Are you a disabled United States Veteran? Do you know that you may be entitled to some disability benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA)? There are a couple of disability benefits available to disabled Veterans that could help you pay…
Right now, major tax legislation is being considered by Congress, but the good news is that step up in basis does not appear to be on the chopping block. Step up in basis is the readjustment of the value of…
Since 2018, thousands of recipients of Supplementary Security Income (SSI) have been receiving correspondence from the Social Security Administration (SSA) falsely claiming that the recipient owns properties that make them ineligible for SSI. As a result, the SSA has been…
Do I need an estate plan? Or maybe you think you don’t. Well, think again! If you’re over the age of eighteen, you need an estate plan. Why is an estate plan so important? Estate planning is life planning. When…
For many reasons, an individual may have to move from one state to another. Whether it be due to employment opportunities or family, a concern that may arise is when an individual has planning documents, such as a Last Will…
Twenty years have passed, and we have not forgotten those who tragically lost their lives at the World Trade Center, September 11, 2001. Vincent J. Russo had the privileged to honor those first responders who fought to save the lives…
During this COVID-19 emergency period, New York state has eased the rules for all Medicaid clients. What this means is that the Medicaid rules in regard to applying and recertifying for Medicaid have been relaxed. This easement is projected until…
Dear Friends, I can remember September 11, 2001, as if it was yesterday. Twenty years have passed, and we have not forgotten those who tragically lost their lives at the World Trade Center. On that horrifying day, some lives were…
As people get older and their health begins to decline, it is important they engage in long-term care planning to protect the assets they have spent their entire lives building. Most often, it is the children of those individuals who…
The overall goal of a support group is to provide guidance and assist in meeting the needs of the group. It lends support and education among peers and provides referrals to individuals connecting, them to people and resources within the…