by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Oct 17, 2022 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Estate Planning Awareness: The Lesson Plan for Your Estate In honor of Estate Planning Awareness Week, we are taking this opportunity to make sure you have the foundational estate planning documents to ensure your own successful future. Below are some basic questions...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 14, 2022 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Power of Attorney
According to a study conducted by Caring.com, the percentage of people aged fifty-five and older who have created a Will has fallen from 60 percent to 44 percent since 2019.[1] Although creating or updating your Estate Planning may seem like a daunting task, a proper...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 10, 2022 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
With couples of similar ages, planning for the future is naturally a joint effort. However, if you are married to someone who is significantly older or younger than you, the future can look different and mean different things to each of you. To protect yourself, your...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 10, 2022 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Estate Planning, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Does a Domestic Partner Have the Same Rights as a Spouse When It Comes to Estate Planning? The short answer to whether couples in a domestic partnership have the same rights as married couples when it comes to estate planning is probably not. To a large extent, the...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 10, 2022 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Divorce is more common now than it was in the past, as is remarriage. Depending on how long a prior marriage lasted, the former couple may have engaged in certain levels of estate planning together. When that is the case, it is important to understand how a subsequent...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 10, 2022 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
As a single individual, you may feel overwhelmed when you think about who will step in and make decisions for you if you cannot make decisions for yourself and who will receive your money and property when you die. You may consider your parents or siblings, but...