by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jun 20, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts
Most people may be surprised to learn that the federal estate tax is considered by some to be voluntary. Estate planning attorneys used to say, “You only pay if you do not plan.” The relatively recent introduction of portability provides yet another planning tool...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jun 20, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts
What is in a name? If you are a beneficiary or a creditor of an estate, or if you are setting up an estate plan, your name means a great deal. It is not unusual for a person to go by different names, such as the name we are given at birth and the names we choose for...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jun 20, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts
A primary goal of estate planning is to financially provide for your loved ones. One way to ensure that they are set up for lifelong success is with an inheritance that pays for their education. Higher levels of education are positively correlated with better life...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | May 21, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts
Evidence suggests that many people are establishing trusts as part of an estate plan. Some motivations for creating a trust include avoiding probate, preserving privacy, planning for incapacity, protecting a beneficiary’s inheritance from creditors, minimizing estate...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | May 21, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Probate, Wills & Trusts
Discussions about money are never just about the exact dollar amounts listed on paper. They are inherently emotional because a person’s wealth is tied to everything they have worked for and hope to pass on as their legacy. Clients can incorporate their values, life...
