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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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Considering a Personal Care Contract

August 8, 2022

By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com This article will explore common issues and questions related to Personal Care Contracts, which is one strategy available to assist an elderly loved one with their daily care as well as a planning technique to qualify an elderly individual for Medicaid/MassHealth. A Care Contract. In …

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US News Article: What is Assisted Living?

May 6, 2022

It is necessary to consider that as we age, living alone will no longer be feasible. Read this informative article about what you need to know about assisted living facilities and how they can find the balance between helping older adults with difficult tasks while also providing them with the social contact they need to …

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AARP Article: ​10 Tips to Help Make Your Home Fall-Proof and Hazard-Free

February 28, 2022

As we age, it’s important to adjust our homes to our needs. Click here to read tips about home modification that support aging-in-place.

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Medicaid Pitfall: Paying for Private Aides in Massachusetts

February 28, 2022

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?

February 9, 2022

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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Understanding Guardianship

December 16, 2021

By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com If you are an adult child, one of the most painful moments in your lifetime may be realizing your mother or father is no longer able to safely care for themselves due to cognitive decline. Whether the cause is physical injury, Alzheimer’s disease, an acute …

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Will they look at my new spouse’s assets when I apply for Nursing Home MassHealth?

December 15, 2021

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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