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Info About Wills, Trusts, and More…
Hello and welcome! I am Eileen Kerlin Walsh, and I will bring you valuable and topical information on Estate Planning. Estate Planning is the legal process of protecting your assets and your loved ones in the event of disability or death.
Why do you need an estate plan? If you don’t have a valid Will or Trust, Illinois law determines how your assets pass, to whom and when. Having no estate plan can lead to unnecessary taxes, creditors, probate court and other undesirable results. This is the most costly way to pass assets to your loved ones. You can do much better and my column will show you how!
Facebook Live From Ireland: Time for New Beginnings and Last Lemonade on the Porch this year
From Ireland, Eileen's last "Lemonade on the Porch" Facebook Live of the season.
Where the Road Rises: Donna Miller, Cook County Commissioner for the County’s 6th District
Eileen's recent guest on "Where the Road Rises" was the force of nature that is Donna Miller, Cook County Commissioner for the County’s 6th District. Donna also serves as a mentor and role model to youth struggling to realize a bright future, and an advocate...
The Property Sisters: Real Estate Closing Costs Part II of III – Processes & Costs Behind the Scenes
In this three-part series, the Property Sisters help you better understand real estate contracts. Processes & Costs Behind the Scenes Many items agreed in the contract are handled by agents, title company and attorneys, without need to trouble seller and buyer....
Facebook Live Lemonade on the Porch: What do DoorDash and POA Have in Common?
Facebook Live Lemonade on the Porch: What do DoorDash and POA Have in Common? ...
Estate Planning for Your Clients’ Golden Years
Estate planning is important for everyone, regardless of age. After living through the unprecedented pandemic, many people have a new perspective on life. However, although the pandemic generated more interest in estate planning, a 2021 study conducted by...
Estate Planning for Your Golden Years
Estate planning is important for everyone, regardless of age. After living through the unprecedented pandemic, many people have a new perspective on life. However, although the pandemic generated more interest in estate planning, a 2021 study conducted by...
The Property Sisters: Understanding Your Real Estate Contract…It’s Not Personal – Part I of III
No matter how intricate the need, Eileen and Bridget share their combined 40 years of wisdom for your property and estate planning needs. In this three-part series, the Property Sisters help you better understand real estate contracts. Part I of III:...
Facebook Live Lemonade on the Porch: To Term or Not to Term? The Union of Life Insurance and Estate Planning
From Eileen Kerlin Walsh's Facebook Live Lemonade on the Porch Today we are going to look at different types of life insurance and how you can use them to your benefit in estate planning. Life insurance is a contract between two parties, typically an...
Planning to Receive an Inheritance?
When we think of estate planning, we often think about preparing our accounts and property to go to our loved ones in a tax-efficient way, protected from probate, disgruntled heirs, beneficiaries’ creditors, divorcing spouses, bankruptcy, and the poor spending...
Advisors: Helping Clients with Anticipated Inheritance
When we think of estate planning, we often think about preparing our clients’ accounts and property to go to their loved ones in a tax-efficient way, protected from probate, disgruntled heirs, beneficiaries’ creditors, divorcing spouses, bankruptcy, and the...