by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 20, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS College can change your legal rights overnight. Could you help in a medical emergency? College paperwork isn’t enough. One conversation can protect your family. The college checklist most parents overlook. You have likely been preparing for weeks...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 17, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Turning 18 changes more than you think. Your parents may no longer have access. One emergency can expose a big gap. Estate planning isn’t just for older adults. A few documents can protect your future. Congratulations! You are now legally an adult....
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 16, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS At 18, your legal authority as a parent ends. Medical, financial, and school information can suddenly become off-limits. Unexpected problems aren’t always emergencies. A little planning today can prevent major stress tomorrow. The best gift you can...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Question 1: If the property is currently in my spouse’s name, can I legally force my spouse to add my name to the deed? Generally speaking, you cannot legally force your spouse to add your name to a deed unless there is an enforceable legal agreement, such as a...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Personal Development, Wills & Trusts
Myth 1: If both spouses’ names are on the deed to their home, the house will automatically avoid probate when the first spouse passes away. Many people may assume that if both spouses are listed on the deed, their home will automatically pass to the surviving spouse...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Personal Development, Wills & Trusts
You have probably heard of the gender pay gap. But there is also another common disparity: the estate planning gender gap. Although the two are interrelated to some extent—earning less than men puts women on an unequal path to investment and retirement savings, and...