The Boomer Burden
Dealing with Your Parents' Lifetime Accumulation of Stuff
- Publisher: W Publishing Group (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2008
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Publisher's Description
A practical guide to advise Baby 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. 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 Estate Lady® 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.
Endorsements (5)
“Maybe the most practical book I’ve read in years. This should be on every baby boomer’s must-read list. A sound, down-to-earth, well-written manual for one of the most difficult subjects to discuss with your parents . . . and I’m including the birds and the bees lecture decades earlier.”
“Julie has created a masterpiece on how to help your parents and yourself deal with several very stressful and emotionally charged issues. Julie’s storytelling of examples garnered over years of working with families guides her readers and creates scenarios that they can easily relate to in their own lives. As a certified financial planner, all of my clients will be given a copy of Julie’s book as required reading. This book is the most comprehensive and thoughtful work on a difficult and complex aspect of life. A must-read for boomers dealing with everybody’s stuff!”
“As a personal family lawyer, I’ve had to deal with much of the fallout over the issues Julie addresses in her book. Most of us will, at some point, have to care for our parents and their stuff, and it can be an overwhelming burden, but with the information Julie shares, we can avoid many of the potential problems. Julie’s book provides fantastic insight that helps us anticipate difficulties and find workable solutions.”
“It was sharp-witted Benjamin Franklin who observed that in this world nothing is certain but death and taxes. Now, through the wisdom of Julie Hall, you can add a third: dealing with the aftermath of your parent’s death. The Boomer Burden is an exceptionally well-written and wise book. Both parents and adult children need the wake-up call that Julie so deftly and confidently offers. It speaks with the voice of experience and comforts with a deep empathy for this painful period of life. Mostly, it offers reassurance that at a time of deep grief, adult children can and must be prepared for life’s third certainty. There is no doubt in my mind that this book is essential reading for both older parents and adult children—and it will be especially beneficial if they read it together.”
“The Boomer Burden is an engaging and comprehensive treatment of the end-of-life dynamics between aging parents and aging children. While this book is complete with helpful summaries and checklists, the author also uses engaging anecdotes that exemplify the importance of the process. I will recommend The Boomer Burden to my estate planning clients.”
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