By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Taking care of a parent in need can be a full-time job. Children may have to give up paying jobs to provide care to aging parents, though unfortunately, caregiving is usually unpaid work. Parents who want to compensate a child for taking on the challenge …
Forbes Article: 3 Estate Planning Documents Every College Student Needs
If you have a college-aged child, estate planning is probably the last thing on your mind. However, estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy and aging. It also includes provisions for while you’re still alive, and everyone can benefit from having a plan in place if they’re no longer able to care for themselves or …
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Estate Planning for Your Young Adult Child
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com If you have a young adult child or grandchild, estate planning for them is probably the last thing on your mind. At this time of year, young adults are heading off to a new and exciting chapter in their lives; college students are packing their …
Personal Directives / Living Wills
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Though many may prefer to avoid the thought, we are all mindful of the importance of expressing our end-of-life wishes to our families and loved ones when our time comes. A personal directive (often called a living will) is a written expression of your wishes …
Do Your Kids Know Your Plans? Talk to Them Today
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Most families never talk about what their wishes may be when they become incapacitated or when they die. After all, no one likes to talk about their own mortality, especially with their children (even if they are adults themselves). However, an open dialogue is the …
Nolo Article: Helping an Elder Make a Power of Attorney
Powers of attorney can bring peace of mind to both elders and their caretakers. Powers of attorney allow elders to empower a trusted person to make decisions about health care and fiances on their behalf. Having such powers in place when a loved one loses the ability to make sound financial decisions can be priceless, …
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Why You Need More Than a Will
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com I often hear from prospective clients who say, “I’m calling because I need to create a simple Will.” Nearly right away, I educate this prospective client that a simple will is not enough to adequately provide for what happens should you become incapacitated or when …
What is a Trust?
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com I often hear from prospective clients who ask, “What is a Trust?” A trust essentially is an agreement between two or more people to hold assets (e.g., a house, bank account investment, etc.) for the benefit of someone else—for the benefit of a beneficiary. So, …