The Property Sisters: Will you soon be trying to find your way as empty nesters?

by | May 16, 2022 | Blog, Education, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Palos Park Property Sisters, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts

When The Kids Head Off To College – It’s A Good Time To Evaluate Your Home As your children graduate high school, college, or start their own lives, you have new things to think about as an empty nester. And when it comes to the home, there may be some emotional ties...
To Spring or Not to Spring?

To Spring or Not to Spring?

by | Mar 15, 2022 | Blog, Client Relationships, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Facebook LIVE, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Life Insurance, Power of Attorney, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning

Springing Financial Powers of Attorney Estate planning is about more than preparing for the inevitable. A good estate plan should also consider the unexpected. Your plan may have detailed instructions for what happens when you are no longer around, but what if...

Is Your Client’s Well-Meaning Gift a Lucky Blessing (or a Curse)?

by | Mar 1, 2022 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Life Insurance, Living Trusts, Mental Health, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning

We all plan for “just-in-case” scenarios. When packing for our week-long vacation, we throw in a rain jacket even though the weather forecast is sunny—just in case. When helping clients plan for the future, it is also important to consider what will happen just in...

What to Do If You Are in a Fender Bender and How It Might Affect Your Estate Planning

by | Nov 23, 2021 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Life Insurance, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning

  In the chilling words of George R. R. Martin’s fictional Game of Thrones characters, “Winter is coming.”    Along with this change of seasons comes a change in driving conditions in much of North America—slippery roads, rain, snow, less sunlight during the...

Advisors: Don’t Let Your Clients Fall Victim to These Common Myths

by | Oct 22, 2021 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Life Insurance, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Probate, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning

  There are common estate planning myths that, left unaddressed, can create serious trouble for families and individuals, often leading to family conflict, permanently damaged relationships, and lengthy and expensive court battles. These are all avoidable!  ...