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Downsizing and moving for seniors in Fairfield County CT.

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Downsizing and moving for seniors in Fairfield County CT.

Yesterday I received a call from a Stamford, CT. woman asking if we at Turning Point Estate Services could also help her. She had seen
the recent article in the Connecticut newspapers about how we help executors and trustees with closing down an estate. She was concerned that due to her unfortunate circumstance of being still alive and well, we would be disinterested in helping her with plans to downsize from her Fairfield County CT. home.

This, my faithful readers, could not be further from the truth. I take no joy from the passing of
Autobiography of Mark Twaina man, though I have quite enjoyed reading the obituaries of a few. (Mark Twain). We will indeed help in this situation.

The process of downsizing has many similarities with estate closure. There is an abundance of personal property items that need to be disbursed, donated, sold or otherwise dealt with. There is the matter of the home that will need to be repaired, prepared and cleaned up in preparation for sale. The property needs to be spruced up and the grounds still need to be maintained on a regular basis until sold.

I assured this fine woman that we can indeed provide an assist with all of the items mentioned
Habitat for Humanity of coastal Fairfield County CT. above as well as help with planning the move itself. As she will have drastically less square footage, we can work with her to decide what items can go with her and, what has to stay behind.

I am very thankful for the article about us in the paper but, this is not the first inquiry we have received thinking we only worked where someone had passed away. Tell everyone you know.

We can help, even if you feel just fine.



Downsizing and moving for seniors in Fairfield County CT.

Posted by
Fireplace in WiltonPeter Schattenfield
Managing Partner
Turning Point Estate Services LLC
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 388-8092 (office)
(203) 550-2199 (cell)

TurningPointRE.com

pschattenfield@TurningPointRE.com

"Life's Transitions, Simplified"


  • Assistance to families, executors and trustees of estates who need to close down and sell a residence and disburse personal property items.
  • Support services helping seniors downsize from their current residence or move to assisted living.
  • We work in concert with real estate agents & brokers to repair and prepare properties for market.
  • Careful handling of personal property, home repairs & improvements, thorough cleaning and grounds maintenance.
  • We oversee and coordinate every aspect of the process with a comprehensive package of services tailored to the individual client.
  • One call to Turning Point Estate Services LLC does it all.

Comments (7)

Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Peter- I love your last line" We can help even if you feel fine".  So many people are downsizing now, and not just seniors!  I'm sure your client will be glad she contacted you.

May 03, 2011 04:14 AM
Julia Maher
Nestings: Connecticut Home Staging and Model Homes - Fairfield, CT
Connecticut Home Stager

Peter - I thought that was you!  I saved that article as a resource for my clients!  And here you are on AR - quoting Mark Twain!  Keep up the good work!  Julie

May 03, 2011 05:28 AM
Peter Schattenfield
Turning Point Estate Services LLC - Wilton, CT
Estate Dissolution and Preparation (203)388-8092 CT.

Kathy, We meet on Thursday to find out what we can do to make her life a little less stressful.

 

Julia, YOU SAW THE ARTICLE !!!!  I assume it was in the Connecticut Post up where you are. I'm not aware of other Hearst papers up there. I am in the process of reading volume one of The Autobiography of Mark Twain, hence the book photo it took on the back porch this morning.   

May 03, 2011 09:55 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

That is so great that you were mentioned in that article.  Clearly there is a large opportunity for those getting older - either moving to smaller/easier to use space, moving to Florida or going to nursing home, etc.  It's important to have someone you can trust because many in this situation are taken advantage of.

Good to know you do a lot of work in Stamford area.  I have a lot of business there and will keep you in mind.

May 03, 2011 04:16 PM
Peter Schattenfield
Turning Point Estate Services LLC - Wilton, CT
Estate Dissolution and Preparation (203)388-8092 CT.

Debbie, The demographics are compelling in our area. There are many households with aging seniors who must move to a more suitable arrangement. WE will keep you in mind as well. Thanks.

May 03, 2011 11:17 PM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

Ah, Mark Twain. Such a man of words.

By the way, you have a shout-out in my latest blog post.

May 05, 2011 10:43 PM
Peter Schattenfield
Turning Point Estate Services LLC - Wilton, CT
Estate Dissolution and Preparation (203)388-8092 CT.

Russel, Thank you for the google juice shout out. I am currently reading Vol.1 of the Autobiography of Mark Twain. Once you slog through the academic pages, the actual Twain writing is really good. That man had a way with words, indeed..

May 05, 2011 11:17 PM