Flying Solo: Why Estate Planning Still Matters and What to Do Next

by | Oct 1, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts

KEY TAKEAWAYS Who would step in if you couldn’t make decisions? The right decision-makers may not be the obvious ones. Your beneficiary choices deserve a closer look. Being single can change the tax planning equation. A plan puts you—not the law—in control. As a...

Choosing the Right People for the Right Roles in Your Estate Plan

by | Oct 1, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts

KEY TAKEAWAYS The right person for one role may not be right for another. Trust matters, but so do availability and follow-through. A conversation now can prevent confusion later. A little organization can make a difficult job easier. Your choices may deserve another...

Committed, Protected, Prepared: Estate Planning Tips for Unmarried Partners

by | 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...

Do Not Let Your Money and Property Go to the State: Why You Need an Estate Plan

by | 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....

Medicaid Planning in Illinois: How to Protect the Assets You Have Built While Qualifying for Care

by | 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...

Where Is the Best Place to Store Your Original Estate Planning Documents

by | 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...