Senior Law Day 2026
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Event Details
Thursday, October 8th, 2026
8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Westchester County Center
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A Senior Law Day Preview: Practical Guidance for Westchester’s Older Adults
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 10:00 AM
During this webinar, we will preview the upcoming Senior Law Day (October 8th [Read more]
Estate Planning: Clear Guidance, Simple Language
Estate planning and Elder Law don’t have to be confusing. This webinar explains the basic terms in clear, everyday language so you can better understand how tools like wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and long-term care Medicaid work together to protect you and your loved ones. Whether you’re creating your first estate plan or updating an existing one, you’ll leave with practical knowledge and peace of mind.
Speakers: Asha Paulose, Esq. Law Office of Asha Paulose
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Protecting Your Rights: Guidance for NY State Veterans and Their Spouses
This special presentation helps veterans and their spouses understand and protect their legal rights. Benefits are reviewed under the 2025 New York State Guard VA Benefits Act and earlier Pension Poaching Prevention Act. The webinar covers how to identify a scam targeting veterans and understand nuances in veteran and spousal rights. The speaker discusses aide and attendance benefits and aging help from the VA versus Medicaid and how they can work together at home, in assisted living , and through VA nursing care.
Speakers: Benjamin Pomerance, Esq., Deputy Counsel, New York State Department of Veterans’ Services , with special remarks by [Read more]
Staying Safe: Recognizing and Preventing Elder Abuse
A conversation about recognizing the signs of elder abuse, understanding the importance of safety and support, and knowing where to turn for help.
Use a Pooled Income Trust to Qualify for Home Care Medicaid
Income above Medicaid limits? Learn how a Pooled Income Trust may help you qualify for Community or Home Care Medicaid.
Speaker: Brian Lawrence, Outreach Coordinator of LIFE, Inc. Pooled Trust Services
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Be Bold. Be Strong. Be Empowered: Guidance from Attorneys and Aging Professionals
The theme of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th is “Be Bold, Age with Attitude.” We discussed real-life examples of individuals struggling with challenges and then moved forward with constructive advice from attorneys and aging professionals. We provided guidance and resources, educated on how to recognize abuse, and raise awareness on the importance of engagement within your community. Our hope is for seniors to become more skillful in making observations and using your voice to stand up and advocate for yourself and others around you.
Representatives from the following Westchester-based organizations who participated:
• Family Services of Westchester
• Office of the Westchester County District Attorney
• Pace Women’s Justice Center
• Westchester County Department of Social Services – Adult Protective Services
• Westchester County Department of Senior Programs & Services
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Estate Planning Considerations for Caregivers
Estate planning as a caregiver is complex; you must prepare for both yourself and the person you support, especially if your circumstances change.
This webinar offers practical steps to help you plan effectively. This is the last in our series Estate Planning for Life Situations.
Speaker: Kristine Garcia-Elliott, Esq., Vishnick, McGovern, Milzio LLP
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Update: Equitable Access to Palliative and End-of-Life Care in New York
Equitable access to palliative care and hospice is critically important for those living with serious or terminal illness. During this [Read more]
What If Planning: Health Care Advance Directives
Suppose you become unable to make health care decisions for yourself? Do you have documents in place that will allow [Read more]