by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Apr 30, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Wills & Trusts
If there is one misconception we encounter more than any other in our practice, it is this: “I have a Will, so my family is taken care of.” A Will is a meaningful document. It expresses your wishes, names guardians for your children, and designates who...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Apr 23, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Wills & Trusts
Most people think of estate planning as something you do to prepare for death. However, in our experience, the moments when a plan matters happen while you are still very much alive, just unable to speak for yourself, manage your finances, or make decisions about...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Apr 13, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Wills & Trusts
Spring often prompts reflection on what you have built: your home, business, retirement accounts, life insurance, and investments. Seeing your progress is rewarding. Your efforts have produced real results. Consider this: When was the last time your legal protections...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Apr 9, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Wills & Trusts
There is a question that comes up in our practice more often than most people might expect: “Can I leave money to my child with a disability without them losing their benefits?” The answer is yes, but only if the plan is structured correctly. For many...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Personal Development, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Educational Overview for Advisors: State Death Taxes The United States imposes a federal estate tax at death, which is based on the total value of the deceased person’s estate—everything a person owns at the time of death—and is paid from the estate itself. In...
