by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 14, 2022 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, Wills & Trusts
Most financially savvy individuals begin planning their estate when they’re in peak mental shape. The idea that this might change at some point in the distant future is an unpleasant one, and they would rather go about their Estate Planning as if they’ll be as sharp...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 14, 2022 | Blog, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law
Your family can have peace of mind knowing with certainty that they are carrying out your wishes if they have a crystal clear understanding of what those wishes are. Whether or not you have much money, you can leave an important legacy to your family simply by making...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Sep 7, 2022 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Kerlin Walsh Law, Palos Park Property Sisters, Personal Development, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts
You probably have a good idea where you want your assets to go after you pass away, first to your spouse and then to your children and named beneficiaries. But if you do not engage in proper estate planning, your wishes may not be fulfilled. What is a Bloodline Trust?...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 12, 2022 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Kerlin Walsh Law, Palos Park Property Sisters, Real Estate
A record 64 million Americans now live in a multi-generational home, according to a Pew Research Center report, up from 32.2 million in 1950. There are multiple reasons for this shift: the increasing cost of long-term care and, of course, rising housing prices. For...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 10, 2022 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
With couples of similar ages, planning for the future is naturally a joint effort. However, if you are married to someone who is significantly older or younger than you, the future can look different and mean different things to each of you. To protect yourself, your...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Aug 10, 2022 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
As a single individual, you may feel overwhelmed when you think about who will step in and make decisions for you if you cannot make decisions for yourself and who will receive your money and property when you die. You may consider your parents or siblings, but...