September 2020
"Fall Reset"

Your monthly look at the world of estate administration and professional organizing... plus random thoughts on world travel, craft beer, and local businesses we love.  Submit feedback to eileen@legacyestateorganizing.com

Fall Reset... But First, A Mini-Break!

 

Did you have big vacation plans for 2020?

Were they mercilessly crushed by the pandemic?

Yep, us, too.

In a scramble -- and with the help of a TravelZoo deal that arrived in my inbox -- what was to be a 12-day European vacation became a two-day road trip to upstate New York.  But it turned out to be just what we needed to mark the beginning of a new season.  In more ways than one!

 

The glorious photo above is of Lake George, an easy, 2.5-hour drive from our house but a world away.  I went once as a child, but it had never occurred me to go as an adult.  What a great mini-break destination!  It had it all: beautiful weather; stunning scenery; a quaint, walkable downtown; restaurants, gift shops, and drinking establishments galore; a variety of outdoor activities, to include renting a kayak or pontoon boat (no boat license required!); friendly locals; a diverse clientele in both age and ethnicity; and a multitude of great outlets with slashed prices.

 

We checked off most of the boxes (brewery: check, distillery: check, shopping: check) during our 48-hour stay.  But the clear highlight was our one-hour trail ride, led by a taciturn elder cowboy through green forest.  The horses were beautiful and friendly (my husband and I spent time after the ride stroking their velvety faces).  If you feel stressed, go pet a horse -- it works.

 

Our short trip marked a turning point for 2020: the end of August and the return to fall pursuits in our personal and professional lives.  I decided to "Go Big or Go Home": I signed up for a meal-delivery program to lose quarantine weight and improve my energy; I began an unofficial training program to take my long walks up a notch to run/walks; and I established myself on the Upwork platform to make my estate-organizing and unclaimed-asset services available on a wider scale.  We're also doing some decluttering at our house (yes, even professional organizers do that) to make it more functional and "lighter."

 

Remember: Everything you clear out invites something new to enter.  That goes for our homes and our lives as well.

MLP coaching included with your purchase!


During September and October, I am including an online coaching session to anyone who purchases (or has purchased) the My Life Packet system.  You can download the digital version immediately upon purchase; I will mail you the binder within 24 hours of your order.

 

The MLP system (for which I am an authorized reseller) is the structured way to convey information to your loved ones should death or disability strike.  The fill-in-the-blanks format walks you through topics including: important documents; biographical information; insurance; financial assets; property and business interests; debts; end-of-life planning; and much more.

 

We can do a small group session or a private one as you feel comfortable.  Now you don't have to organize your life and legacy alone!

Digital MLP
Binder MLP

One-Minute Estate Tip

As with all decisions in estate planning, each choice must be made according to your personal circumstances.  However, there is one recommendation that fits each and every situation: as parents, discuss your estate-planning decisions with your adult children before your death...  You want to avoid the situation in the estate attorney's office in which your children look on in shock (unless it's good shock) while the attorney explains the terms of your will.

 

  (excerpted from "After the Funeral"; available on Amazon by clicking here or on Audible by clicking here)

Craft Beer Corner

Adirondack Brewery

 

Our "big" 48-hour vacation to Lake George had an additional benefit: the discovery of the Adirondack Pub and Brewery.  Eddie and I shared a flight of beers with our late lunch (which was great, BTW).  I was surprised to find that it was not the stout that I fell for but rather the Bear Naked Ale.

 

Adirondack Brewery describes this amber ale as "a clean, crisp beer with a toasty and slightly fruity backbone."  I describe it as approachable and delicious.  We were so taken with this beer that we purchased a growler of it, filled our cooler with ice, and brought it back downstate for a family get-together.  Everyone who tried it enjoyed it, even though there were very disparate beer tastes in the crowd.

 

This is a good, solid choice for the warm days of September as well as the cooler days of fall.

https://adkbrewery.com/

Rockland County, NY, USA
845-200-3500

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