Yes, you can get paid through Medicaid as a Family Caregiver to your loved one through a program called “CDPAP” which means Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. This is a Medicaid-sponsored plan that empowers you to personally choose, evaluate and hire a friend or family member as your caregiver. Yes, you can get the care… Read More »
Blog Posts
When Should I Update My Estate Plan?
Many clients will ask the question, “When should I update my estate plan?” The answer is usually, whenever something big happens in your life. All too often, clients will execute a Durable Power of Attorney, a Health Care Proxy, a Living Will, and a Last Will and Testament and believe they no longer need to… Read More »
Leave A Legacy Event – Learn About The Theresa Foundation Pooled Income Trust of New York
Leaving A Legacy While Enjoying Chocolate and Wine — Interested in learning more about pooled income trust? Join us for our Leave A Legacy Event! Who: Theresa Foundation, a Long Island based non-profit organization helping children with special needs. What: Theresa Foundation will be holding a “Leaving A Legacy” to raise awareness about the… Read More »
Caregiver’s Support Group: Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Our team of elder law, estate planning and special needs attorneys at Russo Law Group, P.C. have represented the elderly and people with special needs/disabilities since 1985. We welcome caregivers, families and friends of those with Alzheimer’s/Dementia to join us to share experiences, feelings and information. During these meeting, you will also learn valuable… Read More »
Trusting Trusts: Why You Should Not Transfer Your Assets Outright To Your Children If You Can Avoid It
Many of our clients are legitimately concerned about what will happen to their homes and their assets if they need to go into a nursing home. They have heard of the five-year lookback related to Medicaid. Often, they show up at our office believing they will be advised to transfer their homes and/or their assets… Read More »
Can a Bank or Mortgage Lender Call In the Mortgage if…?
… My spouse died, and I am the surviving tenant by the entirety of our house? … My parent died, and I am the surviving joint tenant of our house? … I inherited a house from a relative and now reside in it, and have been making the monthly mortgage payments? … I transferred my… Read More »
16th Annual Alzheimer’s Disease Education Conference & Expo
Visit the ADRC website for additional information and registration.
No, Your Living Will is NOT a DNR
Many individuals who seek counsel in our office come in ready to talk about a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate). They believe it to be a document that allows them to forgo life support in the event of a catastrophic event. However, the document which lets an individual express their wishes to refuse treatment in the… Read More »
Russo Law Group’s Four-Legged Friends Reach Out to Sick Little Girl
A seven-year-old girl fighting a rare brain tumor is seeking comfort from four-legged friends around the world. Emma Mertens of Hartland, Wisconsin is fighting a very rare and inoperable brain tumor called DIPG. She was recently having a normal weekend playing with friends in the snow when she got a headache and started having flu… Read More »
“Per Stirpes”, “By Representation”, “Per Capita”-What Do They Mean?
If you die without a Last Will and Testament or a Trust, the New York State laws of intestacy will govern the disposition of your property to your “distributees”, your closest living blood relatives (in priority order). However, if you execute a Last Will and Testament or a Trust, you can control the disposition of… Read More »
11th Annual Social Workers Appreciation Event
Date: Mar 21, 2019 Time: 5:45 PM Location: Amber Court
What if I Have a Contract to Reduce My Property Taxes, But I Want to Sell My Home?
A constant concern here on Long Island is the continued increase in Property Taxes and the ever-increasing cost of living. The application for state program real estate tax exemptions (such as Basic STAR, Enhanced STAR or Veterans exemptions) may help to ease the burden, but there are instances where homeowners may not be eligible for… Read More »
Warning Long Islanders of a New Telephone Scam
We would like to share with our subscribers some important news that was published in Newsday: Suffolk County officials warn of new telephone scam By Craig Schneider and Joan Gralla Updated March 7, 2019 9:47 PM In a case involving a Melville man who fell victim, spoofing software made it appear as if the calls… Read More »
Spam, Scams and Phishing
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 sensitive information to anyone, even if the request appears to come from the IRS. Scams… Read More »
Healthcare, Social Media, and Digital Communication
Social Media Association Presents “Healthcare, Social Media, and Digital Communication” When: Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 8:30 am to 10:00 am Where: Northwell Health Ralph A. Nappi Campus, Conference Center, Second Floor. 2000 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11042 Pricing: SMA Members $20, PRPLI/LIVP $25, Non-Members $30, Students $15 Social media and other digital technology… Read More »