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Eldercare responsibilities and transitioning can be a huge challenge for anyone. After the bequests of the will have earmarked select possessions to be given/donated to beneficiaries and other items not willed have been chosen by family members, there remains the unpleasant and time-consuming task of emptying the home(s) of the deceased. One of the easiest ways to handle this is to hire a company or professional who specializes in Estate Dispositions.

Here are some tips when qualifying and determining which professionals in your area are best to choose:

What's the difference between cheap and frugal?

Let's begin by defining each:

"Cheap" has many meanings in different forms; In it's simplest form, cheap means "at or for a low price." From an object perspective, it means "of little worth because achieved in a discreditable way requiring little effort." From person to person informally, it means miserly or stingy.

"Frugal" is an adjective, meaning "sparing or economical with regard to money or food."

Here's a good example of distinguishing the two:

Differentiating ourselves from Craigslist:

• Craigslist is an online free classifieds service open buyers and sellers on a global level. In the section “For Sale,” posted items are listed individually unless listed in the “Free” or “Items Wanted” category.
• Craigslist clearly discourages on-line or virtual tag sales, however, you can advertise your “physical” tag sale in the "Garage Sales" section.
• Craigslist does not currently charge to post an item in its “For Sale” section.

Differentiating ourselves from Ebay:

A recent LA Times article highlighted an amazing breakthrough in a new citywide program to promote reuse of second-hand items by beginning a citywide yard sale.

West Hollywood's city council decided to designate and promote one day each year as their "Citywide Yard Sale" to commence summer 2010.

Palo Alto's similar inaugural event in 2009 sparked 370 households to participate and members of the council in West Hollywood plan on developing a similar successful program.