by Carrie Rauwolf | Mar 10, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
A difficult health diagnosis can be emotionally and logistically overwhelming. While your health should remain your top priority, taking time to ensure that your legal and financial affairs are organized can reduce stress, prevent avoidable complications, and give...
by Carrie Rauwolf | Mar 10, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Personal Development, Wills & Trusts
Receiving news that you need major surgery is never easy. Preparing for work absences, planning for childcare and household responsibilities, and understanding the procedure itself and your recovery timeline may be among the things you are worried about. If you have...
by Carrie Rauwolf | Feb 18, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts
Question 1: Should I tell my estate planning attorney that I am expecting an inheritance? Yes. While some people may be hesitant to count their chickens before they hatch, looping your estate planning attorney into your full financial picture is the best way to...
by Carrie Rauwolf | Feb 18, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Personal Development, Wills & Trusts
The United States is in the midst of the largest generational wealth transfer in history. Over the coming decades, baby boomers are expected to pass down an estimated $84 trillion in money and property. Receiving an inheritance can be a meaningful and transformative...
by Carrie Rauwolf | Feb 18, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Personal Development, Wellness, Wills & Trusts
If you are expecting an inheritance, an estate planning tool known as a trust may prove useful, depending on your circumstances. Among the numerous types of trusts aimed at fulfilling different estate planning purposes, an inheritor’s trust is specially designed to...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Personal Development, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Educational Overview for Advisors: State Death Taxes The United States imposes a federal estate tax at death, which is based on the total value of the deceased person’s estate—everything a person owns at the time of death—and is paid from the estate itself. In...
