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Estate Planning Tips for Someone Facing Major Surgery

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Mar 10, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Personal Development, Wills & Trusts

Receiving news that you need major surgery is never easy. Preparing for work absences, planning for childcare and household responsibilities, and understanding the procedure itself and your recovery timeline may be among the things you are worried about. If you have...

Frequently Asked Questions: Expecting an Inheritance?

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Feb 18, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts

Question 1: Should I tell my estate planning attorney that I am expecting an inheritance? Yes. While some people may be hesitant to count their chickens before they hatch, looping your estate planning attorney into your full financial picture is the best way to...

Why Receiving an Inheritance Changes Your Estate Plan

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Feb 18, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Personal Development, Wills & Trusts

The United States is in the midst of the largest generational wealth transfer in history. Over the coming decades, baby boomers are expected to pass down an estimated $84 trillion in money and property. Receiving an inheritance can be a meaningful and transformative...

What Is an Inheritor’s Trust?

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Feb 18, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Personal Development, Wellness, Wills & Trusts

If you are expecting an inheritance, an estate planning tool known as a trust may prove useful, depending on your circumstances. Among the numerous types of trusts aimed at fulfilling different estate planning purposes, an inheritor’s trust is specially designed to...

What Happens to My Leased Car If I Die Before the Lease Term Ends?

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 12, 2023 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts

After a house, a car is often the second-most valuable piece of property a person owns. About 15–20 percent of new vehicles are leased rather than purchased and financed. Leasing is a popular alternative to traditional financing because it can allow the lessee (the...
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