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"Here Comes the Sun" is the Newsletter from Russo Law Group, P.C. specifically for the Special Needs Community. For more information on any of the articles you read here, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Is a Pooled Income Trust Right for Me?

A pooled trust allows disabled individuals who are under age 65 to become financially eligible for public assistance, e.g. Medicaid, SSI, etc.

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20th Annual Swingin' Fore Theresa Golf Outing

Join us on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, New York for the 20th Annual Swingin' Fore Theresa Golf Outing!

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Should a Parent Serve as Trustee of a Special Needs Trust?

A parent serving as trustee can confront many daunting problems involving trust laws and public benefits regulations that affect the administration of a special needs trust.

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Health Care Bill Could Reduce or Eliminate Services for Special Education Students

A little-publicized effect of the health care legislation the House of Representatives recently passed is its potential impact on vital health services that special education students receive.

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SSI's Thorny Rules for "Deeming" a Parent's Income to a Child

To determine a child's eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the government doesn?t look at just the child?s income and assets, but also may consider a portion of the parents?.

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Proper Planning Is Necessary to Protect Your Child's Settlement

Here are some important points to consider before finalizing your child's settlement to ensure the child's well-being over a lifetime.

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