For Life’s Transitions and Beyond

Providing Senior Move Management, Estate Dissolution, and Specialty Services.

Serving Northfield and neighboring communities throughout southern Minnesota.

Your Estate Assistant, LLC understands the physical and emotional challenges that come with life’s transitions. Whether you’re downsizing, navigating the death of a loved one, or adjusting to a new chapter, we’re here with guidance, support, encouragement, and personalized assistance.

Who Calls Upon Us

Individuals and Families seeking assistance with moving their aging parent(s), and organizing, or completing an estate dissolution.

Attorneys, Executors, and Personal Representatives faced with an estate dissolution that requires attention to detail and organization.

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How May We Assist You?

In your initial consultation with Your Estate Assistant, LLC, we’ll explore your needs, concerns, and expectations. Together, we’ll discuss your goals, timeline, and any questions you may have. Based on this conversation, we’ll provide a detailed scope of work and a tailored estimate for your consideration.

Here are a couple examples

Example one

If there is an upcoming move, our proposed services may include:

Help in determining what furnishings will fit.
Floor/space planning.
Downsizing, arranging donations, or other options.
Identify reputable moving teams and procure estimates.
Overseeing all logistics and the entire transition.
Unpack and completely resettle you in your new home.

Example two

If you are exploring ways to create a safe and secure environment in your existing home, proposed options might include:

An @Home functional assessment and safety assessment to identify how you utilize your existing space, potential safety issues, etc.
Implementing home modifications or acting as your household project manager.

About Beth Sutherland - The Owner

Diverse life experiences coupled with a dynamic project management career provides Beth with a unique understanding and proficiency in managing the physical and emotional logistics of transition and aging in place. A Minnesota native, Beth holds a bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Corporate Wellness, and a Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology.

Senior Move Management

Personalized move plan, timeline, and logistics
Floor/space plan to determine furnishing fit and placement
Downsizing, sorting, and organizing
Arrange for shipments or storage
Facilitating unwanted items via donations, friends and family, consignment, or other
Assist with professional mover selection
Oversee packing, loading, and unloading
Unpack and organize the new home

@Home Specialist

Assess the livability, safety, and security of an existing home
Recommend home modifications
Implement modifications and/or procure third party expertise
Manage household projects
Assist with daily tasks

Estate Dissolution

Locate valuable documents, sort, organize
Arrange charitable donations and procure IRS receipts
Create an itemized inventory, with or without images
Arrange for shipping or storage
Procure third party expertise (i.e., Appraisal & Sales, Pest Remediation, etc.)
Total cleanout

Testimonials

Beth was fantastic. She was very well organized and kept us on track. She listens and understands what is important to her Clients. She makes the stressful process as stress-free as possible. I can't imagine having done it without you!

~ Mike K.

Beth is terrific to work with - thoughtful, organized, and experienced, and very personable with her clients!

~ Kathy E.

Your Estate Assistant" Beth Sutherland is the complete package solution. At a time when all is coming apart at the seams, her sincere compassion mixed with business efficiency and organizational skills work to give you "estate of mind"; your most valued asset and possession.

~ Paula Y.

Thanks for the PROMPT response and great service.

~ Mark A. Lester, Jones & Lester, LLP

Very prompt and great to work with.