OK, you have done your Google search. You read about Community Medicaid. However, you don't believe that your loved one qualifies because they have too much money in the bank. Their income is too high, or both. In order to…
The mortgage interest deduction allows taxpayers who own their homes to reduce their taxable income by the amount of interest paid on a loan that is secured by their principal residence or secondary residence. Starting in 2018 the Mortgage Interest…
Russo Law Group is pleased to announce that Eric J. Einhart has been named its newest partner. The promotion strengthens the firm’s core practice areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trust and Estate Administration, Guardianship, Real Estate and Tax Law…
This article is written by Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard, Esq., a guest author for the Russo Law Group P.C. blog. Mistakes happen in every walk of life, but when they come in the form of medication errors, the consequences can be devastating…
A guardianship proceeding can be very expensive, very time consuming, and very emotionally and physically draining. This is true for the person who needs a guardian and for the family members as well. Why is this? Take a look at the reasons below: You…
As divorce, blended families, and second and third marriages become more common in our society, the questions of how these changing family dynamics will impact our aging population have become more complicated. The issue of divorce becomes especially complicated when…
This article is written by Crysti Farra, Esq., a guest author for the Russo Law Group P.C. blog. Social Security, as a program, began in 1935; however, it took more than 20 years before Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) was added…
Under the newly enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the rule applicable to alimony payments has been flipped on its head. Alimony is the payments that someone gives to an ex-spouse who earns less money. Alimony payments, which are…
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are incredibly important for many senior citizens and individuals with special needs. It can be devastating if there is a disruption in these benefits of any kind. In order to avoid disruption…
Getting the whole family to come together in one room is not an easy feat. That is why many people choose to discuss important issues, such as their estate planning goals, with their families during the holiday season. We always…