Over 100 people have been diagnosed with an infection of the lungs called Legionnaires’ disease. NYC Mayor’s Office shares this update on Legionnaires’ disease in the South Bronx.
Health and Wills
Wills and lawyers — who needs them!?
Older Yorkers often ask one or both of the following questions about wills: Do I really need a will? and If so, do I really need a lawyer in order to prepare one? What follows are some basic answers to these questions. Do I need a will? There is certainly no law that … Read more Wills and lawyers — who needs them!?
Did you ever wonder, What is Probate?
Well, maybe never if you’re under 50, but as you get older, it does become a concern. Alexander H Ryley, Director of the Elderly Project at Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) in New York City decided to explain “Probate” in response to questions from seniors who had recently lost a spouse, and we decided to … Read more Did you ever wonder, What is Probate?
Free living wills and health care proxy forms available
At some point in your life, you may find yourself needing to complete a living will and health care proxy form for either yourself or a loved one. For starter’s its important to know the different between these two types of advance directive forms, in order to make sure you fill out the one that … Read more Free living wills and health care proxy forms available
The NY Health Exchange Customer Service Center is now open! Call them with your questions
NY State of Health is the website that lets you shop for, compare, and buy a health plan online, in person or over the phone. Because there is still very little we know about the health plans that will be available for New Yorkers, they have now opened up a Customer Service Center to help … Read more The NY Health Exchange Customer Service Center is now open! Call them with your questions