Introducing Robert McGuire, 2016 Theresa Award Honoree

Introducing Robert McGuire, 2016 Theresa Award Honoree

Introducing Robert McGuire - 2016 Theresa Award HonoreeThis year at the Theresa Awards, the Theresa Foundation is proud to recognize Robert “Bob” McGuire, the Executive Director of Cerebral Palsy Nassau (CP Nassau), as one of the 2016 honorees for his continued commitment to advocating and raising awareness for those with special needs.

CP Nassau is an independent, non-profit health agency serving over 1,800 children and adults with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. The Association, founded in 1948, operates a comprehensive Treatment and Rehabilitation Center in Roosevelt, New York, which has earned international recognition for innovative and high-quality programs. Bob has worked at CP Nassau since 1982.

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Triumph Over Challenges

Triumph Over Challenges - Russo Law Group, P.CLast Wednesday, March 30, 2016, we were inspired by Dr. Susan Farella-Busch’s most thoughtful discussion on “life with dementia.” You could hear a pin drop in the room of over 70 health care professionals at our Round Table Luncheon at Puglia’s of Garden City.

  • She shared her insights of what life is like for a person with dementia and what it is also like for the caregivers.
  • She shared stories about her mother who has Alzheimer’s and what it is like for her as a caregiver.
  • She shared anecdotes from her family, and the loss of her deeply loved husband last year.

Sometimes, you find yourself in a place where you never thought you would be. We are all getting older and with that we are caregivers; we suffer the loss of loved ones.

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Medicaid Is Under Attack!

Medicaid Is Under Attack! - VJ Russo Law As in years past, the government continues to look for ways to restrict Medicaid eligibility and benefits. This year has been no different. There were proposals to further restrict Medicaid eligibility and coverage. As part of the governor’s annual budget, the New York State Senate and Assembly were presented with a plan to:

  • Eliminate or reduce spousal refusal;
  • Reduce the community spouse resource allowance; and
  • Limit what services Medicaid would pay for.

Fortunately, both houses rejected these proposals. But this may not be the end of the story.

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Can I Disinherit My Spouse?

Can I Disinherit My Spouse? Eric J. EinhartUnder New York law, the answer as to whether you can disinherit your spouse is … not really.

In New York, there is something called the spousal right of election, which states that a surviving spouse has the right to assert his or her right to elect to inherit a portion of your net estate. As a result of this law, you cannot disinherit your spouse without your spouse’s waiver of this right.

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Our Knowledge Is Your Knowledge

Our Knowledge Is Your KnowledgeWhen speaking with clients about the complicated Medicaid rules, availability, and exceptions, they often reply something like, “Wow, there’s so much to know.”

Clients come to us because we know the rules, and more importantly, we know the exceptions.

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How Do I Disinherit Someone in My Will?

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 person creating the estate plan has already provided the family member or friend with gifts during his or her lifetime. Perhaps he or she wants to avoid disqualifying the person from government benefits. There might have been a falling out between the individuals. Or there might be tax reasons for wanting to disinherit.

No matter what the reason is, it is important to understand the potential pitfalls of disinheriting someone.

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Think You Have to Disinherit Your Child with Special Needs? Think Again!

Think You Have to Disinherit Your Special-Needs Child? Think Again!Many families assume it’s better to disinherit their child with special needs. Their intentions are loving—they don’t want the child to lose their government benefits as a result of inheriting; they don’t want to do their child more harm than good. They think it would be better to leave everything to their other children, trusting that those children will take care of the child with special needs.

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