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…
Can a Family Caregiver Get Paid by Medicaid?
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…
Estate Planning: Life Is Like a Jigsaw Puzzle
As an estate planning attorney in New York, I have often thought that estate plans are like a puzzle. In order to have a comprehensive estate plan, you need to have all the puzzle pieces that relate to your life goals, and…
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…
Caregiver Burnout: Finding Support for Your Mental Health
Caregiver frustration and exhaustion can take a toll on your health. A support group can help caregivers manage their stress and find ways to get much needed time for themselves. The amount of responsibilities can become quite overwhelming, leading to…
The Impact of Divorce on Estate Planning
New York’s “revocation on death” statute (New York Estates Powers & Trusts Law §5-1.4 ) states that without the express terms of a governing document (e.g., a Last Will and Testament, Trust, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Security…
What is a Kinship Proceeding?
In New York, if an individual passes away without a Last Will and Testament, or if the will is determined to be invalid, then the decedent’s assets are subject to the state laws of intestacy. Any assets held in the…
Partnering With Your Spouse or Partner to Plan Your Estate
It is important to discuss your estate plan with your spouse or life partner thoughtfully and carefully. Before meeting with an estate planning attorney, it is best to discuss your ideas to present a united goal. This conversation can be…
End of Public Health Emergency for NY Medicaid
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…
Do I Owe Taxes on my Inheritance?
Do I owe taxes on my inheritance? As qualified NY estate planning attorneys, this is a common inquiry from our clients. The short and sweet answer is that inheritances are not generally considered income for federal tax purposes. With that…