by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 12, 2023 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
One important purpose of estate planning is to facilitate the transfer of ownership of your money and property to your family and loved ones when you pass away. For this transfer to be as stress-free and efficient as possible, it is crucial that estate planning...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 12, 2023 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Palos Park Property Sisters, Wills & Trusts
Wills and trusts are the two basic legal instruments that people use to pass accounts and property on to their loved ones at death. Although a revocable living trust is often used in place of a will, the two are not mutually exclusive. You can have both a will and a...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 12, 2023 | Blog, Client Relationships, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Most people usually think about who will receive their retirement and bank accounts, life insurance proceeds, real estate, and other valuable possessions upon their death. However, a person’s personal property (their stuff) can also be a source of value that needs to...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 12, 2023 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Creating an estate plan is a personal and often emotional undertaking, making the selection of your estate planning attorney of the utmost importance. Here are some questions you should ask your estate planning attorney to determine if they are the right person for...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 12, 2023 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
You can create your estate plan at any time, but many people choose to begin the process sooner rather than later. Why? Because you never know when life-changing medical or financial emergencies can strike that will require someone else to manage your affairs during...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 12, 2023 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, News, Palos Park Property Sisters, Wills & Trusts
Physical security is a big part of feeling emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually secure. A home security system can fit nicely into estate planning goals, providing an extra layer of protection when we are gone—both temporarily and permanently. Incorporating a...
