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January 2024 – Monthly News

Article One: Building an Estate Plan for Adult Children with Disabilities
Article Two: Transition Plans Support Adolescents with Disabilities
Article Three: 5 Healthy Holiday Nutrition Tips for Seniors
Article Four: IRS: You Can Contribute More to Retirement Starting in 2023

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December 2023 – Monthly News

Article One: Notarizing Documents for Seniors With a Dementia Diagnosis
Article Two: What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
Article Three: What to do After a Dementia Diagnosis: Preparing for the Future
Article Four: What is Memory Care, and What Are Its Benefits?

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November 2023 – Monthly News

Article One: How to Reduce Long-Term Care Insurance Costs
Article Two: Will Better Staffing Help Your Loved One in Long-Term Care?
Article Three: What Is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?
Article Four: Be Aware of the Dangers of Joint Accounts

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October 2023 – Monthly News

Article One: Nutrition Tips for Seniors
Article Two: A Brief Overview of Trust Types
Article Three: An Analysis of Artificial Intelligence and the Aging Population
Article Four: What You Need to Know About Special Needs Trusts

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September 2023 – Monthly News

Article One: A Guide to Managing a Deceased Loved One’s Digital Footprint
Article Two: Estate Planning Mistakes Can Be Avoided by Using a Blend of Professionals
Article Three: What You Need to Know About Appointing A Power of Attorney
Article Four: A Trip to the Doctor is Out of Reach for Many Americans

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August 2023 – Monthly News

Article One:  Many States Prepare for Retirement Challenges Posed by Baby Boomers
Article Two: An Overview of the Pact Act and VA Compensation
Article Three: Running in Your Golden Years
Article Four: The Disabled Traveler’s Guide to Accessible Travel
Article Five:  Your Dementia Directives: Hand-feeding and Hydration

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July 2023 – Monthly News

Article One:  The Art of the Staycation: How to Have an Amazing Vacation at Home
Article Two: Overmedicating Alzheimer’s Patients Can Lead to Dangerous Side Effects
Article Three: A Guide to Managing Wealth and Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Article Four: Providing Protection Against Spousal Impoverishment
Article Five:  Leaving a Legacy of Family Values

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June 2023 – Monthly News

Article One:  National Senior Fitness Day
Article Two: The Importance of Advance Healthcare Directives
Article Three: Making a Challenge to a Will
Article Four: A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents
Article Five:  A Living Will: Why You Need One
Article Six: The Best Way to Discuss Estate Planning and Finances with Aging Parents

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May 2023 – Monthly News

Article One:  Breaking Down Language Barriers to Legal Counsel
Article Two: National Healthcare Decisions Day
Article Three: Gardening Through the Years
Article Four: An Overview of Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Article Five:  Make Sure that Your Will or Trust Contains a Personal Property Memorandum
Article Six: Patients on Medicare Find it More Difficult to Retain their Home Healthcare

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April 2023 – Monthly News

Article One:  Damar Hamlin – A Cautionary Tale
Article Two: Your Estate Plan Should Include a Letter of Instruction
Article Three: Tips for Avoiding Inheritance Mistakes
Article Four: An Overview of What a Will Contains
Article Five:  When Was the Last Time You Updated Your Financial Information?
Article Six: Should an Inheritance Between Children be Equal or Fair?

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March 2023 – Monthly News

Article One:  Did You Know Some NFL Players Became Attorneys After Retirement?
Article Two:  Questions You Should Ask a Nursing Home to Protect Loved Ones
Article Three: Guide to Qualifying for Medicaid Without Penalties
Article Four: Beneficiary Designation of an IRA or Retirement Plan in a Trust for a Special Needs Child
Article Five:  Partnering With Your Spouse or Partner to Plan Your Estate

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February 2023 – Monthly News

Article One:  Welcome to Our New Partner Diana Lattanzio
Article Two:  Caring for An Elderly Relative
Article Three: Discussing Treatment is an Essential Part of Establishing Advance Directives
Article Four: Medicaid and Mediare Guidelines for Protecting Nursing Home Residents
Article Five:  Creating a Legacy of Wealth After You Die

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January 2023 – Monthly News

Article One:  COVID-19 National Preparedness Plan Updates Continue
Article Two:  What Makes Estate Planning Crucial for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Article Three: The 12 Days of Elder Law
Article Four: There Are Reasons Why a Will is Important
Article Five:  How to Live with Dementia After Diagnosis

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December 2022 – Monthly News

Article One:  Memories Are Often Attached to Your Personal Possessions
Article Two:  Living Wills: How to Prepare Them
Article Three: Planning an Estate for a Child or Adult With Special Needs
Article Four: How To Live With Dementia After Diagnosis

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November 2022 – Monthly News

Article One:  What Does It Mean to Be a “Fiduciaray”?
Article Two:  How Living Trusts Can Benefit Seniors
Article Three: A Guide to Avoiding Probate Litigation
Article Four: Invest in Life Insurance to Fund a Special Needs Trust

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October 2022 – Monthly News

Article One:  What Happens to My Car When I Die?
Article Two:  National Falls Prevention Awareness Week
Article Three: The Differences Between SSI and SSDI
Article Four: Should Parents Disinherit Special Needs Children?

