On Septiembre 11, 2001, hundreds of first responders rushed into the World Trade Towers. They followed a human instinct; one that was stronger in them than most others to save lives and it cost many of them their own lives. …
There are some events in life that we can’t emotionally prepare for. They can come on suddenly and unexpectedly. But an estate planning attorney can help legally prepare for some of them. Here are some life events that can be…
A number of my clients have experienced a gap in their Medicaid coverage because they moved from one state to another to be closer to their families. It is important to remember that Medicaid is not portable. You cannot simply…
Crear un legado es una forma de honrar su vida y beneficiar a las generaciones futuras. Siempre recordamos a nuestros clientes que, en lo que respecta a la planificación patrimonialno no sirve para todos.
Cuando nos reunimos con nuevos clientes para implementar su planificación patrimonial, una de las muchas preguntas que hacemos incluye: "¿Cuáles son sus objetivos de planificación patrimonial?" Hacemos esta pregunta porque cada cliente tiene diferentes objetivos y, por lo tanto, el plan de sucesión de cada cliente debe adaptarse para alcanzar estos objetivos.
In a previous blog, we discussed the important documents—healthcare proxy, living will, and power of attorney—that allow you to appoint people to make healthcare, legal, and financial decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated. If you have not finalized those…
Family Comes First co-hosts, Vincent J. Russo and Victoria Drogin, have an exciting announcement! Season 8 is now available—along with all previous seasons—to watch online via the Family Comes First website and YouTube channel. For those who may have missed…
Caring for a child with special needs requires many resources, one of which may be Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
When a parent of a child with special needs retires and begins receiving Social Security retirement benefits, the child may qualify for SSDI. A lesser known provision in the Social Security regulation allows the spouse of the retiree to also receive Social Security benefits regardless of whether they are of retirement age or not—so long as they are caring for the child with special needs at home.
When sending your child to college, expect the best, but plan for the worst. As parents, we spend so much time ensuring our children have all the supplies they need when going off to college: the extra-long sheets, the microwave,…
Russo Law Group, P.C. is pleased to share this article on behalf of guest author Don Poole. It is becoming more competitive to get access to the best long-term care providers, as 10,000 Baby Boomers turn age 65 every day…
Unlike a general practice attorney who may execute wills and trusts, elder law attorneys are versed in the complex issues the elderly face. Elder law attorneys also use a holistic approach to aid their clients. What does this mean? Actions…