Let Us Reintroduce Ourselves
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…
SSI Benefits: What Happens When a Child Turns 18?
Parents of children with disabilities must prepare for the day their child becomes an adult. Many factors could influence whether adults with special needs will remain eligible for Social Security Income (SSI) benefits once they turn 18. The Definition of…
Vincent Russo on CFN Live: Spotlight on Achieving a Better Life Experience
Watch Vincent J. Russo Legal Correspondent on Catholic Faith Network’s CFN Live! Vincent appeared on CFN Live on November 10th to discuss "Spotlight on Achieving a Better Life Experience" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUbDYQhU25Y Vincent J. Russo addresses how people with disabilities can…
Vincent Russo on CFN Live: New Legislation Protecting the Rights of New Yorkers with Disabilities
Watch Vincent J. Russo Legal Correspondent on Catholic Faith Network’s CFN Live! Vincent appeared on CFN Live on September 22nd to discuss "New Legislation Protecting the Rights of New Yorkers with Disabilities" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_ICtlanatg Vincent J. Russo explains why we…
How to Navigate the Medicaid Transfer Exemption
Under current law, certain transfers of assets by a Medicaid applicant or recipient don’t result in any transfer penalties. An asset of any value or type can be transferred without penalty to children with disabilities regardless of age. The law…
Planning an Estate for a Child or Adult With Special Needs
What are special needs? Special needs is a specific disability type requiring focused attention on education for those with learning difficulties, behavioral or emotional problems, or physical disabilities. How are special needs defined? The term special needs refers to those with learning…
Invest in Life Insurance to Fund a Special Needs Trust
Parenting a child with special needs comes with unique responsibilities. Funding a special needs trust (SNT) with life insurance is one of the most important things you can do to provide additional monies while protecting eligibility for government benefit programs…
Should Parents Disinherit Special Needs Children?
One of the most frustrating things as a special needs planning attorney is creating an estate plan for parents who tell me they need to disinherit their special needs children because they are receiving some kind of government benefits. While…
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day
Today, March 21, 2022, is World Down Syndrome Day. On this day, people throughout the world organize and participate in activities and events to raise public awareness and create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being…
Special Needs and Disability Checklist
Caring for the everyday needs of a Special Needs person can be challenging. Are they receiving all of the benefits they are entitled to? Who will render care to them if you are no longer able to? Creating a plan…