Scams are on the rise! Whether it be in the form of a phone call, email, or direct mailing, scam artists are trying to steal your personal information. The IRS has continuously warned taxpayers to think twice before providing any…
On February 14, 2018 a lone gunman entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where he killed seventeen people and injured 15 more in a mass shooting. A year later, the world is still mourning those we lost. They will not be forgotten as many inspired a…
"Making Ends Meet" aired on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 1:30 pm. In this episode, we addressed the basic needs of the working poor. Over 8.6 million Americans who struggle each day to survive. Our guests will discuss the different ways food…
Our partners, Vincent J. Russo and Marie Elena Puma have once again been named “Super Lawyers” on the “New York Metro Super Lawyers” list. This is Vincent’s 12th year being recognized as a Super Lawyer and Marie Elena’s 3rd year receiving this honor,…
I have a client who several years ago got one of those phone calls no parent ever wants to get. Her daughter, Susie, was a freshman at a college in upstate New York. She had graduated in the top 10%…
While there may be many reasons not to take a look at your life Insurance portfolio; you don’t really like thinking about life Insurance, you don’t understand it, you don’t want to sit down with a life Insurance salesperson that’s…
Over the past nine seasons of Family Comes First™, we have been blessed to meet amazing individuals and families with extraordinary stories. Often on our show, we like to follow up with a former guest to update our viewers as to where they are now.
On this brand new episode of Family Comes First™, “Operation Babylift,” we reacquaint you with Lana Noone. Lana was on our show back in 2009, during the second season of Family Comes First™. Lana and her late husband, Byron, were pioneers for international adoption on Long Island, New York in the 70s.
Imagine a child growing up without a home or a family to call their own; Imagine a child being alone in the world. Unfortunately, this is a reality for thousands of children in the foster care system today. The majority…
When it is said that a person has died intestate, it means that they died without leaving a Last Will and Testament. A Last Will and Testament is among the documents we call, “the four must-have legal planning documents.” The other three documents include: Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, and Living Will.
The purpose of a Last Will and Testament is to express your wishes and identify who is to receive your property and assets upon your passing. It is imperative to complete a Last Will and Testament if you want to have a say on who receives your assets when you are no longer with us.
Learning that your child has hearing loss can be a very emotional discovery. Parents are often overwhelmed with many emotions. They must quickly learn a great deal about how to best help their child. Oftentimes, parents don’t know where to turn…