Property Sisters: If You Own Your Property This Way, You May Accidentally Disinherit Your Own Children

by | Nov 9, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Palos Park Property Sisters, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts

Do you own your home, other property, or a financial account with someone else, such as a spouse or an adult child? If so, you might be surprised to learn that a common way of owning property could cause problems for your loved ones in the future. While there are...

Property Sisters: If I Leave Someone My Home, What Do They Really Get?

by | Nov 9, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Palos Park Property Sisters, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts

Your home is likely one of the most valuable assets you own, if not the mostvaluable. Calling it an asset can sound cold. A home is far more than an assortment of materials and possessions. It is also a place to live, gather, create life stories, and share memories....

Property Sisters: What to Do When You Do Not Own What You Think You Own

by | Oct 1, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Palos Park Property Sisters, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts

Imagine the following scenario: You have been living in a house for years. As your mother’s sole heir, you inherited it from her when she passed away. You pay the taxes and insurance. You make the repairs and mow the lawn. You call it home, and everyone in the family...

Property Sisters: Estate Planning Strategies to Protect Your Spouse

by | Aug 28, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Palos Park Property Sisters, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts

You found the love of your life, and as you have built your life together, you have likely weathered your fair share of storms and grown stronger because of them. Now that you are married, you are uniquely situated to provide meaningful support for your spouse after...

Property Sisters: Planning for Real Estate in a Foreign Country

by | Jul 30, 2025 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Palos Park Property Sisters, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts

The allure of a foreign land—perhaps where the weather is milder, the pace of life slower, and the cost of living lower—is a dream for many Americans who want to escape our country’s fast-paced, high-cost living. That dream can become a reality, and a tangible...