Vincent Russo on CFN Live: Do You Know about the Spousal Trust that can Protect Your Spouse?
Find out how a spousal trust can offer protection for your spouse and ensure financial security under a Will.
Do You Know about the Spousal Trust that can Protect Your Spouse?
Today we’re diving into an important topic that could impact your family’s financial future: the Spousal Trust under a Will; a planning strategy that is not well known among older married couples but offers tremendous asset protection for a surviving…
Can Both Spouses Claim Social Security Disability Insurance?
Both spouses can claim Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, in order to do so, each spouse must independently qualify for SSDI benefits. SSDI benefits consider the work history and earnings of each person who has worked and paid Social Security…
Free Webinar: “What is Your Spouse Good For?”
Kim N. Christian welcomes you to her upcoming webinar, “What is Your Spouse Good For?”, where she will provide insights on the various benefits the law offers if you are married. She will also answer any questions you may have…
Can I Disinherit My Spouse?
Under New York law, the answer as to whether you can disinherit your spouse is … not really.
In New York, there is something called the spousal right of election, which states that a surviving spouse has the right to assert his or her right to elect to inherit a portion of your net estate. As a result of this law, you cannot disinherit your spouse without your spouse’s waiver of this right.
Social Security Benefits: A Hidden Trap for Married Couples
One spouse wants to retire and the other wants to continue working. But before making this decision it is important to plan ahead to avoid a hidden trap as to Social Security Benefits. Let’s look at John and Mary’s situation. John, 64,…