A Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) is a legal document allowing a person (referred to as the principal) to delegate authority related to legal and financial matters to another person or persons (referred to as the agent). Durable powers of attorney are…
Russo Law Group, P.C. is proud to announce our new Partner Diana Lattanzio, Esq. Diana brings over 20 years of experience to Russo Law Group, P.C., where she focuses on elder law, Medicaid planning, estate planning, special needs planning and…
A recent study has shown that when patients with early Parkinson’s disease who respond to drug therapy also receive deep-brain stimulation from an implanted medical device, they are more likely to gain improvement in their symptoms and quality of life…
Within the family, caring for elderly relatives comes naturally. The love and care many adult children receive growing up become reciprocal, particularly in the case of their aging parents. But with the advent of longer lives, it is not uncommon…
There is no doubt that contemplating our own death is one of life's greatest challenges. Yet it is crucial to think carefully about the medical treatment we would want at the end of life. Medical technology can now keep us…
Watch “In The Legal Know” with Vincent J. Russo on CFN Live! Vincent appeared on CFN Live on January 10th, 2023 to discuss “Do You Know Who Owns Your House?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PeHZKOXFO8&feature=youtu.be Vincent J. Russo discusses the different types of…
This originally aired on the Catholic Faith Network's show CFN Live: https://youtu.be/_PeHZKOXFO8 You may be surprised to hear, but in my law practice, when I ask the client, “How is your home owned?”, some clients respond I own the house,…
Remote Notarization was authorized in New York State in accordance with section 135-c of the Executive Law, effective February 25, 2022. On January 31, 2023, notaries wishing to provide remote notary services will have to register with the Department of…
2023 PENSION BENEFIT FIGURES WARTIME VETERAN REVISED JANUARY 30, 2023 TYPE OF BENEFIT Maximum Annual Pension Rate (Income Limit) Monthly Maximum Annual Pension Rate (Income Limit) Service Pension $16,037 $1,336 One dependent $21,001 $1,750 Housebound $19,598 $1,633 One dependent…
MEDICAID 2023 UPDATE COMMENCING JANUARY 1ST, THERE ARE NEW MEDICAID AMOUNTS AFFECTING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY. 2023 ASSET AND INCOME ALLOWANCES One Person Two People Income Level *including $20 unearned income disregard $1,697 $2,288 Medicaid Resource Level $30,182 $40,821 2023…