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June 2022 –  Elder Law Update

Article One: Preserving Your Legacy: What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Estate Planning
Article Two: Moving States and Planning Documents
Article Three: 5 Estate Planning Tips for LGBT Individuals

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April 2022 – Planning for Today’s Concerns

Article One: What to Do When a Loved One is Diagnosed with Dementia
Article Two: Legal Documents that College Students Shouldn’t Leave Home Without
Article Three: May is National Elder Law Month

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February 2022 – Planning for Today’s Concerns

Article One: Myths and Misconceptions about Retirement Planning
Article Two: Why Do People “Put Off ” Estate Planning?
Article Three: When Should You Update Your Estate Plan?

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January 2022 – Elder Law Update

Article One: What is a Pour-Over Will and How is it Used?
Article Two: Your Estate Plan in a Challenging World
Article Three: Finding the Right Nursing Home

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October 2021 - Planning For Today's Concerns

Article One: The Objectives and Benefits of a Spendthrift Trust
Article Two: What Will Happen to Your Digital Estate When You Pass Away?
Article Three: Yes, Even Millennials Should Have an Estate Plan
Article Four: Financial Changes and Your Estate Plan

August 2021 - Planning For Today's Concerns

Article One: What’s Not to Like About an I Love You Will? Plenty
Article Two: If Your Children Have Turned 18, They Need Their Own Legal Documents
Article Three: Be Sure to Fund Your Revocable Living Trust
Article Four: The Types of Trusts – Which one is best for you

July 2021 - Elder Law Update

Article One: A New Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease and the Controversy Surrounding It
Article Two: A Change to the Rules Governing Reverse Mortgages Provides Greater Protection for Non-Borrowing Spouses
Article Three: It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for the Future

May 2021 - Elder Law Update

Article One: Should You Be Concerned About Changes to the Step-up in Basis?
Article Two: Myths and Misconceptions about Probate
Article Three: Announcing Our New And Improved Website

April 2021 - Planning for Today’s Concerns

Article One: Do You Need A Trust?
Article Two: If You’re Thinking About Downsizing Your Home In Retirement, Avoid These Common Mistakes
Article Three: Meet Our New Associate Attorney – Tommaso Marasco

February 2021 - Planning for Today’s Concerns

Article One: A look at America’s Most Popular Pension Plan: Social Security
Article Two: Five Ways President Biden’s Tax Plan Could Impact Your Finances
Article Three: How to Request FEMA Funds for COVID-19 Funeral Expenses

January 2021 - Elder Law Update

Article One: Myths and Misconceptions About Coronavirus Vaccines
Article Two: How to Discourage Challenges to Wills and Trusts
Article Three: NYS Community Medicaid Will Have A Financial “Look Back” Starting April 1, 2021

November 2020 - Elder Law Update

Article One: As Part of National Family Caregivers Month, Caregivers Should Remember to Care for Themselves.
Article Two: Giving to Charity Wisely During the Holidays
Article Three: A Message from Russo Law Group: Happy Holidays!

October 2020 - Planning for Today’s Concerns

Article One: 10 Ways to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits.
Article Two: How to Avoid COVID-19 Scams.

August 2020 - Planning for Today’s Concerns

Article One: Is there a difference between a special needs trust and a supplemental needs trust?
Article Two: The Benefits and Importance of Designating Beneficiaries in Your Retirement and Other Accounts.

July 2020 – Elder Law Update

Article One: 10 Reasons to Update Your Will.
Article Two: Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Article Three: A Message from Russo Law Group: We Are Open

June 2020 – Planning for Today’s Concerns

Article One: Planning Documents Every Family Needs… Now More than Ever
Article Two: States May Not Terminate Medicaid Benefits During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Article Three: Seniors Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic Have More Time to Apply for Medicare or Change Plans
Article Four: A Message from Russo Law Group: We Are Open

May 2020 - Elder Law Update

Article One: Common Misconceptions About Revocable Living Trusts.
Article Two: How the CARES Act Impacts Retirement, Tax, and Estate Planning

April 2020 – Planning for Today’s Concerns

Article One: Estate Planning for Young Families.
Article Two: Estate Planning Challenges for Owners of Vacation Homes.

February 2020 – Planning for Today’s Concerns

Article One: How the SECURE Act Will Impact Retirement and Estate Planning.
Article Two: Roth IRAs Are Remarkably Flexible Retirement Planning Tools.

January 2020 – Elder Law Update

Article One: Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Forms of Dementia.
Article Two: The Gift that Lasts a Lifetime: A College Education.
Article Three: How Does the SECURE Act Impact RMDs?

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