by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Inheritance Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Mental Health, News, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS A simple will may not be enough when leaving assets to minor children. Your child’s guardian does not automatically control their inheritance. Court oversight can reduce the inheritance you intended for your child. A trust gives you greater control over...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Inheritance Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Naming a guardian keeps an important decision from being left to the court. Planning should address incapacity as well as death. Your child also needs someone you trust to manage their inheritance. Turning eighteen does not mean a child is ready to...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Inheritance Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Life Insurance, News, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Life insurance should evolve with your life. The lowest-cost option is not necessarily the right long-term choice. Different policies involve different levels of flexibility, risk, and responsibility. Life insurance can help protect assets you want to...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 25, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Mental Health, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Life insurance provides cash when your family may need it most. Life insurance can help create a more balanced inheritance. Life insurance can support a variety of estate planning goals. Your beneficiary designation can override your will. Who you name...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 25, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Choose decision-makers based on both trust and location. Financial and medical powers of attorney have different needs. An out-of-state executor may need local support. Make important documents accessible from anywhere. Plan for distance before it...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 19, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Mental Health, News, Power of Attorney, Wellness, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS A dementia diagnosis does not automatically mean loss of legal capacity. Medical diagnosis and legal capacity operate on different timelines. Waiting can significantly reduce a family’s options. Several legal and financial matters should be reviewed...
