by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jun 18, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning
Most families who set up a Trust focus on creating and funding it, but fewer consider what happens when it must be administered. When a loved one passes, someone must follow the law and carry out the instructions in the Trust. This process can seem daunting, but...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jun 11, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Wills & Trusts
For Illinois families wondering how long probate takes and what it costs, the answer often exceeds expectations. The process can last anywhere from 8 to 18 months, with thousands in fees, and makes the details of a loved one’s estate public. Understanding how to...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jun 3, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Wills & Trusts
A Will and a Living Trust are both essential estate planning tools, but are not interchangeable. Illinois families who confuse the two may discover the difference at the worst time. Knowing how each document works, what it covers, and its limits is key to a plan that...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Key Insights for Professionals Supporting Clients Through Estate Planning Many proactive clients understand the importance of having an estate plan, yet they often assume it applies only after death. From your vantage point, it can be useful to highlight that a...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Nov 10, 2025 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
For many clients, becoming a parent brings tremendous joy—along with new responsibilities and a deeper sense of planning for the future. It’s also often the first time they begin thinking seriously about what would happen if they were no longer here to care for their...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 1, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Pet Trusts, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Estate planning often feels complex, leading many people to rely on assumptions that can have devastating consequences for their loved ones and their legacy. From who can make decisions for you to whether you need an estate plan, common myths can stand between you and...
