A Guide On How to Stress Test Your Estate Plan from the Experienced Estate Planning Attorneys At Kerlin Walsh Law

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 13, 2016 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Wills & Trusts

  So you’ve established an Estate Plan. Good for you! However, you still have to ensure that the strategy you’ve selected will maximize your peace of mind and protect your legacy. Estate plans are living, breathing creations. Your life can and will change due to...

Wondering Whether You Need to Update Your Estate Plan? Yes, You Do and Here’s Why You Need to Call Kerlin Walsh Law

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 26, 2016 | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

Hello. My name is Eileen Kerlin Walsh, and I am the Principle Attorney at Kerlin Walsh Law. I would like to share a little information with you about why you need to update your estate plan! It’s unrealistic to think that a piece of paper you draft, reflecting your...

Beyond Wills and Trusts: 3 Documents Everyone Needs According to Kerlin Walsh Law – an Estate Planning Law firm Located near Oak Lawn, Palos and Orland Park!

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 12, 2016 | Blog, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Wills & Trusts

  When it comes to estate planning, you probably think of Wills and Trusts. But there are three other estate planning documents you should think about to make your plan complete:   A Living Will A Healthcare Directive, also called an Advance Directive,...

Insight from an Experienced Oak Lawn, Illinois Estate Planning Attorney: The Only Constant in Life is Change

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 13, 2016 | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

When Circumstances Change, So Should Your Estate Plan   Your estate plan was written to reflect your situation at a specific point in time. Our lives continually change, unfolding in ways we might not have anticipated. Just like you meet with your doctor,...

Insight from a Worth, Illinois Estate Planning Attorney: Wills, Trusts & Dying Intestate: How They Differ

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jun 30, 2016 | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

  Most people understand that having an Estate Plan is a “good thing.” However, many of us don’t take the steps to get that Estate Plan in place because we don’t understand the nuances between Wills and Trusts or dying without either. Here’s what will happen if...

A Question for Chicago’s South Suburbs: Which Type of Trust Is Best for You?

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jun 16, 2016 | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

Revocable Trust v. Irrevocable Trust   Trusts allow you to avoid probate, minimize taxes, provide organization, maintain control and provide for yourself and your heirs. In its most simple terms, a Trust is a book of instructions wherein you explain what to do...