by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog, Common Questions, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts
A will (which should be accompanied by other important documents such as healthcare and financial powers of attorney, as well as an advance healthcare directive) is a foundational estate planning document. However, according to Gallup, only 46 percent of US adults...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog, Common Questions, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts
We collect stuff throughout our lives. This “stuff” is known as our personal property. Some items are valuable, like jewelry, baseball cards, and works of art. Other items are sentimental, like grandma’s tea set, old Christmas ornaments, and photographs. Regardless of...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts
Raquel Welch, whose acting career spanned five decades, passed away in February at the age of eighty-two. Welch appeared in more than thirty films and fifty television series, won a Golden Globe Award, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. However, Welch was...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts
When creating a trust, it is common to name yourself as the initial trustee who is responsible for all aspects of administering the trust. However, when considering who will take over when you can no longer act (either because of illness or death), it is sometimes...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Palos Park Property Sisters, Wills & Trusts
On February 14, 2023, the winner of the largest lottery prize in United States history was named. If you are fortunate enough to have purchased a winning lottery ticket, it is important to carefully consider how you want to handle your unexpected windfall. Take...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Palos Park Property Sisters, Travel, Wills & Trusts
Keeping the vacation home in the family Spring is here and with summer on the horizon, many of you will plan family getaways to rental properties, hotels, and vacation homes. Think of all the fun times together at the beach, walking in the woods, or laughing at the...
