by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 2, 2026 | Blog, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Probate, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning
Your Estate Plan was accurate the day you signed it. The question is whether it still reflects your life six months, two years, or one major financial decision later. Most families don’t find out their plan has missing pieces until they need it to work. Why...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jun 29, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Probate, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Unfinished estate plans can create costly legal and family challenges. Delays often stem from emotions, complexity, or busy schedules. Complete documents help avoid probate and confusion, and ensure enforceability. Review your plan after major life...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Personal Development, Power of Attorney, Probate, Wills & Trusts
More couples than ever are building deep, lasting relationships without ever walking down the aisle. Whether by choice, circumstance, or principle, many Americans are opting out of marriage—but not out of commitment. Data indicate that cultural norms regarding...
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 | 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...
