be “

We equip you, as the Estate Executor, with due diligence for a job well done. When you're managing an estate the goal of achieving a firm efficient sale on the home is even more important. You may have been told that during the sale process it's the home buyer who is responsible for the home inspection. Maybe you paid for a home inspection when you first bought your current property. It is generally accepted that a home inspection is something only the buyer should do. This i

You’ve asked and we’ve answered...visit our FAQs page for the response to the following frequently asked question and more. Question: Appraisals - Do I need them? Answer: “In a word: Yes. If probate is required an appraisal will help protect you from government oversight that may find fault with how you value estate assets. For the cost of doing it right and sleeping easier, we would always suggest getting certified appraisals for the real estate and personal property owned

An estate executor is tasked with the unenviable job of settling the final matters of a family member or trusted friend. Most estate executors have never been in the position of settling an estate and are overwhelmed with all of the details, politics and responsibility. Being named an executor is an honour of the highest degree of personal trust that could be bestowed upon a family member or friend. At Gordon’s Estate Services we understand the commitment it takes to accept t

We’ve all heard stories of the garage sale that served up a $250,000 painting for a dollar. Anytime the downsize or estate settlement process takes place without the involvement of an Appraiser, the risk of losing potentially valuable things forever goes up. The fact is, that the vast majority of people downsizing or managing an estate are told to throw out hundreds of items averaging $50-$100 in value because the team of experts they’ve hired to guide them through the proce