by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 9, 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...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jul 6, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Wills & Trusts
KEY TAKEAWAYS One signature doesn’t always change everything. Once the divorce is final – not all legal needs are necessarily complete. What is in a divorce decree? What effect does the divorce decree have on an existing estate plan? Protecting your new future....
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 | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning
When families ask about Trusts, they almost always start with the same question: What is the difference between a Revocable and an Irrevocable Trust, and which do we need? The answer depends on your goals, and choosing incorrectly has consequences that most...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Jun 18, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts, Women and Estate Planning
Most families who set up a Trust focus on creating and funding it, but fewer consider what happens when it must be administered. When a loved one passes, someone must follow the law and carry out the instructions in the Trust. This process can seem daunting, but...
