This originally aired on the Catholic Faith Network’s show CFN Live: https://youtu.be/1AFkjXC3-pA What is the Medicaid Long Term Care Program? The Medicaid program is the only government program that will pay for long term care. For seniors, it is important…
Watch “In The Legal Know” with Vincent J. Russo on CFN Live! Vincent appeared on CFN Live on May 15th, 2023 to discuss“Reverse Mortgages: Can be a Game Changer" (Part One) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwupVCDdMAY Vincent J. Russo discusses reverse mortgages, who can…
This originally aired on the Catholic Faith Network’s show CFN Live: https://youtu.be/gWWH0IjSvCU How does Medicaid treat life estates when it comes to Medicaid eligibility? First, let’s explain two basic Medicaid rules when it comes to your primary residence. Under Medicaid,…
Watch “In The Legal Know” with Vincent J. Russo on CFN Live! Vincent appeared on CFN Live on April 27th, 2023 to discuss“Life Estates: Helpful or Problematic?” (Part Three: Medicaid) https://youtu.be/gWWH0IjSvCU Vincent J. Russo discusses life estates as a Medicaid…
Medicaid planning in New York can be presented to the guardianship court either before a guardian has been appointed or after, depending on when the need for a Medicaid plan arises. Medicaid Planning at the Onset of the Guardianship Proceeding…
One of the most common questions we hear as New York elder law attorneys and estate planners is, “How much can I give in gifts without owing any taxes?” The Quick Answer The annual exclusion from federal gift taxes in…
Planning is crucial because nearly everyone will require long-term care during their lifetime. While we can’t predict the timing or level of care, we can take steps to prepare for an unexpected medical and financial crisis to help reduce the…
As we welcome the New Year, we would like to remind you about the many services and practice areas available at Russo Law Group, P.C. Whether you have been a part of Team Russo for years or recently became a…
Yes, you can get paid through Medicaid as a family caregiver to your loved one through a program called Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). This Medicaid-sponsored plan empowers you to choose, evaluate, and hire a friend or family member…
Although it may not seem that Covid-19 is a thing of the past, according to New York State’s Medicaid program, some of the relaxed rules enacted during the pandemic are quickly coming to an end. What Is Changing? During the…