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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.

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.

Seniors 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:

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.

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 →

Renters’ Rights and Extreme Weather

by Christopher Schwartz, Esq.February 1, 2019

Facing the dangerously cold temperatures across the nation can be an added challenge for the residents of New York City’s severely aged rental housing. As a tenant, you are entitled to a safe residence, hot water, and adequate levels of heat. Being deprived of these minimum standards can quickly put you and your family’s health … Continue reading Renters’ Rights and Extreme Weather →

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Las estafas más comunes dirigidas a personas mayores y cómo detectarlas

by Vivienne Duncan, Esq.November 12, 2018

To read this post in English, click here: Most Common Scams Targeting Seniors and How To Spot Them Sucede con demasiada frecuencia; las personas mayores se encuentran luchando para recuperarse después de ser estafados. Además de la pérdida financiera, muchas víctimas sienten vergüenza por haber sido engañadas. Esto hace que muchos mantengan el incidente en secreto … Continue reading Las estafas más comunes dirigidas a personas mayores y cómo detectarlas →

National Grandparents Day 2018: Celebrating Grandparents and Sharing the Care

by Vivienne Duncan, Esq.September 7, 2018

Although the word may conjure up an image of gray hair and a walking cane, grandparents are as diverse as the rest of society; from barely into middle years, active and working, to long retired and facing age-related challenges. Whatever the case, their contribution to the lives of their grandchildren (and great-grandchildren) is immense. As … Continue reading National Grandparents Day 2018: Celebrating Grandparents and Sharing the Care →

Most Common Scams Targeting Seniors and How to Spot Them

by Trevor Conlow, InternJune 15, 2018

It happens far too often; senior citizens find themselves struggling to recover after being scammed. In addition to the financial loss, many victims feel shame and embarrassment at having been fooled. This causes many to keep the incident shrouded in secrecy from their closest friends and family. In commemoration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, … Continue reading Most Common Scams Targeting Seniors and How to Spot Them →