by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 22, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Unmarried Partners, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Traditional inheritance laws may not reflect your family relationships. Blended families need to balance competing inheritance priorities. Unmarried partners may lack important inheritance and decision-making rights. Specialized trusts can protect...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 22, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Estate planning is for everyone. Estate planning protects you during your lifetime. Beneficiary designations are not a complete estate plan. Conversations alone do not provide legal protection. Without a plan, you may be giving up control. Have You or...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 15, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Digital Assets, 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, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, 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, Inheritance Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, 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 Outdated beneficiary designations...