by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 17, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Healthcare Decisions, Inheritance Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Mental Health, News, Wills & Trusts
A single stretch of long-term care can consume in a year what took decades to build. That is the quiet financial risk sitting inside most family plans, and it is one of the few that a Will and a Trust alone do not fully address. Medicaid planning is how families...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 14, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS An estate plan that worked years ago may not work for your life today. Family changes can affect more of your estate plan than you might realize. New property and financial assets can create unexpected planning gaps. The people you once chose for...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 10, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Inheritance Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Life Insurance, Living Trusts, Mental Health, News, Wills & Trusts
erson in 2026 and was made permanent under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (per the Internal Revenue Service). Most families will never owe a dollar of federal estate tax. That is the number people hear, and it is the number that creates a false sense of safety....
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 9, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Accessibility matters as much as security when storing estate planning documents. Safe deposit boxes can create access problems. A home safe can provide secure, accessible storage. Professional storage may offer another secure option. Make sure someone...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 9, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Financial decision-making can become more challenging as we age. Simple steps can help protect your finances as you age. The right safeguards can reduce your financial vulnerability. Planning ahead can help protect against costly mistakes. A...
