Credentials, Experience, Achievements & Media

 Education:

Rhode Island School of Design and American Society of Appraisers Personal Property Program(ASA)

Completed courses include:

  • Personal Property Valuation(PP/GJ201)
  • Personal Property Valuation Methodology: Research and Analysis (PP/GJ202)
  • Appraisal Studies – Report Writing (PP/GJ203)
  • Appraisal Studies - Legal + Commercial Environment (PP/GJ204)
  • Appraising Antiques (PP310)
  • Oriental Rug Appraisals (PP/0152)
  • Native American Art Identification (PP/0151)
  • Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
  • Fine Art Appraisals ((3211)

 Association of Online Appraisers - Accredited Member, 2010

Certified Appraisers Guild of America – since July, 2002
Personal property appraiser certification program.

American Society of Estate Liquidators

  • Member since May, 2000
  • Owner and Director since 2007

The nation's only recognized school and professional organization for estate liquidators who have proven their commitment to honor the high standards and Code of Ethics set forth by ASEL.

1985 Graduate B.A. Marketing/Communications
Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, Texas

 

Professional Memberships:

  • Earned certificate from The Rhode Island School of Design in Art and Antiques Program in conjunction with ASA
  • American Society of Estate Liquidators, ASEL - Director/Owner
  • Association of Online Appraisers , AOA, AM - Accredited Member
  • Certified Appraisers Guild of America, CAGA - Accredited Member
  • American Society of Appraisers, ASA - Candidate Member
  • National Speakers Association - NSA
  • National Organization of Woman Business Owners - NAWBO
  • The Better Business Bureau - Accredited Member, A + rating

Work Experience:

Appraiser and Estate Liquidator

Eighteen years experience in appraising and liquidating a variety of estates, antiques, furniture, art and household contents.  Currently working with attorneys, banks, estate planners, financial planners, insurance companies and private individuals.  She guides grieving families through the process of dealing with their deceased parents' estates and offers trustworthy guidance to lighten the burden left on loved ones.

Author, lecturer and advisor for sixteen years utilizing public speaking and writing skills to educate senior citizens and their children in preparing for difficult decisions ahead.

Speeches / Interviews / Feature Coverage
 
Julie has been resourced for more than a thousand speeches, feature articles and interviews on local, regional, and national print, radio and TV news.

Achievements
 
2010   Top 50, ENTREPRENEUR, Business Leader Magazine
2010   AUTHOR, How To Divide Your Family's Estate And Heirlooms Peacefully and Sensibly
2010   AUTHOR, Cleaning Out Your Parents' Estate in 30 Days Or Less
2009   MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMAN, Top 50, Charlotte, NC
2008   AUTHOR, The Boomer Burden, #1 on Amazon.com in several categories including Estates & Trusts, Aging, Family, etc.
2008   Profiled Business/Owner in North Carolina’s Small Business Administration Annual Report
2007  #3 Out of Top 100 Home-Based Businesses
             – Entrepreneur Start Up Nations
2007   NAWBO nominated “Woman Business Owner of the Year” award

 
Author/Speaker/Teacher

Authored Books:

  • The Boomer Burden: Dealing with your parents lifetime accumulation of stuff, June 2008
  • Cleaning Out Your Parents' Estate - How To Empty The Family Home Without Losing Your Mind, June, 2010
  • How to Divide Your Family's Estate And Heirlooms Peacefully and Sensibly - due out November, 2010

Ms. Hall speaks at National Conferences and teaches entrepreneurial and estate liquidation classes at universities.  She also teaches continuing education courses for legal professionals.

Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education Faculty - "Valuation Services Beyond Your Appraisal Practice"

Publications/Articles

Featured in over 50,000 internet pages for her articles, books, major websites, etc.

Ms. Hall has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, LA Times, MSN Money, Bloomberg News, Satellite Radio, TV and many others - too many to list.

  • Woman Entrepreneur.com - September, 2010
  • Caregiving.com - September, 2010
  • Martha Stewart Satellite Radio - September, 2010
  • Dr. Laura radio program - August, 2010
  • NBC's Charlotte Today TV - "Having a plan and talking with parents prior to death"
  • Numerous articles for Legal/Paralegal publications
  • Mike Collins Radio/TV - 2009
  • Wall Street Journal writes about Julie’s company, February, 2009

Online and printed publications by Julie Hall

1. Polar Opposite Reactions by Boomer Children to Aging Parents, Their Care, Their Estates
2. "Gifting" Prior to Death Brings Joy and Peace of Mind to Both Givers and Receivers
3. Meet the Faces of Exploitation in Estate Settlement
4. Leaving a Legacy of Love
5. The Importance of Personal Property in Estate Planning and Estate Settlement
6. Guiding Grieving Families in Dealing With a Lifetime of Possessions
7. Enough Stuff Already! How to Help Your Elderly Parents (And Yourself) Pare Down
8. Intangible Gifts Bring Joy This Holiday Season
9. Divide the Pieces of Your Estate With Peace of Mind
10. A Nickel, an Orange, and Newly-Soled Shoes
11. When Reality Sets In - Dealing With the Stuff in Family Home After the Loss of Your Parents
12. How Will People Remember You?
13. A Spontaneous Invitation to a Senior Holiday Party Changed My Outlook on Life
14. BEWARE - Selling and Downsizing Tips For Personal Property
15. The Irony of Heirlooms
16. Early Signs on the Road of Aging - 17 Signs For Boomers to Notice About Their Parents
17. King Solomon's Approach - Will it Work For Heirs When Dividing Estate Contents?
18. Death Bed Thief
19. Till Death Do Us Part
20. How to Care For Yourself While Caring For Others
21. Why You Should Never Keep Things in the Attic
22. 10 Ways to Help Your Elderly Parents Before a Crisis
23. Twelve Keys to Success For Every Entrepreneur
24. Estate Etiquette - How to Handle Yourself During the Estate Settlement Process
25. 5 Valuable Tips For Dealing With Personal Property in an Estate
26. Give the Gift of Preserving Your Family History
27. Plan Your Estate Now - Rest in Peace Later

  •  MSN Money columnist writes about Julie Hall, August, 2008
  • LA Times columnist writes about Julie Hall, June, 2008
  • Washington Times writes article about The Boomer Burden, Nov. 2008
  • LA Times writes about Julie Hall’s book, September 2008
  • Bloomberg News writes about Julie Hall and personal property.
  • Entrepreneur Start-Ups Magazine – Oct. 2007
  • Senior Living,– “A.W.A.R.E. Action plan for estate planning and preparation.”
  • Senior Directions– “How to identify valuables in your home.”
  • The Charlotte Observer– “Sale of their Lifetime.”
  • The Charlotte Observer– Kindness changes everything
  • The Business Journal– “The Estate Lady responds in times of crisis”
  • The Charlotte Observer– “Downsizing? Don’t wait to sort…”
  • Senior Directions “The Watchdog for Seniors in Transition.”
  • Cable TV 21 – Teaching seniors the appropriate way to downsize.
  • Queens University, Charlotte, NC, 2006 – Teaching seminars on Downsizing and Identifying valuables.
  • Senior Directions – 2006-2007, “Ask the Estate Lady” advice column for family matters and questions about estate dissolution.