Unlock the Benefits of our Family Plan Coupon
At Russo Law Group, you are not just a client, you are family! Did you know that as a client of our firm, you can give an immediate family member a Family Plan Coupon? Our goal is to forge a bond…
How Does the SECURE Act Impact RMDs?
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (the SECURE Act) was part of the spending bill legislation passed by Congress in 2020. It was followed by the SECURE Act 2.0, which expanded the law designed to increase retirement…
Seguridad Social: Tramitar la "burocracia"
How do you get the Social Security Administration (SSA) to listen to you when you act on behalf of a loved one? Good question! Recently, one of our clients wanted to change the home address for her husband, who couldn't…
Patients on Medicare Find It More Difficult to Retain Their Home Health Care
In the US, Medicare home health providers, including occupational, speech, and physical therapists, social services, and intermittent skilled nurses, are repeating the same refrain: "Your wife (or partner) is not going to get better, so we have to discontinue our…
La jardinería a lo largo de los años
Gardening is an activity that can bring joy to people of all ages, from young to old! Whether you are just starting out in your twenties, reaching middle age, or entering senior hood, there is something for everyone to enjoy…
Keeping Your Estate Plan Current Is Important
Estate planning documents should be reviewed periodically, particularly after significant life changes such as marriages, births, divorces, and moving to a new state. Children grow up, marriages dissolve, property gets sold, and residences change. That’s why we recommend you consult…
IRS Gift Tax: How Much Can You Gift Without Reporting?
The amount you can gift to any one individual in a particular year without reporting it to the IRS is always changing. In 2023, you can gift $17,000 as an individual or $34,000 as a married couple to as many…
Health Care Proxy, Living Will, and Power of Attorney
If someone becomes incapacitated or can't communicate their wishes, who makes decisions on their behalf? How do decisions get made? What gives someone the legal authority to make decisions? If you plan ahead, you can create a power of attorney,…
The Significance of Holographic Wills
When the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin, passed away in Agosto 2018, her four sons filed paperwork with the Oakland County Probate Court in Michigan indicating that she passed away without a will. Since there were no estate planning documents…
The 411 on Medicaid Planning in New York
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…