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Getting Ready for 2021

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Dec 3, 2020 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Wills & Trusts

This year is quickly coming to a close. For many of us, December 31 cannot come soon enough, as 2020 has been anything but a walk in the park. The first quarter of 2020 brought a worldwide pandemic. Not only did this raise concerns about everyone’s health and safety,...

Advisors – Wills versus Trusts – Trusts Win

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Nov 4, 2020 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Wills & Trusts

Find Out What a Trust Can Do That a Will Can’t Right now, the estate tax exemption surpasses $10 million (doubled if a client is married), and although it is due to revert back to $5 million (adjusted for inflation) in 2026, many clients believe their revocable trusts...

Wills Versus Trusts

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Nov 4, 2020 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, News, Wills & Trusts

A Quick & Simple Reference Guide Confused about the differences between a will and a trust? If so, you are not alone. While it is always wise to contact experts like us, it is also important to understand the basics. Here is a quick and simple reference guide:...

Revocable Trust Versus Irrevocable Trust

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Nov 4, 2020 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Wills & Trusts

Which Is Best for You? A properly funded trust allows you to avoid probate, minimize taxes, provides organization, maintains control, and provides for yourself and your heirs. In its most simple terms, a trust is a book of instructions wherein you tell your trusted...

Ten Types of Trusts

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Nov 4, 2020 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Wills & Trusts

A Quick Look Considering the myriad of trusts available, creating the right estate plan can seem daunting. However, that is what we, as estate planning attorneys, do every day. We know the laws and will design a plan which addresses your specific situation. Here is a...

Wealth Transfer Strategies to Consider in an Election Year

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 5, 2020 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, News, Wills & Trusts

How might the coming election affect you? I think we can all agree, we have never experienced a year like 2020 with the difficulties presented by COVID-19 and the resulting volatility in the financial and employment markets. As the 2020 presidential and congressional...
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