Things You Can Do to Help Prove You Are Mentally Competent When Executing Your Estate Plan

by | Dec 15, 2022 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Mental Health, Wills & Trusts

Although we would all like to believe that our family and loved ones will honor our wishes as expressed in our estate plan, contests are more common than you might think. Sometimes, a family member does not receive what they thought they would after a loved one passes...

Terminal Illness:  What Compassion Looks Like in Estate Planning

by | Nov 22, 2022 | Blog, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wellness, Wills & Trusts

We love it when we have relationships with our clients that last for decades. There are times, however, when life changes spark an understanding of the importance of certain things including Estate Planning. Either way, it frequently happens that we arrive at a time...

Are You Prepared For The Unknown – Even Dementia?

by | Nov 22, 2022 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Power of Attorney, Senior Services or Care, Wellness, Wills & Trusts

Many people (maybe even you?) think that estate planning is simply planning for death. While that’s important, it’s not enough. The average life span has increased, and long-term care facilities such as assisted living centers and nursing homes are being built at...

The Property Sisters: Share Your Story – A Priceless Gift, Just in Time for the Holidays

by | Nov 22, 2022 | End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Legacy Letter, Palos Park Property Sisters, Share My Legacy

Your life story is priceless. So why not tell it through a Legacy Letter, a collection of stories that made you who you are and taught you what you believe. ShareMyLegacy.com is a program created by Eileen to help you easily write your Legacy Letter. It captures your...

The Property Sisters: Keeping Peace Among Your Loved Ones with a Right of Occupancy Trust

by | Oct 17, 2022 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Palos Park Property Sisters, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts

Estate planning is about protecting you and your loved ones. Sometimes this can be a difficult endeavor when there is a loved one who may require additional support at your death. While you may want to give as much as possible to this individual, you may not want to...