The Boomer Burden by Julie Hall

There are approximately 78 million Baby Boomers and 40 million people over 65 yrs. old.

With increasing numbers of boomers and older adults across the globe, they are all leaving behind a lot more than their children bargained for. This book, The Boomer Burden, will guide loved one's on how to appropriately handle their parent's belongings.

"It was sharp-witted Benjamin Franklin who observed that in this world nothing is certain but death and taxes. Now, through the wisdom of Julie Hall, you can add a third: dealing with the aftermath of your parent's death. The Boomer Burden is an exceptionally well-written and wise book. Both parents and adult children need the wake-up call that Julie so deftly and confidently offers. It speaks with the voice of experience and comforts with a deep empathy for this painful period of life. Mostly it offers reassurance that at a time of deep grief adult children can, and must, be prepared for life's third certainty. There is no doubt in my mind that this book is essential reading for both older parents and adult children--and it will be especially beneficial if they read it together."

Archibald D. Hart, Ph.D., FPP
Clinical Psychologist
Senior Professor of Psychology and Dean Emeritus
Graduate School of Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary
Author, Thrilled to Death

"If Boomers want a jump on what to expect as the lives of their parents wane; If Boomers want a blueprint for how to handle their parents' "stuff" and more; and if Boomers want anecdotal commentary that presents practical guidance for things they never thought of, then this little jewel is worth the time it takes to read and the modest cost to own."

A. Frank Johns, J.D., CELA
Elder Law Attorney
Booth Harrington & Johns, PLLC

Julie has created a masterpiece on how to help your parents and yourself deal with several very stressful and emotionally-charged issues. Julie's "storytelling" of examples garnered over many years of working with families guides her readers and creates scenarios that readers can easily relate to in their own lives. As a certified financial planner, all of my clients will be given a copy of Julie's book as required reading. This book is the most comprehensive and thoughtful work on a difficult and complex aspect of life. A must-read for Boomers dealing with everybody's "stuff"!

Adolphus W. Dunn III, CPA, CFP, AEP

"Maybe the most practical book I've read in years. This should be on every baby boomers must read list. A sound, down-to-earth, well written manual for one of the most difficult subjects to discuss with your parents and I'm including the birds and the bees lecture decades earlier."

As a Personal Family Lawyer, I've had to deal with much of the fallout over the issues Julie addresses in her book. Most of us will at some point have to care for our parents and their stuff and it can be an overwhelming burden, but with the information Julie shares we can avoid many of the potential problems. Julie's book provides fantastic insight that will help you anticipate difficulties and find workable solutions.

Alexis Martin Neely, America's Personal Family Lawyer, www.PersonalFamilyLawyer.com and author of Wear Clean Underwear: A Fast, Fun, Friendly - and Essential - Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents

"The Boomer Burden is an engaging and comprehensive treatment of the end of life dynamics between aging parents and aging children. Complete with helpful summaries and checklists, the author uses engaging anecdotes that exemplify the importance of the process. I will recommend it to my estate planning clients."

Malvern King
Partner, Pulley, Watson, King & Lischer, PA., Attorneys at Law