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…
Free Webinar: “Key Insights on Probate & Estate Administration”
Navigating probate and estate administration can be complex. Join Russo Law Group’s complimentary, half-hour webinar, where one of our experienced attorneys will break down the essential steps to Probate and Estate Administration and provide strategic guidance to help ensure a…
Russo Law Group Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
Russo Law Group is proud to announce that several of our attorneys have been selected to the 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, a testament to their dedication, legal expertise, and professional achievements. Super Lawyers, a…
Be Aware of the Dangers of Joint Accounts
Many people believe that joint accounts are a good way to avoid probate and transfer money to loved ones. While joint accounts can be useful in certain circumstances, they can have dire consequences if not used properly. Adding a loved one…
Understanding Last Will and Testament: An Overview
A person's will outlines who will inherit their property upon their death and who will handle the estate settlement (an executor or personal representative). For many reasons, beneficiaries can feel slighted by what they did or did not receive, especially…
Understanding the Importance of a Last Will and Testament
Wills are legally bound directives that state who will receive your property upon your death and are an essential component of a comprehensive estate plan. If you die without one (intestate), the state will distribute your assets and property via…
Estate Planning with Living Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
Living or “inter vivos” trusts are commonly used in estate planning. These types of trusts can be separated into two broad categories, revocable and irrevocable. Both can be used in many different ways and be an instrumental part of your estate plan…
What is a Kinship Proceeding?
In New York, if an individual passes away without a Last Will and Testament, or if the will is determined to be invalid, then the decedent’s assets are subject to the state laws of intestacy. Any assets held in the…
Surviving Spouse Rights: FAQs Explained
The Right of Election of a surviving spouse of a New York decedent has been in existence since September 1, 1930. Prior to the enactment of New York’s Right of Election law, a surviving spouse possessed outdated dower and curtesy…