Vincent Russo on CFN Live: Avoiding Costly Mistakes
Learn how to avoid costly mistakes with your last will and testament and protect what matters most to you and your family.
Avoiding Costly Mistakes: Don’t Let Your Will Fail Your Family
Your Last Will and Testament is something that affects nearly every family but often gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. It's one of the most important documents you'll ever sign, yet small mistakes can create big, costly…
Russo Law Group Recognized by Best Lawyers
Russo Law Group is proud to announce that several of its distinguished lawyers will be featured in the esteemed 31ˢᵗ edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and the fifth edition of Best Lawyers Ones to Watch® in America. This…
Preventing Elder Abuse: Protecting Vulnerable Adults
Elder financial abuse is a significant issue affecting older adults nationwide. It involves the exploitation or misuse of a senior’s finances or assets for personal gain. Often, the perpetrator is someone who occupies a position of trust with respect to…
Understanding Trust Types: A Beginner’s Guide
All of us have heard about trusts, usually in relation to someone who receives a trust fund. Some may believe that only wealthy people have trusts, but they are common and useful tools when creating estate plans of all sizes…
A Living Will: Why You Need One
A living will is used to specify the treatment you wish to receive when it comes to end of life decisions. It is often accompanied by a health care proxy, which allows someone of your choosing to make treatment decisions…
The Best Way to Discuss Estate Planning and Finances With Aging Parents
As your parents age, it’s important for you to become familiarized with your parents’ finances and obligations so you are in the best position to assist them, should it become necessary. This topic may be difficult to bring up, therefore…
The Importance of Planning for Estate Changes When Moving
For many reasons, an individual may have to move from one state to another. Whether it’s due to employment opportunities or family, you may want to review your estate plan prepared under the laws of the state you left. If…
The Impact of Divorce on Estate Planning
New York’s “revocation on death” statute (New York Estates Powers & Trusts Law §5-1.4 ) states that without the express terms of a governing document (e.g., a Last Will and Testament, Trust, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Security…
Living Wills: How to Prepare Them
A living will, also known as an advance health care directive, is a legal document that stipulates what actions you would like medical professionals to take if you become incapable of making decisions. A living will is crucial for all…