By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com I was pleased to see Dartmouth Town Meeting approve Article 25, which adopts Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22G and expands protections for qualifying veterans receiving local property tax exemptions. While the article may have sounded technical, its practical impact is important. …
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By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Trusts are versatile and powerful estate planning tools that can provide a wide range of benefits for seniors and their families. Despite their complexity, understanding the various types of trusts and how they work can help older adults make informed decisions to protect their assets, …
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By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com A common question we get from people handling a loved one’s estate is whether they need an attorney—or if they can manage the process themselves. Our answer? It depends. Every estate is different, and the level of complexity, as well as the personal tolerance and …
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By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com In recent months we have had a number of calls coming to our office with the following problem: The caller is attempting to sell a home owned by a family member; a buyer has been found, but then shortly before the closing the sale hits …
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Losing a loved one is incredibly tough. Once the initial grief begins to fade, you’re left with the complicated and time-consuming task of figuring out if probate is necessary for their estate. But what exactly is probate, and can you avoid it to speed up …
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com The longer we live, the greater the likelihood that we will require care at some point in time. Many families go to great efforts to keep their senior loved ones at home, even if that means bringing care into the home. Unfortunately, care is expensive. …
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com On March 1, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) began requiring reporting of certain residential real estate transfers under its new Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule. This federal anti–money laundering rule applies primarily to non-financed transfers of residential real estate where the buyer is …
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com You may regularly monitor the balances of your retirement, bank, and investment accounts, but have you recently reviewed the beneficiary designations tied to these accounts? These often-overlooked details are critical to ensuring your money goes to the intended person or entity after your death. It …
Have You Checked Your Beneficiary Designations Lately?Read More
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