Estate Planning for Snowbirds
Tired of those long, cold winters? Not interested in crazy hot and humid summers? Living in the north for the summer and south for the winter is a growing trend among retirees these days. You get the best of both…
Medicaid Planning Process For Eligibility
Do you or your loved one need immediate assistance with care? The cost of continuous long-term care can be financially devastating to families. The good news is… you have options with the right Medicaid planning process for eligibility. Medicaid provides…
What are the Responsibilities of an Executor?
Although the time and effort involved will vary with the size of the estate and the family dynamic, being named the executor of a deceased individual’s estate is a thankless job that can be time-consuming and complicated. An executor is…
What Should You Include in an Estate Plan?
What exactly should you include in your estate plan? Every estate plan (whether simple or complex) should start with a Durable General Power of Attorney. This document allows you to name agents to handle your financial and legal matters whose…
Charitable Giving Tips
The holiday season is a busy time of year for charitable organizations to solicit support. As long as there are individuals in need or causes to support, there will be charities that are worthy of that support. But before you…
Guardianships for Minors | 8 Things to Consider
Whether or not you have an estate plan in place, if you have underage children, you must take action to plan for their care in the unfortunate event you are no longer able to. This means considering guardianships for minors…
10th Annual Health Care Professional Open Forum
Please join us for our 10th Annual Elder Law Open Forum for Health Care Professionals on Thursday, November 18, 2021 virtually on Zoom where we will address topics such as: Elder Law, Medicaid, & Estate Tax Planning Update Open Forum:…
5 Estate Planning Tips for LGBT Individuals
Although each individual or family engaging in estate planning is unique, most have common concerns: living out the remainder of their lives with dignity and making sure their families are provided for after they are gone. However, if an individual…
On Air with Vincent J. Russo
Vincent J. Russo joined Hilary Topper On Air Radio Show Vincent J. Russo joined Hilary Topper on her talk show, Hilary Topper on Air. During this podcast, Do You Have a Life Plan? Vincent discusses how you can be prepared for…
Special Needs and Disability Checklist
Caring for the everyday needs of a Special Needs person can be challenging. Are they receiving all of the benefits they are entitled to? Who will render care to them if you are no longer able to? Creating a plan…