Chicago Suburb Estate Planning Attorney, Kerlin Walsh Law, Offers Advice on How to Choose a Trustee for Your Trust

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Mar 21, 2017 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Wills & Trusts

When you establish a trust, you name someone to be the trustee. A trustee does what you do right now with your financial affairs – collect income, pay bills and taxes, save and invest for the future, buy and sell assets, provide for your loved ones, keep...

Kerlin Walsh Law Will Ensure You Avoid These 5 Tragic Mistakes When Leaving Assets to Your Pets

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Feb 20, 2017 | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

  A pet trust is an excellent way to make sure your beloved pet will receive proper care after you pass on or become incapacitated. It’s critical to set up a pet trust correctly to ensure there are no loopholes or unforeseen situations that could make your plans...

Is a Financial Plan Enough? Why the Experienced Estate Planning Attorneys at Kerlin Walsh Law Say You Need an Estate Plan, Too!

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Dec 6, 2016 | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

  If you want to leave a robust financial legacy for your family, a financial plan alone is only part of the big picture for your overall monetary health. A well-informed financial plan is worth your time for several reasons, but let’s look at how financial and...

Kerlin Walsh Law Advises You to Talk with Your Family about Your Estate Plan During this Holiday Season

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Nov 14, 2016 | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

  Many of us labor a lifetime to build up our assets and fight for causes that matter to us. Few things are more fulfilling than the thought of sharing wealth and legacy with our family. Of course, it’s impossible to plan for every eventuality, but careful...

A Guide On How to Stress Test Your Estate Plan from the Experienced Estate Planning Attorneys At Kerlin Walsh Law

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 13, 2016 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Wills & Trusts

  So you’ve established an Estate Plan. Good for you! However, you still have to ensure that the strategy you’ve selected will maximize your peace of mind and protect your legacy. Estate plans are living, breathing creations. Your life can and will change due to...

Wondering Whether You Need to Update Your Estate Plan? Yes, You Do and Here’s Why You Need to Call Kerlin Walsh Law

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 26, 2016 | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

Hello. My name is Eileen Kerlin Walsh, and I am the Principle Attorney at Kerlin Walsh Law. I would like to share a little information with you about why you need to update your estate plan! It’s unrealistic to think that a piece of paper you draft, reflecting your...