Frequently Asked Questions: Estate Planning When You Own Real Estate

by | 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...

Frequently Asked Questions: Estate Planning After a Serious Health Diagnosis

by | Mar 10, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts

A difficult health diagnosis can be emotionally and logistically overwhelming. While your health should remain your top priority, taking time to ensure that your legal and financial affairs are organized can reduce stress, prevent avoidable complications, and give...

Assisting Your Clients with Estate Planning: When Is an Estate Subject to State Death Taxes?

by | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Personal Development, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts

Educational Overview for Advisors: State Death Taxes The United States imposes a federal estate tax at death, which is based on the total value of the deceased person’s estate—everything a person owns at the time of death—and is paid from the estate itself. In...

Avoid Living Probate: How to Keep Guardians and Conservators Out of Your Clients Estates

by | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts

Key Insights for Professionals Supporting Clients Through Estate Planning Many proactive clients understand the importance of having an estate plan, yet they often assume it applies only after death. From your vantage point, it can be useful to highlight that a...

Estate Planning Facts to Share with Clients This Holiday Season

by | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts

Every year around Christmas, stores and malls across America are transformed into winter wonderlands, complete with elves, ornaments, artificial snow, and larger-than-life decorations. Many children stare in wide-eyed wonder as they wait to sit on Santa’s lap and...