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Price Conscious vs. Life Conscious
“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....
Jun 23, 2023


Family Ties - Queen's Alumni Review Magazine Article
Gordon's downsizing and estate services helps families with a one-stop approach to managing life's changes.
Feb 16, 2023


Moving On - Queen's Alumni Review Magazine Article
Gordon's guides families through the difficult task of downsizing and estate management.
Feb 16, 2023


A Life Saver - Queen's Alumni Review Magazine Article
Why Executors and Lawyers look to Gordon's to handle the complexities of estate management.
Feb 16, 2023


Avoiding Chaos: 8 Discussions You Need to Have for Stress-Free Downsizing and Estate Settlement
For more than forty years, Barry Gordon, Partner and CEO of Gordon’s Downsizing & Estate Services Ltd., has advised thousands of clients...
Jan 28, 2022


Prearranging Your Estate Settlement
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, avoiding
Apr 27, 2021


Settling an Estate in the Time of COVID-19: Tips & Resources
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
Apr 9, 2021


How a Professional Can Help You Face the Challenges of Settling an Estate
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
Mar 9, 2021


Estate Management: Know Who to Trust!
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 “
Feb 23, 2021


Managing an Estate? Here's what to do before the home gets Listed
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
Feb 9, 2021


FAQ Spotlight: Probate Appraisals - Do I need them?
You’ve asked and we’ve answered...visit our FAQs page for the response to the following frequently asked question and more. Question:...
Jan 20, 2021


3 Important Tips on How to Take Charge as an Estate Executor
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
Jan 12, 2021


The Importance of an Appraiser to Your Downsize or Estate Settlement Team
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 proces
Oct 6, 2020
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