Dartmouth, MA – The elder law and estate planning law firm, Walecka Law, P.C., is pleased to announce that Brandon Walecka, Esq., LL.M. was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Dartmouth Council on Aging on November 27, 2023. The Council on Aging Board is an advisory board in which members are appointed by …
Forbes Article: 10 Costly Estate Planning Mistakes
An Estate Plan, when executed properly, saves time, money, and resources. However, some simple mistakes people make can cost a lot of money. Read here to find out what these mistakes are and how you can avoid making them.
Big News: Major Changes to Massachusetts Estate Tax Limit in 2023
Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com In a landmark decision, the Massachusetts Legislature, in collaboration with Governor Maura Healey, has ushered in a sweeping $1 billion tax package, encompassing a comprehensive overhaul of various Massachusetts tax laws, with a particular focus on the …
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Extended Age Limit and Increased Contributions for ABLE Accounts
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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Pause Before Signing That Health Care Proxy
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 …
Estate Planning This Holiday Season
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 …
Considerations When Choosing a Trustee
Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Many of my clients choose to create a trust as part of their Estate Plan. After all, trusts save time, cost, paperwork, and have the potential to reduce taxes. They also ensure that the Trustor’s assets are handled according to their …
We Make House Calls!
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 …