On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Sep 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
The worst thing about distracted driving accidents is that they’re totally preventable. In 2017, there were at least 14,000 distracted driving crashes in Ohio, resulting in more than 50 fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Jul 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Because drivers cannot seem to be trusted to keep their cellphones from distracting them while operating a vehicle, some carmakers are taking safety measures into their own hands. Volvo, Subaru and others are introducing technology that monitors a driver and...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | May 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
According to the Pew Research Center, marriage in the U.S. is at its lowest rate since 1920. However, remarriage is trending up. In 1960, approximately 13% of all married people had been in a previous marriage; that jumped to 23% by 2013. Remarriage creates blended...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | May 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Between parties, pools and parties at the pool, there is a lot to look forward to now that the snow has melted. Part of being safe around the pool is knowing what to watch for and how to respond if there is an emergency. Even if you and your family are not able to...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Mar 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Michael Jackson’s father, Joseph Jackson, was left out of his famous son’s will. The pop singer’s father contested the validity of the will, which named Michael Jackson’s mother and his three children as the primary beneficiaries. After years...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Mar 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
In estate administration, a decedent’s assets are gathered, valued and disbursed according to the decedent’s wishes once all debts are paid. It can be a straightforward process if the estate consists of common assets such as bank accounts, routine...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Feb 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
If a family member feels that he or she was improperly left out of a will, it can stack anger on top of the grief of losing a loved one. There are legal steps a person can take if it is felt the testator – the person whose will is in question – was...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Many people struggle with their estate plans. They may wait too long to start them and have trouble remembering all their assets, or they may find they haven’t updated it regularly enough and have many changes to make at once. If you are growing older, and all...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Feb 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you have had a major event in your life in the recent past, there could be something you have overlooked — updating your will. If you are like many people, you are more likely to focus on the problems right in front of you than to think about what could be a...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Jan 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
You always want to retain a physical copy of your last will and testament and not solely rely on digital files. While some places will tell you that it’s fine to make a will online, it is usually better to create one with the guidance of an attorney. After...