Protect Your Special Needs Child: Be Informed & Prepared
Parents of children with special needs will inevitably face the following question: Who is going to make health care and financial decisions for my child when I am unable to…
Life’s 5 Most Stressful Events: Are You Prepared?
There are some events in life that we can’t emotionally prepare for. They can come on suddenly and unexpectedly. But an estate planning attorney can help legally prepare for some…
How Do I Disinherit Someone in My Will?
Oftentimes when creating an estate plan, it is requested that a family member or friend be disinherited. There are many reasons why one would chose to disinherit someone. Perhaps the…
Is Your Life Insurance Still Fulfilling Its Objective?
Henry Montag, CFP, CLTC, is a guest author for the Russo Law Group P.C. blog. Do you want to establish a trust? There are many different reasons people do so: Some…
Why Everyone Should Have a Will
It is estimated that 64% of Americans do not have a will. Some of the top reasons people give for not making a will include: I do not have enough…
Understanding the Importance of Beneficiary Designations
It is important to understand the ownership of assets such as bank accounts, investments, retirement accounts, CDs and life insurance policies. When a new client meets with an estate planning attorney,…
How Do I Leave My Assets To My Child With Special Needs?
As a parent, we would like to be able to provide for our children in our lifetime as well as when we are no longer here. However, if you are…
How Should I Protect My IRA?
An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is most often one of the largest assets that an individual owns. Likewise, many people heavily rely upon their IRAs for future financial needs. So…
Choosing the Right Beneficiary for your Retirement Savings Plan
Many, if not most, people who are working (or have retired) have a retirement savings plan such as an IRA or 401(k). Parents of children with special needs need to…
Sting Won’t Let His Kids Inherit His Vast Wealth! What do you think?
Put yourself in the shoes of Sting’s children; your dad is worth $306 million and is one of the most successful musicians in history. You would think you’re set for…