Deanna M. Eble, Esq. welcomes you to our monthly series, “Coffee & Conversation”, where attorneys from Russo Law Group get a chance to meet with clients and prospective clients in an informal setting to discuss current topics over coffee and bagels. This…
Eric J. Einhart, Partner at Russo Law Group, was recently installed as the Treasurer for the Board of Directors of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) for the 2023-2024 term. In addition to this prestigious role, Eric has…
If you are a beneficiary of a trust or estate, or next-of-kin to a decedent whose estate is involved in a Surrogate’s Court probate proceeding, you should consult with a qualified attorney before signing any documents or waiving your rights…
Sometimes when a loved one passes away, an individual who believes they inherited assets from the decedent will be told at a bank or financial institution that they need “Letters Testamentary” in order to collect those assets. The question most…
The answer to the question “Are gifts made during my lifetime includible in my estate for estate tax purposes?” depends on several factors. Federal For purposes of the Federal Estate Tax, yes, any taxable gifts you make during your lifetime…
The short, but perhaps not so obvious answer to the question “Who has the right to determine what happens to my body when I die?” is, YOU – provided you planned ahead of time. We advise many of our clients…
The practical answer to the question “Do I need a death certificate to probate a will?” is yes. In a practical sense, the Surrogate’s Court generally requires a death certificate in order to probate a Will, as it needs the…
The new federal tax law entitled, “An Act To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018,” which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs…
If the nominated Executor in your Last Will and Testament dies, then you should meet with an experienced estate planning attorney to review and possibly update your will to account for the loss. If you do not update your Will,…
In the simplest terms, a Grantor Trust is a trust that authorizes a grantor (the person who set up the trust) to retain certain powers with respect to the property transferred to the trust and the trust administration. These powers…