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We Make House Calls!

November 23, 2022

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 …

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An Estate Planning Warning For Married Massachusetts Residents Who Are Not US Citizens

November 1, 2022

By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Married couples in Massachusetts can take advantage of unlimited gifting between spouses.  This is an effective and useful strategy that makes planning to minimize estate taxes relatively straightforward in most situations.  What if one spouse is a non-citizen, however? The estate tax rules are different.  …

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Do Not Leave Healthcare Decisions to Chance

October 28, 2022

By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com You likely have your own ideas on what should happen if you became incapacitated. However, your loved ones could have other ideas. Most people think about finances, wills, guardians for dependents, and who inherits, when the issue of their inevitable death arises. But in the …

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Have You Notified Your Homeowners Insurance Company About Your Irrevocable Trust?

October 18, 2022

By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Congratulations, you have taken the important step of creating an irrevocable trust to protect your real estate property should you need long-term care. However, you may have missed some important follow-up steps. Did you let your insurance company know of the change in the deed? …

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What is a Declaration of Homestead Exemption?

October 13, 2022

By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com If you own your home, Massachusetts homestead law may protect your home against claims of many creditors.  The homestead law protects your home if: You live in the house or plan to live in the house You use it or plan to use it as …

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PRESS RELEASE: Attorney Brandon Walecka named Adjunct Professor at UMass Law

August 31, 2022

Dartmouth, MA – The elder law and estate planning law firm, Walecka Law, P.C., is pleased to announce that Brandon Walecka, Esq., LL.M. has been named Adjunct Professor at the University of Massachusetts School of Law.  In that capacity, Atty. Walecka will teach “Elder Law: Planning for Incapacity & Death” during the fall 2022 semester. …

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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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What Grandparents Should Know About 529 Plan Impact on Taxes, MassHealth Eligibility

August 15, 2022

By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Grandparent 529 plans are becoming a popular way to save for college – and for good reason. With a 529 plan, you can build an educational legacy for your grandchild while taking advantage of tax and estate planning benefits. One potential drawback of grandparent 529 …

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