Charlotte Riley, Owner of HomeComings, Personal Moving Coordinators, wrote this article. To contact HomeComings, v isit their Web site at www.movingcoordinators.com , contact them by phone at 623-544-8350 or e-mail at movemaven@aol.com. They will be pleased to come to your home and provide a free consultation and cost estimate.
• When packing, use new boxes and fresh tape – and never use a box that's been wet.
• Resist the urge to use newspapers and purchase clean paper.
• Choose a room to hold packed boxes and do a few each day.
• Use small boxes to pack books and lay them flat so the spines don't break.
• Use throw pillows to pad boxes you're going to use for small breakable objects.
• Always mark boxes with their contents and what room it should go to.
• Pack items in a suitcase you'll need the day after your move and place it in the trunk of your car (a change of clothes, sheets, towels, toiletries).
• Create a “first box” (mark it as such) containing toilet tissue, paper towels, dish and hand soap.
• Keep your medications, wallet and credit cards with you at all times.
• If you have a pet, be sure you pack the water and food bowls along with the food so that they are handy. If you have a cat, make sure you have the litter box.
• Tape together all those long-handled items–rakes, shovels, brooms, mops, etc.
• If you have to disassemble anything, place the screws, bolts or brackets into a zip-lock bag and tape it to the item.
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• Tape the remote control to the TV.
• Make a list of service/utility company phone numbers in case of problems when you arrive at your new home (such as the water and electric companies).
• Do a complete walk-through of the home you are leaving before you shut the door behind you – look in all the closets, drawers and cupboards.
• And do get a reputable moving company – one that is licensed, bonded and insured.
Moving can be a stressful event. Moving coordinators can help you with every step of the process, including preparing floor plans to determine what furniture will fit in the new space and helping you decide what items can be kept, plus arranging such services as the shipment of selected household goods to family members, estate sales and liquidation of furnishings.
Making the decision about purchasing any type of investment is important. We do not provide financial, tax or investment advice. If you would like such advice, we recommend you seek the advice of a professional who can provide such advice and information.
| The Law Office of Emily B. Kile, P.C. also provides services related to: Estate/Trust Settlement, Medicaid and Long Term Care planning, conservatorships and guardianships.
The Estate Planning and Elder Law Newsletter is written by Emily B. Kile, Attorney at Law. This newsletter is published as a service of the Law Office of Emily B. Kile, P.C., 5429 East Caron Street , Paradise Valley , Arizona 85253 . This information is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific questions you should consult a qualified attorney. |
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