by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 12, 2023 | Blog, Client Relationships, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Most people usually think about who will receive their retirement and bank accounts, life insurance proceeds, real estate, and other valuable possessions upon their death. However, a person’s personal property (their stuff) can also be a source of value that needs to...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 12, 2023 | Blog, Client Relationships, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
In 2008, Congress recognized the need for the public to understand the importance and benefits of estate planning by passing House Resolution 1499, which designated the third week of October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Nevertheless, according to a 2021...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 10, 2022 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Estate Planning, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Does a Domestic Partner Have the Same Rights as a Spouse When It Comes to Estate Planning? The short answer to whether couples in a domestic partnership have the same rights as married couples when it comes to estate planning is probably not. To a large extent, the...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 10, 2022 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Divorce is more common now than it was in the past, as is remarriage. Depending on how long a prior marriage lasted, the former couple may have engaged in certain levels of estate planning together. When that is the case, it is important to understand how a subsequent...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 10, 2022 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
As a single individual, you may feel overwhelmed when you think about who will step in and make decisions for you if you cannot make decisions for yourself and who will receive your money and property when you die. You may consider your parents or siblings, but...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | May 24, 2022 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Wills & Trusts
As we all know, life happens. There is really nothing we can do about it. However, some of the most common life events can have a dramatic effect on your estate plan. If you think your estate plan is like a slow cooker and you can set it and forget it, you and your...
