by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 16, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS At 18, your legal authority as a parent ends. Medical, financial, and school information can suddenly become off-limits. Unexpected problems aren’t always emergencies. A little planning today can prevent major stress tomorrow. The best gift you can...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 16, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Probate, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning
Most people with a Living Trust assume the Trust does all the work. Set it up, fund it, and everything flows the way you intended. Then life happens. A new bank account opened last year, or a settlement check landed after everything else was in place. Maybe you...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 9, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Probate, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning
Most people with a Living Trust assume the Trust does all the work. Set it up, fund it, and everything flows the way you intended. Then life happens. A new bank account opened last year, or a settlement check landed after everything else was in place. Maybe you...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning
When families ask about Trusts, they almost always start with the same question: What is the difference between a Revocable and an Irrevocable Trust, and which do we need? The answer depends on your goals, and choosing incorrectly has consequences that most...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jun 18, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning
Most families who set up a Trust focus on creating and funding it, but fewer consider what happens when it must be administered. When a loved one passes, someone must follow the law and carry out the instructions in the Trust. This process can seem daunting, but...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jun 11, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Wills & Trusts
For Illinois families wondering how long probate takes and what it costs, the answer often exceeds expectations. The process can last anywhere from 8 to 18 months, with thousands in fees, and makes the details of a loved one’s estate public. Understanding how to...
