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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Time Article: COVID-19 Exposed the Faults in America’s Elder Care System
Since the very beginning of the pandemic, nursing homes have been among the hardest hit. Not only is the elder population among the most vulnerable, there is also a lack of value placed on protecting them. Click here to read more.
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Medicaid Pitfall: Paying for Private Aides in Massachusetts
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. …
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Will they look at my new spouse’s assets when I apply for Nursing Home MassHealth?
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Sometimes I meet with clients who explain that they recently got married but have chosen to keep their finances separate, maintaining separate bank accounts, splitting bills, and filing taxes separately. Now, one spouse’s health has significantly changed and it looks like the ill spouse will …
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Will they look at my new spouse’s assets when I apply for Nursing Home MassHealth?
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Sometimes I meet with clients who explain that they recently got married but have chosen to keep their finances separate, maintaining separate bank accounts, splitting bills, and filing taxes separately. Now, one spouse’s health has significantly changed and it looks like the ill spouse will …
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Do Your Kids Know Your Plans? Talk to Them Today
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Most families never talk about what their wishes may be when they become incapacitated or when they die. After all, no one likes to talk about their own mortality, especially with their children (even if they are adults themselves). However, an open dialogue is the …
Do Not Leave Health Care Decisions to Chance
By Brandon C. Walecka 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 event that you do not die …
Is an In-Law Suite Right for you?
As you age, your ability to support and maintain your own home may become increasingly difficult. Health and mobility concerns may make living at home no longer feasible. In some circumstances, an adult child may suggest that you build an in-law suite in their home. The child may think that such a move will allow …