Watch Vincent J. Russo Legal Correspondent on Catholic Faith Network’s CFN Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pGep23yW7U Vincent appeared on CFN Live on January 5th to discuss "The Family New Year’s Resolution" Colleen: "While some might say that they do not need New Year’s…
Tired of those long, cold winters? Not interested in crazy hot and humid summers? Living in the north for the summer and south for the winter is a growing trend among retirees these days. You get the best of both…
Although the time and effort involved will vary with the size of the estate and the family dynamic, being named the executor of a deceased individual’s estate is a thankless job that can be time-consuming and complicated. An executor is…
What exactly should you include in your estate plan? Every estate plan (whether simple or complex) should start with a Durable General Power of Attorney. This document allows you to name agents to handle your financial and legal matters whose…
Please join us for our 10th Annual Elder Law Open Forum for Health Care Professionals on Thursday, November 18, 2021 virtually on Zoom where we will address topics such as: Elder Law, Medicaid, & Estate Tax Planning Update Open Forum:…
Although each individual or family engaging in estate planning is unique, most have common concerns: living out the remainder of their lives with dignity and making sure their families are provided for after they are gone. However, if an individual…
If you have assets such as bank accounts, brokerage accounts, or real property, you have an estate and therefore you need to have a plan! Your estate is what you have today and what you leave behind after you pass…
Do I need an estate plan? Or maybe you think you don’t. Well, think again! If you’re over the age of eighteen, you need an estate plan. Why is an estate plan so important? Estate planning is life planning. When…
As people get older and their health begins to decline, it is important they engage in long-term care planning to protect the assets they have spent their entire lives building. Most often, it is the children of those individuals who…
For most people, the greatest financial asset they leave behind is real estate. Real estate is a lifetime investment and serves as a vehicle to pass down wealth to future generations. While the process of purchasing and maintaining real estate…