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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!
The Trust Protector: Your Guardian Angel
What Is a Trust Protector? A Trust Protector is someone appointed to watch over a Trust, keep that role for a long time, and ensure that the Trust is not adversely affected by changes in circumstances or the law. Typically, there are three roles...
Teen Turning 18?! How to Stay in the Know!
Today we’re going to talk about those children of ours. How did they get to be 18, right? They were just born yesterday. But as our children turn 18, and are now considered to have reached the age of maturity, there are some things we need to consider. I right...
Facebook Live – Friday Fireside Chat: The Passion & Pitfalls of Later-In-Life Marriages
Finding love later in life is a blessing. After a divorce or a spouse passing, we may still enjoy many years of companionship. However, blended families (each spouse has children from previous relationships), have certain minefields to watch out for. Many of us...
Where The Road Rises: Renewal in 2021, Guest Dr. Robb Thompson
Where The Road Rises As Aired On PHTV4. Topic: Renewal in 2021. Guest: Dr. Robb Thompson, best-selling author, speaker, executive coach, and President of Robb Thompson International. Our guest today is Dr. Robb Thompson of Family Harvest Church, founded in Tinley Park...
Facebook Live – Friday Fireside Chat: Autism, Mental Illness, Dementia; Protecting Your Vulnerable Loved Ones
This is a privilege, I’ve often said. This viewpoint I have of our human tapestry, sitting with families day after day, talking about intimate aspects of their life. And it’s often a very positive experience, verifying for me that people are generally kind and...
A Plan For Fido: Taking Care Of Our Pets When We Are No Longer Able To
We unashamedly love our pets here in the US. For many of us, especially seniors, perhaps divorced or widowed, childless or with grown children living out of state, pets are as much a part of our family as humans! Pets are good for us! They can dramatically...
Advisors – Are Your Clients Prepared For The Unknown – Even Dementia?
Many people (maybe even some of your clients?) think that estate planning is simply planning for death. While that’s important, it is not enough. The average life span has increased, and long-term care facilities such as assisted living centers and nursing homes are...
Are You Prepared For The Unknown – Even Dementia?
Many people (maybe even you?) think that estate planning is simply planning for death. While that’s important, it’s not enough. The average life span has increased, and long-term care facilities such as assisted living centers and nursing homes are being built at...
Where The Road Rises: Coronavirus Pandemic & The Vaccine, Guest Miriam Mobley Smith, PharmD, FASHP
Where The Road Rises As Aired On PHTV4. Topic: Coronavirus Pandemic: The Vaccine. Guest: Miriam Mobley Smith, PharmD, FASHP, Northeastern University School of Pharmacy Interim Dean and Visiting Professor; Bouvé College of Health Sciences As the Pandemic rages,...
February is for Love, not Fighting: Fireside Chat with Eileen Kerlin Walsh on Facebook Live
Facebook Live with Eileen Kerlin Walsh every Friday between 9:30-10:00 a.m. Join Eileen for a “Fireside Chat” to hear estate planning tips that: Protect your assets, yourselves and your loved ones Avoid court involvement Preserve family harmony In 20 years, we’ve seen...