By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com The holiday season is a busy time for many of us. But we are hoping that it’s a good kind of busy – the type of busy that allows you to spend more time with your family and less time at work. We know that …
Last Will & Testament
Why You Need More Than a Will
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com I often hear from prospective clients who say, “I’m calling because I need to create a simple Will.” My experience reveals that a simple will is not enough to adequately provide for what happens should you become incapacitated or when you pass away, but getting …
What If I Cannot Find the Original Will?
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com I sometimes receive a call from a family after someone passes telling me that they cannot find the original Last Will and Testament. Without the original Will, estate administration involves an application by a proposed Personal Representative (“PR”, formerly known as the Executor) and usually …
Forbes Article: Protecting Your Inheritance From Your Spouse
It’s not surprising that divorce rates spiked during the pandemic. If you are considering whether or not to stay in your relationship, it is important to consider how you can protect your inheritance. Read here to learn more.
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AARP Article: Waiting to be a Widow: What Every Woman Should Know
Most women will outlive their husbands. Read here to understand and prepare for the reality of becoming a widow.
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Yahoo Article: Why You Should Put Your House in a Living Trust
It’s so important to include one of your biggest assets, your home, in your estate plan so that you can ensure it is left to the people you want it to be left to. Read here to learn what a living trust is and why it is an essential tool for planning and distributing your …
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CNBC Article: Your Ex-Spouse Could Inherit Your Money.
Depending on how you plan, your will could contain information that may be surprising to your loved ones. There are situations in which, if you neglect to update your beneficiaries, your ex spouse could inherit your money. Read more here.
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CNBC Article: More than 70% of Black Americans Don’t Have a Will
While over 33% of all adults in the US have a will, only 27.5% of Black Americans have one. The result is that Black Americans are missing out on the largest wealth transfer in history. Click here to read about why this is happening and how to begin to bridge this disparity.
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