Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins announced that the 25th Annual Senior Law Day will take place on Thursday, October 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains.
This free community event for Westchester County seniors will feature 18 educational workshops, one-on-one consultations, and opportunities to connect with experienced elder law attorneys, certified financial planners, geriatric care managers, and Medicare specialists. Free parking will be available.
Jenkins said: “We can’t stress enough the importance of planning, especially when it comes to aging. Senior Law Day helps Westchester families navigate the legal, financial and health-related concerns that all of us experience as we grow older. We encourage our seniors to take advantage of this free event that provides an opportunity to connect with experienced elder law attorneys, certified financial planners, Medicare specialists and more.”
The event, hosted in partnership with the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS), is open to all Westchester County seniors and their families. While advance registration is encouraged, walk-ins are welcome. Sign-ups for free 15-minute consultations will also be available on-site. To register in advance, call (914) 813-6300.
DSPS Commissioner Mae Carpenter said: “Since its inception, the Senior Law Day Collaborative has benefitted more than 15,000 seniors, family members, and caregivers throughout Westchester. It’s one of our department’s most valuable programs—not only because of the services offered, but also because of the dedicated community partners who have volunteered their time and expertise since 2000 to make these events possible.”
2025 Senior Law Day Workshop Schedule:
10 a.m.
– Elder Law 101
– Advance Funeral Home & Cemetery Planning
– Solo Aging: Perspective from the Professionals
– Smart Seniors: Don’t Get Scammed
– Understanding Your Social Security Benefits
– Online Health Research Tools: Find What You Need, Know What to Look For
11 a.m.
– Your Estate Planning Package
– Seven Gaffes in Estate Planning and What to Do Instead
– I Should Avoid Probate, Right?
– What If’s: Financial Planning for Retirement, Housing & Long-Term Care
– Making Medicare Work for You: Maximizing Your Options
– Practical Guidance: Q&A with Experienced English and Spanish Speaking Professionals
Noon
– Power of Attorney and Advanced Directives
– Nuts and Bolts of Medicaid Planning
– Long-Term Care Options
– Aging Adults & Estate Planning: How to Start the Conversation
– Navigating Care – Choosing Wisely to Age Well
– The Best and Most Affordable Housing Options as You Age
Senior Law Day is presented by DSPS, the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services (WPPP), and one of WPPP’s initiatives, the Senior Law Day Collaborative. The Collaborative is co-chaired by Melinda Bellus, Attorney-in-Charge, Yonkers Office, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, Krishna Brodigan, Director of Outreach, Westchester Library System, and Sarah A. Steckler, Esq., Partner, Warshaw Burstein LLP.
We thank the Senior Law Day Event Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor: NYSARC Trust Services
Gold Sponsor: The Feller Group, P.C.
Conference Bag Sponsor: Maker Fragale & Di Costanzo, LLP
Bronze Sponsors: Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services, Moneco Advisors, Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP, and Woodlawn Cemetery
We also thank the many organizations who sponsor the Senior Law Day Collaborative on an annual basis (see https://www.seniorlawday.info/sponsors/ )
For registration or additional information, call (914) 813-6300 or visit https://seniorcitizens.westchestergov.com/ or www.seniorlawday.info
