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What You Should Do if a Family Member is Dying

by PELP StaffMarch 23, 2020

The anxiety stemming from the impending death of a family member after a struggle with a long-term illness or as a result of an unexpected illness such as COVID-19 makes focusing on routine financial matters that much harder and challenging. It is, however, just such circumstance that should motivate action in order to streamline and simplify what is required after death.

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Beware of Phone Scams this Holiday Season!

by Ramona Morel, Esq.December 19, 2019

Thousands of people, especially seniors, have fallen victims to phone scams and have been defrauded of their money. One particular scam, the impostor scam, happens when scammers pretend to be a business, a family member or friend in need, or impersonate representatives of government agencies such as the IRS or the Social Security Administration, in order to gain financial and personal identifying information from the victim.

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50 Years After Stonewall: City Bar Justice Center Assists LGBT Seniors to Age in Place

by SKohanowskiJune 7, 2019

2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the seminal LGBT civil rights moment – the Stonewall Riots in the West Village, during which the LGBT community stood up to systemic persecution by law enforcement and to the indifference and animosity of politicians and the courts. People from around the world celebrate with New York City during … Continue reading 50 Years After Stonewall: City Bar Justice Center Assists LGBT Seniors to Age in Place →

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Renters' Rights and Extreme Weather

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 →

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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 →

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