We wrote this article about the inescapable importance of accurate valuations, because they matter more than many people realize. Value affects how much tax we pay, what we can claim from insurance, and how fairly we share our assets upon death. Put simply, if values … [Read more...]
Are There Cures for Compulsive Hoarding?
Today we mull over the endless question, are there cures for compulsive hoarding? The short answer is that while there is no quick cure, real improvements and recovery do happen. Many hoarders learn to manage their behaviour, and maintain safer, calmer homes. This … [Read more...]
Compulsive Hoarding v Compulsive Shopping
Compulsive hoarding versus compulsive shopping is more than a simple ‘which comes first’ type of question. Both behaviours are human impulses. This means their relationships are far more complex than we might imagine. Perhaps we should begin with a pair of … [Read more...]
The Public Trustee as Executor of a Will
When you make a will, one of the most important decisions is choosing your executor. This is the person who will carry out your wishes after you die. Appointing the Public Trustee as the executor of a will is one option that may be worth considering. Most people … [Read more...]
