by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Dec 21, 2020 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Living Trusts, News, Wellness, Wills & Trusts
New Illinois law (Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2020-14) permits us to witness and notarize your signature over video conference from your own home, thereby increasing your convenience and safety. Why does this matter to you? It benefits you and your loved...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Dec 3, 2020 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, News, Wills & Trusts
This year is quickly coming to a close. For many of us, December 31 cannot come soon enough, as 2020 has been anything but a walk in the park. The first quarter of 2020 brought a worldwide pandemic. Not only did this raise concerns about everyone’s health and safety,...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Dec 3, 2020 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Wills & Trusts
This year is quickly coming to a close. For many of us, December 31 cannot come soon enough, as 2020 has been anything but a walk in the park. The first quarter of 2020 brought a worldwide pandemic. Not only did this raise concerns about everyone’s health and safety,...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Nov 4, 2020 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Wills & Trusts
Find Out What a Trust Can Do That a Will Can’t Right now, the estate tax exemption surpasses $10 million (doubled if a client is married), and although it is due to revert back to $5 million (adjusted for inflation) in 2026, many clients believe their revocable trusts...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Nov 4, 2020 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, News, Wills & Trusts
A Quick & Simple Reference Guide Confused about the differences between a will and a trust? If so, you are not alone. While it is always wise to contact experts like us, it is also important to understand the basics. Here is a quick and simple reference guide:...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Nov 4, 2020 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Wills & Trusts
Which Is Best for You? A properly funded trust allows you to avoid probate, minimize taxes, provides organization, maintains control, and provides for yourself and your heirs. In its most simple terms, a trust is a book of instructions wherein you tell your trusted...
