Digital Vaults: The Estate Planning Tool Your Family May Be Missing

by | Oct 15, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Digital Assets, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts

KEY TAKEAWAYS A digital vault may be the missing piece in your family’s preparedness plan. Important information isn’t always easy to find when it matters most. Who can access your information may be just as important as where it’s stored. Not all...

Who Speaks for You? Choosing Trusted Decision-Makers Without Adult Children

by | Oct 15, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Probate, Wills & Trusts

KEY TAKEAWAYS Estate planning without adult children comes with some important considerations. Those closest to you may not have the authority to act for you. Choosing the right decision-makers involves more than trust alone. Having a backup plan can be just as...

5 Estate Planning Myths Illinois Families Still Believe (And the Truth Behind Them)

by | Oct 15, 2026 | Blog, Common Questions, Estate Planning, Inheritance Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Living Trusts, News, Probate, Wills & Trusts

The Illinois probate process is the court-supervised path an estate takes after someone dies, from proving the Will to distributing what remains. For a typical Illinois estate, it runs about 12 to 18 months from the first filing to the final distribution. This guide...