When there is a death in your family, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t Social Security; and it shouldn’t be. But it should be noted that some of the decedent’s family members may be able to receive…
My first job as an attorney was working for an attorney who concentrated on elder law and estate planning.
A family member introduced him to me– and now, I cannot imagine doing any other type of law.
I love meeting with families and helping them when they are in difficult situations. It is incredibly rewarding to be able to help someone through a crisis, and come up with solutions that enable them to preserve their dignity and protect their assets.
The truth is, nursing homes are full of people who did not want to be there and whose families thought they never would.
As an elder law attorney, I often hear: “My mother will never end up in a nursing home,” or “I would never put my dad in a nursing home.”
It is all nice in theory. No one (myself included) wants to see their parents in a nursing home but, in most cases, the reasoning behind the decision is either financially driven or care-driven.
We are proud to announce that Vincent J. Russo and has once again been named “Super Lawyers” on the “New York Metro Super Lawyers” list. The Super Lawyers website notes that “Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers…
In New York State there are three different types of guardianships: Guardianship under Mental Hygiene Law Article 81: Applicable to an adult who had capacity during their lifetime but has since experienced cognitive and/or functional limitations. Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act…
It is estimated that 64% of Americans do not have a will! Some of the top reasons people give for not making a will include: I do not have enough money to need a will I just have not gotten…
When you own a piece of real property in New York State, your circumstance dictates whether or not you are entitled to certain tax exemptions. What does this mean? Your personal residence may qualify for a number of exemptions based…
On Wednesday, September 9, The Special Needs Trust Act was passed! The passage of this legislation establishes liberties for persons with disabilities which had been previously denied to them.
Prior to passing the Act, only a parent, grandparent, legal guardian of the disabled individual, or a court could establish a special needs trust on behalf of the disabled individual.
Estate Planning and an Ironman event...what does one have to do with the other you ask? EVERYTHING! As a proud wife of a first-time Ironman and an elder law attorney, I can explain. Step 1: Hire a Coach Most first-time…
Members of the Peace of Mind program (POM) came together to enjoy a delicious Italian meal and learn about the latest planning tools last Friday, August 21st, at the Annual POM Luncheon held at Puglia’s of Garden City. The luncheon,…