If an individual passes away with assets in their name alone and with no designated beneficiary, typically their Will must be submitted with the surrogate’s court located in the county in which the decedent resided. By submitting the decedent’s Will…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…