by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 23, 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
A standard Estate Plan does its job well up to a point. Will, Trust, Powers of Attorney, beneficiary designations in order. For many families, that structure holds. For families whose wealth has grown significantly, that structure is often the floor, not the ceiling....
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...
