Real Stories of Successful Legacy Transitions

"Three year ago, my husband and I faced a daunting 1,000-mile move from Texas to Minnesota to be near family after my husband had 3 back surgeries in 8 months. As a senior over the age of 80 taking care of a medically fragile husband, I knew I needed help. Thankfully, Susan stepped in and became my anchor. She mapped out our new space in MN and then flew to Texas to spend a week helping us prepare for the move. 

Downsizing from a 2300 sq. ft. house to a 1100 sq. ft. apartment should have been an emotionally overwhelming process, but Sue turned into an uplifting experience. Sue took the time to reminisce with me about items I had held onto for over 50 years and even wrote down the stories so I would have a way to remember them. She handled every detail of selling and donating items with organized precision. To my absolute amazement and delight, she even managed to sell enough of our possessions to cover all our moving expenses in just two days! We will forever we grateful to Sue for her expertise. It bought us great comfort to know that she was in our corner."

Pat L. 

"About a month ago, my father-in-law died unexpectedly, and my husband and I were thrown into complete chaos. To add fuel to the fire, we had just purchased a home and needed to move before it started to snow. Facing total burnout, I asked Sue to help me clean out my old space and organize my new home. Her productivity was amazing - in just 6 hours, we had everything cleared out and moved. Utilizing her Project Management skills, she kept everyone on task and fully contributing all day.  

From packing fragile dishes with extra care to sorting through years of clutter without judgment, Sue was there every step of the way. She anticipated challenges before they became overwhelming, offering gentle encouragement and creative solutions when I felt stuck. Her steady presence and genuine kindness turned what could have been a stressful experience into an opportunity for a fresh start. I am deeply grateful for the compassion she showed throughout the transition—her support made all the difference."

Karen W.

"In June 2025, my husband and I decided to transition from our condo to a senior apartment complex three miles away. Once again, we called on Susan’s skills to handle the move. Her attention-to-detail was nothing short of remarkable. She measured every space, created floor plans, and orchestrated the movers with such precision that everything was moved in less than three hours. The movers even lowered the price for their services because they were done so quickly! She was also a huge help with the packing and unpacking all our possessions. To top it all off, she raised over $2000 by selling several items we decided not to take with us. Her thoughtful planning, and ability to juggle several priorities at the same time was nothing short of a miracle. She is worth every penny!" 

Pat L. 

 "I recently decided to downsize, and I’m so grateful I found Susan Bailey of Living Lighter. I had the big items left—furniture, bikes, and more—and Susan handled everything with ease. She listed them, managed the showings, negotiated the sales, arranged removal from my home, and best of all, ensured I was paid promptly. Susan is organized, professional, and keeps you updated every step of the way. She truly knows what she’s doing, and I can’t imagine going through this process without her." 

Cindy P. 

"Going through my recently deceased stepfather’s estate was more than overwhelming. Since my mother's passing, he had really let things go, and the house was in terrible shape—it could truly have been on an episode of Hoarders. I had no idea where to even begin, so called Living Lighter for help. Sue showed up ready to work! Within two hours she focused our efforts, and we were able to clean out the entire top floor of the house—something we had been struggling to do for over a month. She even took some of the items we found to sell, and within one hour had made us nearly $500 from that day’s discoveries. I couldn’t be more pleased with her support and can’t wait to find more things for her to sell." 

Brendan W.