Unlock the Benefits of our Family Plan Coupon
At Russo Law Group, you are not just a client, you are family! Did you know that as a client of our firm, you can give an immediate family member a Family Plan Coupon? Our goal is to forge a bond…
Health Care Proxy, Living Will, and Power of Attorney
If someone becomes incapacitated or can't communicate their wishes, who makes decisions on their behalf? How do decisions get made? What gives someone the legal authority to make decisions? If you plan ahead, you can create a power of attorney,…
Organ Donation: The Ultimate Gift
Have you ever taken the time to really understand what is involved with organ donation? We all have heard of a compelling story that makes us stop and consider the conversation. Little Abbie who saved 5 lives when she lost…
Free Webinar: “Why Do I Need a Health Care Proxy and Living Will?”
Kim N. Christian, Esq. welcomes you to her upcoming webinar on Why Do I Need a Health Care Proxy and Living Will?, where she will share information on what is a Health Care Proxy and Living Will, why do you…
Unveiling the Afterlife of the Durable Power of Attorney
As Elder Law attorneys in New York, we constantly recommend our clients execute a durable power of attorney (DPOA) in case of incapacitation due to accident, illness, or declining health with age. The question that usually follows this recommendation is, “what happens…
What can an agent in a power of attorney do?
What can an agent in a power of attorney do? That entirely depends on the authority granted in the actual document. In New York, you can use a statutory form of Power of Attorney to allow your agent to handle…
Estate Planning Online: Why You Shouldn’t Try It
You can find instructions online for anything these days, including estate planning. So, why shouldn’t you use one of these online guides to plan your estate? Attempting to do your own estate planning online using a guide or forms you…
It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for the Future
We have all heard those stories where we stop and say, wait, but he was a runner and took great care of himself. He was only 52. She was only 55. If there is one thing that we have learned…
The 5 Must-Have Estate Plan Documents
A critical component to all estate plans is that an individual needs five must-have estate plan documents. The 5 must-have estate planning legal documents consist of: Durable Power of Attorney Health Care Proxy Living Will (Health Care Declaration) Authorization for…
The Importance of Estate Planning in Light of COVID-19
COVID-19 has forced many of us to confront a scenario in which we are wondering what would happen if we suddenly became critically ill or, in some instances, unexpectedly and suddenly passed away. These scenarios may trigger a person to…