by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 23, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Power of Attorney, Unmarried Partners, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Commitment alone may not give your partner legal protection. Without a plan, state law may decide who inherits your assets. Estate planning can protect more than what happens after death. Some accounts may not follow the instructions in your will or...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 18, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Without an estate plan, state law may make important decisions for you. Some of the people who matter most to you may not automatically inherit. Even an existing estate plan can leave unexpected gaps. Estate planning gives you choices state law does not....
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 17, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Healthcare Decisions, Inheritance Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Mental Health, News, Wills & Trusts
A single stretch of long-term care can consume in a year what took decades to build. That is the quiet financial risk sitting inside most family plans, and it is one of the few that a Will and a Trust alone do not fully address. Medicaid planning is how families...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 9, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Accessibility matters as much as security when storing estate planning documents. Safe deposit boxes can create access problems. A home safe can provide secure, accessible storage. Professional storage may offer another secure option. Make sure someone...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 25, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Choose decision-makers based on both trust and location. Financial and medical powers of attorney have different needs. An out-of-state executor may need local support. Make important documents accessible from anywhere. Plan for distance before it...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 19, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Mental Health, News, Power of Attorney, Wellness, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS A dementia diagnosis does not automatically mean loss of legal capacity. Medical diagnosis and legal capacity operate on different timelines. Waiting can significantly reduce a family’s options. Several legal and financial matters should be reviewed...
