INCOME MAINTENANCE
National Senior Fraud Awareness Day
submitted by Kristen Orr, Tech Paralegal May is Older Americans Month, and National Senior Fraud Awareness Day is May 15th. Though older adults on average lose more money to fraud than other age groups, they are still the least likely age group to report that loss. Be on the lookout for these scams affecting seniors.…
Read MoreUnlocking Financial Capability for Seniors
submitted by Kristen Orr, Tech Paralegal April is National Financial Capability Month. Being financially capable means having the knowledge and the confidence to take charge of your financial wellbeing. You can take charge on your own, but it’s also okay to recognize that you need assistance and enlist appropriate help. Being active and engaged in…
Read MoreDebt Collection Basics and Exempt Income from Judgment
submitted by Brandy Hernandez-Hamil, Paralegal The term “judgment proof” is often used when referring to an individual who may not be subject to income garnishments or property liens from creditors for a debt. There are many requirements to become judgment proof, however. The information below can be helpful to determine your rights when you are…
Read MoreOnline Legal Risk Assessment Tools Available
During this global pandemic more Western New Yorkers are struggling with issues related to safe and affordable housing, debt, health care and financial exploitation. The Center for Elder Law & Justice has two online screening tools available to connect older adults who may be facing these types of challenges with our office. The New York…
Read MoreState of Mortgage Foreclosures in Western New York: October 2020
submitted by F. Alex Fehrman, Esq. With COVID-19 still impacting our community, and likely to have a long-term impact on many people as we move forward, it is likely that multiple people are or will soon be facing mortgage foreclosure as a result of a newly found financial hardship. As courts continue to reopen and…
Read MoreMemo sent to Governor Cuomo on Utility Termination of Services
submitted by Kevin Quinn, Esq. The following memo was sent to Governor Andrew Cuomo to ask for passage of S.8113-A / A.10521-A, to issue a moratorium on utility termination of services during periods of pandemics and/or state of emergencies.
Read MoreApril Senior Financial Safety Tool Bulletin
Common Questions about Paying Mortgages during COVID-19
submitted by F. Alex Fehrman, Esq. With the escalation of the Covid-19 pandemic throughout the state, there has been a lot of confusion over the past few weeks when it comes to homeowners making their mortgage payments. As an attorney who focuses on foreclosure prevention I have received many questions on this issue over the…
Read MorePaying your mortgage during Covid-19
submitted by F. Alex Fehrman, Esq. What if I have trouble paying my mortgage? This is a question that nobody wants to ask. Unfortunately, as the Covid-19 epidemic drags on and many individuals face an economic hardship, it is a question more and more people are asking during this difficult time. When your house is…
Read MoreCensus, Auto Warranty, and IRS Scams: SFST Bulletin for March
The SFST Bulletin is a monthly electronic publication written for financial professionals. Our goal is to increase awareness of legal issues faced by older adults in our community related to financial exploitation by providing these informative materials to financial professionals. Each month the SFST Bulletin will focus on new and timely topics that affect consumer…
Read More
