by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 29, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Probate, Wills & Trusts
After a loved one dies, their money and property that goes through probate must be distributed to the people legally entitled to it, either according to a last will and testament (also called a will) or the state’s default distribution scheme (found in its intestacy...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 28, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Probate, Wills & Trusts
After a loved one dies, their money and property that goes through probate must be distributed to the people legally entitled to it, either according to a last will and testament (also called a will) or the state’s default distribution scheme (found in its intestacy...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 28, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Probate, Wills & Trusts
Most people think of probate (the process of collecting, managing, and distributing a deceased person’s money and property) as a private process. However, because probate involves the court system, most filings become a matter of public record. That means your nosy...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | May 21, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Probate, Wills & Trusts
Discussions about money are never just about the exact dollar amounts listed on paper. They are inherently emotional because a person’s wealth is tied to everything they have worked for and hope to pass on as their legacy. Clients can incorporate their values, life...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Apr 25, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Probate, Wills & Trusts
One of the most common reasons clients think they do not need a will is that they do not have enough assets. High-net-worth clients tend to be more proactive about estate planning. However, misconceptions about wills abound, which is a big reason many Americans do not...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Mar 10, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Palos Park Property Sisters, Probate, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts
A home is often one of the most important assets that people own. Therefore, most people want to stay in their home until they die and then have a loved one receive it. One common way to pass a home to loved ones is through a will. However, transferring property with...
