Oftentimes parents of children with special needs, whether developmentally or intellectually, mistakenly believe that they may continue to make decisions on their child’s behalf after the child turns eighteen (18) years of age. However, once the child attains the age…
A minor child is an individual who is under eighteen (18) years of age, who is not married, and who is not in military service. When you have a minor child, it is essential that you nominate a guardian of…
If an individual passes away with assets in their name alone and with no designated beneficiary, typically their Will must be submitted with the surrogate’s court located in the county in which the decedent resided. By submitting the decedent’s Will…
Tired of those long, cold winters? Not interested in crazy hot and humid summers? Living in the north for the summer and south for the winter is a growing trend among retirees these days. You get the best of both…
Do you or your loved one need immediate assistance with care? The cost of continuous long-term care can be financially devastating to families. The good news is… you have options with the right Medicaid planning process for eligibility. Medicaid provides…
Although the time and effort involved will vary with the size of the estate and the family dynamic, being named the executor of a deceased individual’s estate is a thankless job that can be time-consuming and complicated. An executor is…
Social Security 2022 Update SOCIAL SECURITY 2022 UPDATE SSI FOR NYS RESIDENTS Individual $928/month Couple $1,365/month MAXIMUM TAXABLE EARNINGS Social Security (OASDI only)$147,000 QUARTER OF COVERAGE Earnings Required$1,510/quarter SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY THRESHOLD Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Non-Blind $1,350 Blind…
What exactly should you include in your estate plan? Every estate plan (whether simple or complex) should start with a Durable General Power of Attorney. This document allows you to name agents to handle your financial and legal matters whose…
Team Theresa Russo spent last Saturday morning at the CP Nassau 5K Walk/Run/Roll/Stroll on November 20th at Eisenhower Park. First, let me thank those who have already donated to Team Theresa Russo. We have raised over $6,000 so far!…
The holiday season is a busy time of year for charitable organizations to solicit support. As long as there are individuals in need or causes to support, there will be charities that are worthy of that support. But before you…