by Andrea Brundage | Holidays, home organization
At this time of year we often pause, reflect, and take stock of where we have been, where we are right now, and where we want to go. Many of us create resolutions or goals, whether formally or informally. Some resist the idea of resolutions and instead just make a... 
by Andrea Brundage | downsizing, Estate planning, Legacy, Paper Management
Part 6 Maintenance is the key to success Just like a weight-loss program, the only way to stay organized is to commit to maintenance. You’ve applied my 4 Q’s to purge out the things you no longer want, use, or need and now my signature 4 P’s will help you maintain the... 
by Andrea Brundage | declutter, Estate planning, Get Organized
Part 4 Get rid of clutter Clutter is the physical manifestation of what I call DDD or Delayed Decision Disorder™. Clutter builds up over time.Moving forward, understand that purging and organizing is a process, it takes time, and yet it is a vital part of creating an... 
by Andrea Brundage | Estate planning, Family, Get Organized
Part 3 Gather and organize paperwork If you have piles of paper, use the categories shown below to help you sort through them. Write each category name on a separate sticky note and spread them out on a flat surface like a large table. This table will become your... 
by Andrea Brundage | downsizing, Estate planning, Get Organized
Part 2 Make an appointment Quite possibly, having a firm commitment with an attorney will force you do what needs to be done to get the ball rolling. Know this: Organizing your estate is paper intensive, and will require you to gather up pertinent documents that...