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. …
Medicaid Pitfall: Paying for Private Aides in MassachusettsRead More
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 …
Will they look at my new spouse’s assets when I apply for Nursing Home MassHealth?Read More
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 …
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 …
Will they look at my new spouse’s assets when I apply for Nursing Home MassHealth?Read More
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com We are often asked, “Will MassHealth look at every check I write when I’m applying for benefits?” When attempting to answer this question, I first try to educate the client on the basics of Medicaid eligibility and the look-back rules. Please note that when I …
Will Medicaid (MassHealth in Massachusetts) look at every check I write?Read More
As you likely remember, recent COVID-19 relief bills, included direct payments to most Americans to help offset the huge financial crisis. Among those recipients were those who are elderly and on fixed income. Medicaid (MassHealth in Massachusetts) has very strict asset and income rules in order to receive benefits. Individuals receiving such benefits may ask …
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Whenever I talk to a family whose loved one is close to spending down the required amount of assets to qualify for Medicaid (MassHealth in Massachusetts), the topic of funeral and burial expenses comes up. Most people are aware that Medicaid permits setting aside funds …
What is a testamentary supplemental needs trust? A trust is a written agreement between the person(s) who creates the trust and the person who administers the trust as to how any property owned by the trust may be used. A testamentary trust is any trust created by the terms of a person’s Will. A supplemental …
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