by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Nov 9, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Personal Development, Power of Attorney, Probate, Wills & Trusts
In 2025, what is the total amount of money and property you can gift during your lifetime and leave at your death to your loved ones (other than to your spouse) without owing federal estate tax? $5 million $15 million $13.99 million as much as you want The correct...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Nov 9, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Personal Development, Wellness, Wills & Trusts
What comes to mind when you think of the typical American family? Today’s families take many different forms: Some are blended through divorce and remarriage while others are built through long-term partnerships, adoption, or fostering. Families may include same-sex...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Nov 9, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Personal Development, Wills & Trusts
Have You or Your Loved Ones Used These Excuses to Avoid Estate Planning? We all have those nagging to-do items that never seem to make it to the top of our list, even though we know how important they are. Maybe it is scheduling a checkup with the doctor, calling the...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 7, 2022 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Kerlin Walsh Law, Palos Park Property Sisters, Personal Development, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts
You probably have a good idea where you want your assets to go after you pass away, first to your spouse and then to your children and named beneficiaries. But if you do not engage in proper estate planning, your wishes may not be fulfilled. What is a Bloodline Trust?...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 26, 2022 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Kerlin Walsh Law, Palos Park Property Sisters, Personal Development, Real Estate
Selling a Deceased Loved One’s Real Estate: Things You Need to Know After the death of a loved one, such as a parent, there are a variety of tasks that must be handled to wrap up your loved one’s final affairs. Selling your deceased loved one’s real estate is...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jun 29, 2022 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Kerlin Walsh Law, Palos Park Property Sisters, Personal Development
Research every investor, novice and expert alike, should do when considering an investment property with hopes of renting out and/or flipping. HOW YOUR TENACITY CAN BE PUT TO WORK: Learn the area. Start by getting in the car and taking a drive. In addition to driving...
