We’re working on some exciting changes to the Estate Management Network website. The updated site will offer a smoother, more user-friendly experience, along with an upgraded Jobs Board, a new Community Hub, and a Continuing Education Academy.
Does your Principal invest in your continuing education? Many Principals recognize that ongoing learning enhances their Estate Manager’s value and effectiveness. The 2025 Estate Management Conference offers specialized emergency preparedness
The Estate Management Network is pleased to welcome Walsh Signature Staffing as an Industry Partner. Led by Casey Walsh and Lauren Perry, this boutique agency specializes in placing top-tier domestic staff in ultra-high-net-worth homes across the United States.
In our latest Ask an Expert session, I had the chance to speak with Sara Hobbs of Forecastle Financial, a Personal CFO who works directly with high-net-worth households. We talked about what it means to be a Personal CFO and how Sara’s role includes much more than bookkeeping
Managing a principal’s medications presents a challenge that must be addressed through clear authority and structure to meet obligations under HIPAA, protect the principal’s medical privacy, and eliminate common liability gaps. Estate Managers must take the lead in establishing protocols and training staff on their responsibilities.
William Hiley is the Founder and Principal Estate Manager at Hiley and Associates, overseeing historic and architecturally significant properties across Washington, DC.
If you’ve ever received a call asking ‘Where are we on fixing the _____ “ you’ll understand the value of having the answer immediately available. A simple spreadsheet can provide a quick reference that can be used for answering that question, as well as planning, budgeting, tracking and reporting status and outcomes.
In this Ask an Expert episode, I spoke with Kelly Fore Dixon of Estate Management Systems. Many of you know Kelly from her earlier work helping estate teams build house manuals, but her services have expanded. She now offers full estate evaluations and strategic operations support for properties that need more structure, more clarity, and more stability.
Zoning serves two primary roles within an estate: operational zoning and service zoning. Operational zoning addresses the physical structure and movement within the property, supporting security, vendor movements, environmental operations, and maintenance. Service zoning is the working foundation of the daily schedule, determining how each space is assigned, cleaned, and cared for. These two systems work together to create a manageable, efficient, and aware household environment.
I am Joanie Veage, and it’s my genuine pleasure to offer you a thoughtful, nourishing experience through Bespoke Homes and Estates. Whether you’re seeking estate support managing your household’s rhythms, or curated meal prep, retreat catering, kitchen gardening, you’re in the right hands.
The Estate Management Network is pleased to welcome Forecastle Financial as an Industry Partner. Founded by finance veteran Sara Hobbs, Forecastle Financial is a virtual advisory firm that provides Personal
Marc Sorensen Leandro is the Principal of Sorensen Staffing, a recruitment firm specializing in private service placements. With a background that includes roles as a private chef, house manager, and estate manager, he brings firsthand knowledge of the industry to his work. Based in Southern California, Marc works with clients across the country to place candidates in a wide range of estate and household positions.