Abraham Lincoln, one of the greatest minds of the 19th century, died without a will. Although the 16th President of the United States died unexpectedly at age 54, it may still seem surprising that the Great Emancipator did not take…
If you have received a document called a “Waiver of Process; Consent to Probate”, from the nominated executor of a Will then you should stop and consider your rights before signing anything. This document (the “Waiver and Consent”) was sent…
Going through a divorce can be an overwhelming experience. There are so many legal and financial decisions that one must make during a period of emotional turmoil. During this chaotic time, many people don’t think about the important estate planning…
Given the fact that 43 million people in the United States are currently caring for someone over 50 years old, there is no denying that our population depends on family support for our seniors. And providing this care is expensive…
Not too long ago, companies such as Apple and Facebook made headlines for paying the expenses of their female employees to freeze their eggs. Chances are, when hearing about this news, you didn’t think it could have an effect on…
The use of life insurance can be an excellent option not only as an investment tool, but also as an intricate part of an individual’s estate plan. Should an individual choose to purchase a life insurance policy, careful attention must…
Yesterday, Congress passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 (ABLE Act). The ABLE Act will create tax-favored accounts for children and adults whose disability occurred before the age of 26; a step in the right direction to helping…
The holiday season is a busy time of year for charitable organizations to solicit support. As long as there are individuals in need or causes to support, there will be charities that are worthy of that support. But before you decide…
For the past five years, nursing homes have been using the government’s flawed five-star rating system. Many consider it flawed for its reliance on self-reported, unverified data. Two major criterion used to rate the facilities are staffing levels and quality…
A big congratulations to Vincent J. Russo who has yet again, been named the Best Lawyers' Elder Law “Lawyer of the Year” for the Tri-State Area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut). Vincent has been honored in the Best Lawyers…