by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 4, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Probate, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning
In Illinois, everyone already has an estate plan, whether they wrote one or not. If you die without a Will, the state of Illinois has one waiting for you, and it was not written with your family in mind. That plan is called intestate succession, and it follows a fixed...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 23, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Probate, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning
A standard Estate Plan does its job well up to a point. Will, Trust, Powers of Attorney, beneficiary designations in order. For many families, that structure holds. For families whose wealth has grown significantly, that structure is often the floor, not the ceiling....
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 20, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS College can change your legal rights overnight. Could you help in a medical emergency? College paperwork isn’t enough. One conversation can protect your family. The college checklist most parents overlook. You have likely been preparing for weeks...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 17, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS Turning 18 changes more than you think. Your parents may no longer have access. One emergency can expose a big gap. Estate planning isn’t just for older adults. A few documents can protect your future. Congratulations! You are now legally an adult....
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 16, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS At 18, your legal authority as a parent ends. Medical, financial, and school information can suddenly become off-limits. Unexpected problems aren’t always emergencies. A little planning today can prevent major stress tomorrow. The best gift you can...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 16, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Probate, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning
Most people with a Living Trust assume the Trust does all the work. Set it up, fund it, and everything flows the way you intended. Then life happens. A new bank account opened last year, or a settlement check landed after everything else was in place. Maybe you...
