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 …
Last Will & Testament
Understanding Probate: Do I Need It?
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 …
Understanding “Per Stirpes” and “Per Capita” in Your Will
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Whenever I review drafts of a will with a client, there are certain terms that almost always trigger questions. One of those is “per stirpes.” Per stirpes is a Latin term meaning “by branch.” It describes how assets are distributed if a beneficiary dies before …
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Estate Planning This Holiday Season
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 …
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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