by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 15, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS A digital vault may be the missing piece in your family’s preparedness plan. Important information isn’t always easy to find when it matters most. Who can access your information may be just as important as where it’s stored. Not all...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 15, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Probate, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Estate planning without adult children comes with some important considerations. Those closest to you may not have the authority to act for you. Choosing the right decision-makers involves more than trust alone. Having a backup plan can be just as...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 15, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Without children, deciding where your assets go takes on added importance. State inheritance laws may not reflect the legacy you envision. Your legacy can extend beyond family to the people and causes that matter most. Outdated beneficiary designations...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 15, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Inheritance Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Probate, Wills & Trusts
The Illinois probate process is the court-supervised path an estate takes after someone dies, from proving the Will to distributing what remains. For a typical Illinois estate, it runs about 12 to 18 months from the first filing to the final distribution. This guide...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 8, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Probate, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Wills and trusts serve different purposes in protecting your legacy. The differences between wills and trusts go beyond what happens after death. Probate is an important consideration when choosing your estate plan. The initial cost of an estate plan may...
