by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 30, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Why some heirs choose family peace over an inheritance. The surprising reasons someone might turn down inherited wealth. What Brooke Hogan’s inheritance decision reveals about family dynamics. How wills and trusts can provide different inheritance...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 30, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Why waiting for the right time to plan can be a mistake. The important details a will may not cover. Where DIY estate planning can fall short. How life changes can affect an existing estate plan. Why choosing the right people matters as much as the...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 22, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Inheritance Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Probate, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS How well do you know your estate planning documents? Do you know what happens to your assets if you die without a will? Not all assets follow the same rules when it comes to inheritance. Do you know what sets a will and a trust apart? The right...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 22, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Unmarried Partners, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Traditional inheritance laws may not reflect your family relationships. Blended families need to balance competing inheritance priorities. Unmarried partners may lack important inheritance and decision-making rights. Specialized trusts can protect...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 22, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Estate planning is for everyone. Estate planning protects you during your lifetime. Beneficiary designations are not a complete estate plan. Conversations alone do not provide legal protection. Without a plan, you may be giving up control. Have You or...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 15, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Digital Assets, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS A digital vault may be the missing piece in your family’s preparedness plan. Important information isn’t always easy to find when it matters most. Who can access your information may be just as important as where it’s stored. Not all...