Collage representing collections: old books, vintage portrait of a woman, a Native American clay pot, bankers boxes stacked and a painting of a mountain

Honoring the Past, Simplifying the Future

Are your personal affairs, collections, and legacy plans organized in a way that truly reflects your values and goals?

I help individuals and seniors take charge of legacy planning for your cherished collections, heirlooms, life papers, and art.

Legacy organizing is:

  • Focused on your priorities and goals regarding your space, possessions, or collections

  • Time-based and project managed, and at a pace that suits your needs

  • Efficient with creative & usable solutions

  • Respectful of your time, space, security, and possessions

  • Accountable, confidential, and non-judgemental

I guide individuals and older adults through:

  • Room and studio organizing for safety and utility

  • Decluttering

  • Dispersal or disposal of unwanted items

  • Cataloging and archival preparation of collections or art for donation, gifting to institutions, or sale

  • Estate pre-planning, preparation, and estate organizing based on your values and wishes

  • Liaising with ethical attorneys, accountants, institutions, auction houses and other community resources for end-of-life planning

  • Capturing stories and provenance for important family items

What Clients are Saying

“I’m so relieved at the progress we’ve made and sleep better because of what we’ve been able to accomplish together.”

— T. , archiving client

“(Gilia) has done wonders for our space and mental health.”

— L. , decluttering client