by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Dec 23, 2024 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts
Michael Jackson passed away in 2009, but the settling of his estate continues more than 15 years after his death due to a lingering tax dispute with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other legal challenges, including a lawsuit brought by his mother over a deal to...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Dec 23, 2024 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts
“No, I am your father.” These words, uttered by James Earl Jones in his voice-over role as Darth Vader, are indelible in the minds of Star Wars fans. Jones is also well known for voicing Mufasa in The Lion King and a series of cable news promotions in which he...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Dec 23, 2024 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Palos Park Property Sisters, Wills & Trusts
One common way to avoid the probate requirement for real estate after the owner dies is to add children or other individuals to the property title as joint owners with rights of survivorship. When joint owners have survivorship rights and one joint owner passes away,...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Nov 7, 2024 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Here are 10 steps you should take when preparing to write or update your estate plan. Following these steps will ensure that your wishes are clearly documented and legally sound: Inventory Assets:Make a list of property, investments, and personal items. Determine...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Nov 7, 2024 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Palos Park Property Sisters, Wills & Trusts
Congratulations on the purchase of your new home! Whether this is your first home or you are upgrading or downsizing from your current home, the purchase of a home is a big event in your life. When major life events occur, it is important that you have a plan in place...
