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Can a Power of Attorney Manage Your Social Security Benefits?

August 22, 2022

By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com You did the right thing, you established an estate plan consisting of the five foundational documents, including a durable power of attorney, health care proxy, HIPAA release, personal directive, and last will and testament.  In particular, a power of attorney is a powerful document that …

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Where to Keep Your Estate Planning Document

July 28, 2021

By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com You have planned ahead and have decided how you want your affairs to be handled upon your passing. You have signed all of your Foundational Estate Planning documents: A Last Will and Testament, a Durable Power of Attorney, a Personal Directive (sometimes called a living …

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Is it a good idea to have my son or daughter on my bank account?

July 20, 2021

By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com I often meet with clients who want their adult children to be able to access their accounts to help with writing checks or paying bills on their behalf. However, this good intention can create a serious risk of liability if carried out incorrectly. Often, a parent …

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What if the Bank will not Accept the Power of Attorney?

April 13, 2021

Written by Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Sometimes I get a call from a client after they go to a bank or other financial institution only to learn that the bank will not accept their family member’s power of attorney document. I will discuss strategies to discuss with your financial institutions to avoid this issue.   …

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Revoking a Power of Attorney

April 2, 2021

Written by Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Sometimes I get a call from a client who says, “I want to change my Power of Attorney.” First, what is a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA)? This is a legal document in which you designate who you want to make legal and financial decisions for you if you …

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Is it a good idea to have my son or daughter on my bank account?

January 12, 2021

Written by Brandon C. Walecka, Esq I often meet with clients who want their adult children to be able to access their accounts to help with writing checks or paying bills on their behalf. However, this good intention can create a serious risk of liability if carried out incorrectly. Often, a parent goes to the …

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Avoiding Burnout: Caregiving in a Pandemic

December 1, 2020

Written by Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. In recognition of November being National Family Caregiver Month, a time to celebrate the tireless contributions of caregivers, here are some tips and strategies to avoid caregiver burnout, a risk under any circumstances, but especially as you care for your loved one in these unprecedented times. For many caregivers, …

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