Sometimes, you just need access to your IRA account to make ends meet but you have heard about an IRS penalty for early withdrawal. Are there any exceptions? A person can make early withdrawals from their IRA without paying a…
Vincent J. Russo and Victoria Roberts Drogin are proud to announce the premiere of the Sixth Season of their Telly Award winning show, Family Comes First. Family Comes First is dedicated to highlighting the challenges that families face in their daily lives and…
We are proud to announce that Vincent J. Russo has been named on the "New York Metro Super Lawyers" list. In addition, one of our associates, Kim N. Christian has been named a "Rising Star". The Super Lawyers website notes…
The Social Security Administration must recognize same-sex marriages when determining marital status for Title II and Medicare benefits, thanks to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, United States v. Windsor. This means that spouses of same-sex marriages are entitled to…
Many people often get confused what the two programs entail because their names are so similar. Although both programs provide health coverage, the two are very different. Medicare is a federal program that is offered to everyone 65 and over…
Martial arts classes in Albany, New York, are being used to help kids with special needs not only physically, but also mentally. Although, it seems like simple kicking and punching, this karate class teaches these kids moves that are anything…
When, if ever, should the court trump the decision making authority of a parent when it comes time to the health and welfare of a child? Some say never, but others say only when the best interests of the child are…
It is no secret from reading Joan River's 2012 book, "I Hate Everyone…Starting With Me", Joan Rivers was a realist about death. In the book, she included a section on how she envisioned her own funeral: “When I die (and yes, Melissa,…
Why hire an attorney to draft and supervise the execution of your Last Will and Testament? While there is no question that the internet and bookstores are littered with do-it-yourself legal information, and many people may feel confident they can…
For parents of special needs children (either mentally or physically), passing control of their children to a stranger or outside health professional can be difficult. Many parents however, do not establish plans for their children should they become too sick to…