Elderlaw Project
5 Important Considerations for Preparing a Durable Power of Attorney
by Vivienne Duncan, Esq.March 21, 2022
Though you may be managing your financial matters without help, over time changes in your physical or mental health may affect your ability to stay on top of those demands. For many, facilitating this assistance will come down to a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) or guardianship.
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Last Will and Testament: Answers to Five Frequently Asked Questions
by Vivienne Duncan, Esq.July 29, 2021
The Last Will and Testament is a common estate-planning tool that allows you to document your choices and pass assets on to loved ones. This blog provides answers to five frequently asked questions about preparing a Will.
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Personas Mayores Tengan Cuidado: ¡estafadores del COVID-19 lo tienen en la mira!
by Vivienne Duncan, Esq. and Alexa TovarApril 30, 2021
Mientras la ciudad de Nueva York se tambaleaba por el impacto mortal de la crisis del COVID-19, los estafadores veían la crisis como otra oportunidad para dirigirse a las personas de la tercera edad, encontrando nuevas maneras – o adaptando antiguas formas – de engañarlos para quitarles su dinero o para que revelaran información personal valiosa.
Read moreSeniors Beware: COVID-19 Scammers are Targeting You!
by Vivienne Duncan, Esq.August 21, 2020
While New York City was reeling from the deadly impact of the COVID-19 crisis, scammers viewed the crisis as another opportunity to target seniors, finding new ways – or adapting old ones – to trick them into parting with their money or revealing valuable personal information. Many times, they find their victims in the same timeworn way –through unsolicited telephone calls. Here are some of the current scams that you should look out for:
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How COVID-19 Magnified Issues of Elder Abuse & Senior Care
by Vivienne Duncan, Esq.June 17, 2020
As we observed World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) earlier this week, the City Bar Justice Center recognized the ways in which COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the vulnerability of the elderly in residential facilities.
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Change of Plan: A Pro Bono Scholar’s Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
by CBJC StaffMay 20, 2020
The Scholar’s Perspective: AnnMargaret Shea When I learned about the work of the City Bar Justice Center’s (CBJC) Cancer Advocacy and Elderlaw Projects, I knew where I wanted to spend my time as a Pro Bono Scholar. When I was offered a position on these projects, I began to imagine my time working in a … Continue reading Change of Plan: A Pro Bono Scholar’s Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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What You Should Know About Coronavirus Medical Coverage in NYC
by Vivienne Duncan, Esq. and Alexa TovarApril 2, 2020
While testing is generally covered regardless of your insurance, if you test positive and need hospital care, you might still have to pay a share of the cost for coronavirus treatment depending on which insurance plan(s) you have.
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Volunteer Honored for Pro Bono Advocacy by NY Attorney Emeritus Program
by adminOctober 28, 2019
Ariana Javidi is the Communications and Executive Coordinator for the City Bar Justice Center. On October 23, the New York State Attorney Emeritus Program (AEP) honored Oscar Straus for his outstanding pro bono advocacy for the City Bar Justice Center’s Cancer Advocacy and Elderlaw Projects (CAP/ELP). Since he started volunteering with CAP/ELP in 2014, Mr. … Continue reading Volunteer Honored for Pro Bono Advocacy by NY Attorney Emeritus Program
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Thinking Ahead – Tips for Seniors on Life-Planning Documents
by Alexa TovarSeptember 9, 2019
Last Updated: February 2026 by Degna Levister – Director of the Elderlaw Project Everyone wants to know that their wishes will be heard and respected in decisions made by others that affect them – especially when those decisions involve health, finances, and last wishes. Although many seniors continue making decisions throughout their lifetime, it is … Continue reading Thinking Ahead – Tips for Seniors on Life-Planning Documents
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