By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com In a significant development for Massachusetts homeowners, the Affordable Homes Act recently passed on August 6, 2024 has enhanced protections for primary residences. The Homestead Exemption is a crucial legal provision that shields the equity in a person’s home from creditors in the event of …
The New Massachusetts Homestead Exemption Law Change: What Homeowners Need to KnowRead More
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com As of September 30, 2024, food no longer is considered “In-Kind Support and Maintenance” (ISM) under Supplemental Security Income (SSI) rules. SSI Background and the Impact of ISM SSI supports individuals with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or over 65, with a …
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By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com You may know that with a Revocable Trust, you should take steps to transfer your assets into your trust during your lifetime, to ensure it accomplishes your goals (such as probate avoidance, estate tax reduction, and providing for your beneficiaries). This particularly is important when …
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Sometimes while meeting with a client, they express how they trust each of their children equally and unequivocally or they want to be perceived as “fair” so request to name multiple children as their power of attorney. What is a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA)? …
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By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Massachusetts recently passed legislation expanding the use of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), giving homeowners more flexibility and families new options for multigenerational living. This law requires municipalities to allow ADUs by right in all single-family zoning districts—eliminating the need for special permits in many cases. …
Massachusetts ADU Law: A New Path for Multigenerational LivingRead More
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com When an individual dies owning property solely in his or her name, then a formal procedure (known as “Probate”) is usually needed to determine to whom the property should pass. If there is a valid Will, the property will pass according to its terms. If …
Probating Newly Discovered Assets after the Close of ProbateRead More
Written by Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Spurred on by the death of her husband, Diane Rehm takes an in-depth look at medical aid in dying. She speaks to people on all sides of the issue, uncovering the pros and cons, and the facts and the myths surrounding this controversial practice that is now legal in …
By Brandon C. Walecka Justice in Aging has updated its guide, “25 Common Nursing Home Problems-& How to Resolve Them.” The revised guide includes, among other things, COVID-19 specific information, 2021 Medicare eligibility standards, and advice on how to refuse arbitration agreements under a recently revised federal regulation. This updated version of the guide offers …
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