Vallone Law Blog

Nobody lives forever, but our legacies will. There's a lot to think about when it comes to your final act and what and who you leave behind. This is a blog about estate planning, elder law, and wisely looking ahead.
Insights into Special Education Trends

Insights into Special Education Trends

K-12 special education needs are being reshaped by external forces. School violence and cyber threats continue to increase amid teacher and staff...

Does Medicaid Have the Right to Take Your Home?

Does Medicaid Have the Right to Take Your Home?

A dream come true for many Americans is owning a home. Homes are the most valuable and significant possessions most people own in their lifetimes, and they work hard to own them.

A Guide to Tax on Generation-Skipping Transfers

A Guide to Tax on Generation-Skipping Transfers

A tax imposed by the US government on transfers that skip a generation of heirs is known as a generation-skipping transfer (GST). Its primary design is to prevent wealthier individuals from avoiding estate and gift taxes by transferring large amounts of assets to their grandchildren, bypassing their children.

Estate Planning Documents for Health Care

Estate Planning Documents for Health Care

Estate planning most commonly involves wills and trusts and the transfer of assets to the next generation. However, there is another part of estate...