By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Photo by Katie Moum on Unsplash The ABLE Act of 2014 brought significant positive changes for individuals with disabilities, enabling them to work and save money without jeopardizing their government benefits. Previously, benefits like Medicaid and SSDI were only accessible to those with assets of …
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By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Going to the hospital for a medical procedure can be stressful, and, at times, confusing. Sometimes during the intake process, you may be asked if you have a Health Care Proxy (HCP) in place. If you do not have an HCP, or are unsure, they …
Job Description Paralegal needed for a growing solo- estate planning and elder law virtual practice in the greater New Bedford area. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, be able to multitask, be thoughtful and diligent. This position provides an opportunity to work closely and collaboratively with the attorney/owner and other legal staff …
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com The holiday season is a busy time for many of us. But we are hoping that it’s a good kind of busy – the type of busy that allows you to spend more time with your family and less time at work. We know that …
Here at Walecka Law, we take pride in prioritizing our clients. To us, this means coming to their homes to meet with them. Many of our clients are elderly, ill, or just prefer to meet in the comfort of their own home, and we are more than happy to accommodate. We will also be happy …
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Each year, inflation impacts the amounts exempt from federal estate and gift taxes. Exemption amounts for 2023 are out now. Read more here.
Forbes Article: IRS Announces Estate And Gift Tax Exemption Amounts For 2023Read More
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Married couples in Massachusetts can take advantage of unlimited gifting between spouses. This is an effective and useful strategy that makes planning to minimize estate taxes relatively straightforward in most situations. What if one spouse is a non-citizen, however? The estate tax rules are different. …
An Estate Planning Warning For Married Massachusetts Residents Who Are Not US CitizensRead More
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com You likely have your own ideas on what should happen if you became incapacitated. However, your loved ones could have other ideas. Most people think about finances, wills, guardians for dependents, and who inherits, when the issue of their inevitable death arises. But in the …
