How to ensure your well-meaning gift is a lucky blessing (instead of a curse)

by | Mar 1, 2022 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Mental Health, Power of Attorney, Probate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning

Using a Standby Supplemental Needs Trust to Protect Your Loved Ones We all plan for “just-in-case” scenarios. When packing for our week-long vacation, we throw in a rain jacket even though the weather forecast is sunny—just in case. When planning for the future, it is...

Advisors: When a Client Wants to Make You Beneficiary…

by | Dec 20, 2021 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Life Insurance, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Probate, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning

Imagine the following scenario: As a professional advisor, you have worked with a married couple for decades. They have been ideal clients, have taken a genuine interest in you and your family, and have told you on multiple occasions how much they appreciate your...

We know you love your Advisors, but…

by | Dec 20, 2021 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Life Insurance, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Probate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning

  Imagine the following scenario: For years, you have worked with a valued professional advisor who has become a close friend, maybe even closer than some of your family members. You know his or her family, attend church together, and know him or her to be a...

Advisors: Don’t Let Your Clients Fall Victim to These Common Myths

by | Oct 22, 2021 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Life Insurance, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Probate, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning

  There are common estate planning myths that, left unaddressed, can create serious trouble for families and individuals, often leading to family conflict, permanently damaged relationships, and lengthy and expensive court battles. These are all avoidable!  ...

Don’t Let These Common Myths Scare You

by | Oct 22, 2021 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Life Insurance, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Probate, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning

  There are common estate planning myths that, left unaddressed, can create serious trouble for your loved ones, often leading to family conflict, permanently damaged relationships, and lengthy and expensive court battles. These are all avoidable!   Myth #1:...