Your Family Is Not One-Size-Fits-All; Your Estate Plan Should Not Be, Either

by | Oct 22, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Unmarried Partners, Wills & Trusts

KEY TAKEAWAYS Traditional inheritance laws may not reflect your family relationships. Blended families need to balance competing inheritance priorities. Unmarried partners may lack important inheritance and decision-making rights. Specialized trusts can protect...

Committed, Protected, Prepared: Estate Planning Tips for Unmarried Partners

by | Sep 23, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Power of Attorney, Unmarried Partners, Wills & Trusts

KEY TAKEAWAYS Commitment alone may not give your partner legal protection. Without a plan, state law may decide who inherits your assets. Estate planning can protect more than what happens after death. Some accounts may not follow the instructions in your will or...