In New York State, in order to contest a person’s Last Will and Testament, the challenger must have the right to do so. This right is known as “standing”. A challenger has standing under the following circumstances: When he or…
A homestead is defined by Medicaid as the primary residence occupied by the applicant, the applicant's spouse, or the applicant's minor, disabled or blind child. A homestead is exempt for purposes of Medicaid eligibility under certain circumstances. The law limits…
You love your pet and want to make sure that he will be taken care of after you pass away. After reaching that decision, most people are still unsure of what arrangements need to be made.
A pet trust is a legal agreement to provide for the care of one or more pets in the event that the pet owner dies or becomes unable to care for them. New York State gives statutory authority for the benefit of pets under Estates, Powers, and Trusts Law, Chapter 17-B.
An individual’s estate plan should include legal documents that authorize a person of your choosing to make the necessary financial and health care decisions for you in the event you are unable to make your own decisions. Every adult individual…
As your child prepares to graduate from high school, you have a laundry list of things that you will do for them. From completing those college applications to getting them Prom ready, you have your hands full. Before you send…
Are you looking for a way to put away money to pay for expenses of a loved one with disabilities? Then you should consider creating a New York “ABLE” account. “ABLE” stands for “Achieving a Better Life Experience”. To qualify…
OK, you have done your Google search. You read about Community Medicaid but you don’t believe that your loved one qualifies because they have too much money in the bank, their income is too high, or both. In order to…
The mortgage interest deduction allows taxpayers who own their homes to reduce their taxable income by the amount of interest paid on a loan that is secured by their principal residence or secondary residence. Starting in 2018 the Mortgage Interest…
Russo Law Group, P.C., a leading Estate Planning, Elder Law & Special Needs Planning law firm, is pleased to announce that Eric J. Einhart has been named its newest partner. The promotion strengthens the firm’s core practice areas of Estate…
This article is written by Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard, Esq., a guest author for the Russo Law Group P.C. blog. Mistakes happen in every walk of life, but when they come in the form of medication errors, the consequences can be devastating…