by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts
When creating a trust, it is common to name yourself as the initial trustee who is responsible for all aspects of administering the trust. However, when considering who will take over when you can no longer act (either because of illness or death), it is sometimes...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Palos Park Property Sisters, Wills & Trusts
On February 14, 2023, the winner of the largest lottery prize in United States history was named. If you are fortunate enough to have purchased a winning lottery ticket, it is important to carefully consider how you want to handle your unexpected windfall. Take...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Palos Park Property Sisters, Travel, Wills & Trusts
Keeping the vacation home in the family Spring is here and with summer on the horizon, many of you will plan family getaways to rental properties, hotels, and vacation homes. Think of all the fun times together at the beach, walking in the woods, or laughing at the...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Mar 22, 2023 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Palos Park Property Sisters, Wills & Trusts
Ask a group of friends if they have experienced a family fight over property after a loved one has died, and you will be in for a lively and eye-opening conversation. Far too many families end up fighting, or at least experiencing tension, over a family inheritance....
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Mar 22, 2023 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts
As the name suggests, ABC’s TV show Modern Family depicts the relationships and experiences between a fictional extended family. Throughout the course of the series, the show addresses many issues that families deal with each day. For a close-knit family such as this...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Mar 22, 2023 | Blog, Estate Planning, Life Insurance, Wills & Trusts
Beginning your retirement is a great milestone that is worth celebrating. You have put in many years of hard work, and you are now able to focus your energy on the next phase of your life. However, before you begin this next chapter, you need to make sure that you...
