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We understand how difficult it is to cope with the death of a loved one while trying to figure out probate and trust and estate administration. We have professional services available to help ease your burden. You can relax knowing that the job is being done right by people who care. We are here to help you both during the planning process, and when a loved one passes.

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Effective IMMEDIATELY, New York State has "EXPANDED" Medicaid Estate Recovery.

  • Life Estates
  • Revocable Trusts
  • Certain Irrevocable Trusts

Everyone with a Life Estate or Irrevocable Trust needs to take action to ensure that their assets are protected.

The time to act is NOW!

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Published in VJRussoLaw Blog
  • How Can I Protect My Assets From Medicaid and Still Maintain Control?
  • What Exactly is an Asset Protection Trust?
  • Asset Protection Strategies - What if I Need the Assets Back?

The problem: The will my husband and I drew up names our son as executor. Due to family circumstances, we would now like my husband’s brother to act as executor, not our son. Do we need to redo our will, or can we just sign an addendum with this change and have it notarized?

The expert: Frank L. Buquicchio, elder law and estate planning attorney, Vincent J. Russo & Associates.