Welcoming the Lunar New Year: A Celebration of Fresh Starts

This year Lunar New Year falls on January 29 . The day marks new beginnings by ushering the first new moon of the calendar year and ends on the first full moon (15 days later).

What is Lunar New Year?

Lunar New Year is an event that is celebrated by billions of people living in Asian communities around the world. Lunar New Year celebrations in each community carries their own traditions with some shared history stemming from Chinese influence.

For example, Lunar New Year in China, there is a fifteen-day celebration, part of the Spring Festival, to welcome new beginnings for luck, health, wealth, and family. Asian countries such as Korea and Vietnam, for example, also celebrate their own Lunar New Year with their own customs and traditions. The shared theme for all these communities is new beginnings.

For Chinese New Year, the Chinese people believe in the zodiac animals governing the year in a 12-year cycle. This year it is the year of the Snake. The snake symbolizes wisdom and transformation, offers opportunities for personal growth and change.

Estate Planning in the New Year

In the context of estate planning and elder law, the Year of the Snake’s themes resonate strongly. Much like the zodiac’s call for transformation, creating or updating an estate plan is an opportunity to reflect on one’s values, plan for the future, and ensure that loved ones are cared for. It’s a time to embrace change by taking proactive steps to secure your family’s legacy and peace of mind.

At the Russo Law Group, P.C., we understand that our clients come from diverse cultural backgrounds. Many of our clients celebrate Lunar New Year, and we recognize the importance of honoring traditions that emphasize family and future planning. These values align closely with the work we do as estate planning, elder law, and special needs planning attorneys.

For those celebrating Lunar New Year, the holiday’s emphasis on family togetherness provides an ideal moment to discuss and reflect on plans for the future. Whether it’s creating a will, establishing a trust, or discussing long-term care planning, this season’s themes of renewal and preparation are a natural fit for conversations about protecting loved ones and planning for what lies ahead.

Just as Lunar New Year celebrates the promise of new beginnings, we encourage our clients to embrace this spirit in their own lives. Take this opportunity to review your estate plan, discuss goals with your family, or explore ways to secure your loved ones’ futures.

From all of us at Russo Law Group, P.C., we wish everyone who celebrates a Happy Lunar New Year filled with health, happiness, and prosperity. May the Year of the Snake bring you wisdom, growth, and success in all your endeavors.