On October 17, Team Russo participated in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk. For this 28th Annual walk, we were back in person with close to 7,000 Participants and 1,017 Registered Teams! Overall, a total of…
Did you miss our last webinar/Facebook Live Event? You can access the recording below. Kim N. Christian, Esq. shared information on how to organize your personal information, collecting asset information, and gathering existing estate planning documents in preparation for meeting…
GARDEN CITY, NY—Six attorneys from Russo Law Group, P.C. have been honored by Super Lawyers Magazine: three attorneys were named Super Lawyers and three attorneys were named Rising Stars. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service that recognizes outstanding lawyers…
RLG Attorney Kim Christian Will Be Featured On The Boomer Buzz Radio Show! Learn How Elder Law and Estate Planning can Protect You and Your Family. What legal documents do all seniors need? What can happen if you don’t have…
In New York State, in order to contest a person’s Last Will and Testament, the challenger must have the right to do so. This right is known as “standing”. A challenger has standing under the following circumstances: When he or…
A homestead is defined by Medicaid as the primary residence occupied by the applicant, the applicant's spouse, or the applicant's minor, disabled or blind child. A homestead is exempt for purposes of Medicaid eligibility under certain circumstances. The law limits…
You love your pet and want to make sure that he will be taken care of after you pass away. After reaching that decision, most people are still unsure of what arrangements need to be made.
A pet trust is a legal agreement to provide for the care of one or more pets in the event that the pet owner dies or becomes unable to care for them. New York State gives statutory authority for the benefit of pets under Estates, Powers, and Trusts Law, Chapter 17-B.
An individual’s estate plan should include legal documents that authorize a person of your choosing to make the necessary financial and health care decisions for you in the event you are unable to make your own decisions. Every adult individual…
When a person dies, his or her estate may need to go through probate. If the decedent leaves a will directing how his or her property should be distributed after death, the will must be submitted to the probate court…
There are some events in life that we can’t emotionally prepare for. They can come on suddenly and unexpectedly. But an estate planning attorney can help legally prepare for some of them. Here are some life events that can be…