Margie and Aaron participated in the Albany County Bar Association’s 23rd Annual Law Day Run Against Domestic Violence. The race is a 5K Run/Walk at the beautiful Crossings in Latham. The proceeds of this excellent event are used to support the victims of domestic...
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Month: November 2021
Margaret Vella Hosts 24th Children’s Center Fundraiser
As President of the Friends of the Albany Children’s Center, Margaret Vella hosted its 24th annual fundraiser reception at Jack’s Oyster House in downtown Albany. The Friends of the Children’s Center supports the Children’s Center at Albany County Family Court, a...
The Importance of a Health Care Proxy
New York State law permits you to appoint a person you trust to make health care decisions on your behalf if you become unable to make those decisions for yourself. That person is called your “Agent.” Typically, an agent is a trusted family member or close friend...
What Happens if I Die Without a Will?
The short answer is “Intestacy” – an overly fancy word meaning to die without a Will. In New York State, if you expire without a properly executed and enforceable Will in place your assets and estate pass according to statute (EPTL § 4-1.1 to be exact). In summary,...
Ribbon Cutting Sponsored by the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce
Vella, Carbone & Associates was honored by the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce to have its support for our ribbon cutting on September 14, 2017. To celebrate the occasion, we held an open house to present our new office space to the community, our friends and our...
Aaron and Margie Speak for Death with Dignity Albany
Death with Dignity – Albany have invited Margie Vella and Aaron Carbone to speak at the William K. Sanford Town Library in Colonie on legal planning for one’s final years. We will present information on ensuring that your end-of-life wishes are honored by your...
Margie Vella – 2018 Women on a Mission
Margie Vella was recognized as a leader in our community at the YWCA NorthEastern NY’s 35th Annual Women of Achievement Celebration & Fundraiser on March 8, 2018. Specifically, Margie has volunteered and fundraised for the Rotary of Delmar for more than 25 years;...
Aaron and Crystal present to the Albany Guardianship Society
Aaron and Crystal of Vella, Carbone will be presenting to the Albany Guardianship Society on April 3rd. The society offers numerous opportunities to seniors and caregivers, including educational programming each semester. The Spring 2019 catalog can be found here. ...
The Legal Project
Today we are celebrating our Pro Bono Champions Vella Carbone & Associates for their work with our end of life clients. Not only do Margaret Vella and Aaron Carbone volunteer their time and resources to help low income, terminally ill clients get their necessary...
Basics on the Power of Attorney
One of the most important estate planning tools available to our clients is the Power of Attorney. This document allows the Principal (the client) to appoint an Agent. The Agent has the power to make decisions for the Principal regarding financial matters, business...