Worth, Illinois Based Estate Planning Attorney, Kerlin Walsh Law, Helps Client’s Prepare for Life if They Become Incapacitated

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Apr 11, 2017 | Blog, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Living Trusts, Wills & Trusts

5 Essential Legal Documents You Need for Incapacity Planning   Comprehensive estate planning is more than your legacy after death, avoiding probate and saving on taxes — this area we are referring to is called Incapacity Planning. Good estate planning...

Chicago Suburb Estate Planning Attorney, Kerlin Walsh Law, Wants to Make Sure Your Child(ren) are Protected in Case You Become Incapacitated or Die

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Apr 11, 2017 | Blog, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Wills & Trusts

Do It Now: Name a Guardian for Your Minor Child(ren)   We know it’s hard. Thinking about someone else raising your children stops us all in our tracks. It feels crushing and too horrific to consider. But you must. If you don’t, a stranger will determine who...

Chicago Suburb Estate Planning Attorney, Kerlin Walsh Law, Offers Advice on How to Choose a Trustee for Your Trust

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Mar 21, 2017 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Wills & Trusts

When you establish a trust, you name someone to be the trustee. A trustee does what you do right now with your financial affairs – collect income, pay bills and taxes, save and invest for the future, buy and sell assets, provide for your loved ones, keep...

Kerlin Walsh Law Will Ensure You Avoid These 5 Tragic Mistakes When Leaving Assets to Your Pets

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Feb 20, 2017 | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

  A pet trust is an excellent way to make sure your beloved pet will receive proper care after you pass on or become incapacitated. It’s critical to set up a pet trust correctly to ensure there are no loopholes or unforeseen situations that could make your plans...

Is a Financial Plan Enough? Why the Experienced Estate Planning Attorneys at Kerlin Walsh Law Say You Need an Estate Plan, Too!

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Dec 6, 2016 | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

  If you want to leave a robust financial legacy for your family, a financial plan alone is only part of the big picture for your overall monetary health. A well-informed financial plan is worth your time for several reasons, but let’s look at how financial and...

Kerlin Walsh Law Advises You to Talk with Your Family about Your Estate Plan During this Holiday Season

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Nov 14, 2016 | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

  Many of us labor a lifetime to build up our assets and fight for causes that matter to us. Few things are more fulfilling than the thought of sharing wealth and legacy with our family. Of course, it’s impossible to plan for every eventuality, but careful...