by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | May 7, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, Wills & Trusts
There is a version of Estate Planning that most parents picture when they first come to us: a Will, maybe a Trust, a plan for what happens to their assets when they are gone. That conversation matters, and we have it all the time. However, there is another...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Apr 30, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Wills & Trusts
If there is one misconception we encounter more than any other in our practice, it is this: “I have a Will, so my family is taken care of.” A Will is a meaningful document. It expresses your wishes, names guardians for your children, and designates who...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Apr 23, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Wills & Trusts
Most people think of estate planning as something you do to prepare for death. However, in our experience, the moments when a plan matters happen while you are still very much alive, just unable to speak for yourself, manage your finances, or make decisions about...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Apr 13, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Wills & Trusts
Spring often prompts reflection on what you have built: your home, business, retirement accounts, life insurance, and investments. Seeing your progress is rewarding. Your efforts have produced real results. Consider this: When was the last time your legal protections...
by Eileen Kerlin Walsh | Apr 9, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, Estate Planning, Kerlin Walsh Law, Wills & Trusts
There is a question that comes up in our practice more often than most people might expect: “Can I leave money to my child with a disability without them losing their benefits?” The answer is yes, but only if the plan is structured correctly. For many...
by Carrie Rauwolf | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog, Client Relationships, Common Questions, Education, End-of-Life wishes, Estate Planning, Healthcare Decisions, Kerlin Walsh Law, News, Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Question 1: If the property is currently in my spouse’s name, can I legally force my spouse to add my name to the deed? Generally speaking, you cannot legally force your spouse to add your name to a deed unless there is an enforceable legal agreement, such as a...
