Money Isn’t Everything in Estate Planning

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Mar 10, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Legacy Letter, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts

How to Pass Your Stories and Values to Future Generations Money and property may be the most discussed types of wealth that a person owns, but the riches of their experience and wisdom can mean even more to loved ones down the line. Reinforcement of family traditions...

Estate Planning That Expresses Who You Are

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Mar 10, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Legacy Letter, News, Wills & Trusts

5 Things to Talk About with Your Family You intend to pass along your hard-earned money and property through your estate plan, but what about your wisdom? Ensuring that you successfully pass all of this along may call for a family meeting to discuss your finances,...

Who Needs an Estate Plan?

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Mar 10, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts

If you are reading this, you need an estate plan. Why? The short answer is that everyone age 18 and older needs an estate plan. It does not matter whether you are old or young, have built up considerable wealth or are just entering adulthood—you need a written plan to...

Important Legacy Questions You Should Answer in Your Estate Plan

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Mar 10, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Legacy Letter, News, Wills & Trusts

When beginning any type of planning, you usually start with some preliminary questions. Estate planning is no different. When you begin the process, your estate planning attorney will likely ask about your family members, the accounts and property you own, and whom...

Assisting Your Client: Estate Planning for Collectors and Hobbyists

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Feb 12, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Probate, Wills & Trusts

Americans often prefer to stay busy. When we are not working, many of us turn to hobbies to keep us engaged and productive. We spend hours each day on our hobbies and leisure activities. Over the course of a lifetime, this time adds up to a significant investment. Our...

Assisting Your Client: Why Joint Ownership Should Not Be the Go-To Plan for Newlyweds

by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Feb 12, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Wills & Trusts

If your client recently married or has been married for a while and has acquired additional money or property (or plans to), they have options regarding how their assets can be owned. Although joint ownership seems easy and convenient, it may not always work as well...