by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Apr 23, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Wills & Trusts
Most people think of estate planning as something you do to prepare for death. However, in our experience, the moments when a plan matters happen while you are still very much alive, just unable to speak for yourself, manage your finances, or make decisions about...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Apr 13, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Wills & Trusts
Spring often prompts reflection on what you have built: your home, business, retirement accounts, life insurance, and investments. Seeing your progress is rewarding. Your efforts have produced real results. Consider this: When was the last time your legal protections...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Apr 9, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Wills & Trusts
There is a question that comes up in our practice more often than most people might expect: “Can I leave money to my child with a disability without them losing their benefits?” The answer is yes, but only if the plan is structured correctly. For many...
by Carrie Rauwolf | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Question 1: If the property is currently in my spouse’s name, can I legally force my spouse to add my name to the deed? Generally speaking, you cannot legally force your spouse to add your name to a deed unless there is an enforceable legal agreement, such as a...
by Carrie Rauwolf | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Personal Development, Wills & Trusts
Myth 1: If both spouses’ names are on the deed to their home, the house will automatically avoid probate when the first spouse passes away. Many people may assume that if both spouses are listed on the deed, their home will automatically pass to the surviving spouse...
by Carrie Rauwolf | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Personal Development, Wills & Trusts
You have probably heard of the gender pay gap. But there is also another common disparity: the estate planning gender gap. Although the two are interrelated to some extent—earning less than men puts women on an unequal path to investment and retirement savings, and...
