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SENIOR LEGAL ADVICE HELPLINE
FREE LEGAL HELP FOR NEW YORKERS 55+
1-844-481-0973
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The Legal Advice Helpline is a free service provided by the Center for Elder Law & Justice, which provides answers to brief legal questions and referrals to other legal resources for individuals across New York State. The helpline is staffed by attorneys and certified law student volunteers who will answer questions on a wide variety of legal issues, including consumer protection, health insurance, housing issues and more.
The Helpline is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 11:00am EST at 1-844-481-0973. You can also call and leave a message outside of those hours, and e-mail us at any time at helpline@elderjusticeny.org. A licensed attorney will respond to you within 3 business days.
Are you an attorney or law student who is interested in volunteering to answer the helpline? Fill out a volunteer application here or call Erin Riker at 716-853-3087 x 249 for more information. You may also fill out our online request form at the bottom of this page.
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SURROGATE’S COURT
Surrogate’s Court Help Center
The Surrogate's Court Help Center is a partnership between the Center for Elder Law & Justice, volunteer lawyers, and the Erie County Surrogate's Court, that provides free phone consultations to low income, unrepresented individuals in need of brief advice and counsel. For a free consultation, please call (716) 878-9296 or send an e-mail to: schc@elderjusticeny.org.
What is Surrogate’s Court?
The Surrogate’s Court handles cases involving the affairs of the deceased, including the execution of wills and the administration of estates for those who die without a will. It also handles adoptions and certain types of guardianships.
Call (716) 878-9296 for a brief legal consultation about:
Probating Wills
Estate Administration, including Small or Voluntary Estate Matters
Guardianship proceedings
Adoptions
Unclaimed Funds of a Deceased Relative