SILVER PRIDE PARTNERSHIP
Check out our SILVER PRIDE BLOG here.
Through funding made possible by the Borchard Foundation Center on Law & Aging, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Silver Pride Partnership, offering free civil legal services to meet the needs of the older LGBTQ+ community. Find our brochure here.
The following services will be available to those who self-identify as LGBTQ+, are age 50 and older, and meet income restriction guidelines:
Advanced Planning, including Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Simple Wills
Name Changes
Gender Marker Changes
Discrimination Claims (in a case-by-case basis), including:
- Employment Discrimination Claims
- Housing Discrimination Claims
Long Term Care Resident Advocacy in Partnership with the Regional Ombudsman Program
Legal Health “Check-Ups”
For questions or to discuss potential representation, please contact Staff Attorney Christopher Phillips at (716) 853-3087 x283; cphillips@elderjusticeny.org
Watch the video below to learn about Leveraging Health Insurance to Achieve Equity LGBT Adults, and view the powerpoint presentation here.
Watch the video below to learn about Advance Planning Documents for LGBT Adults, and view the powerpoint presentation here.
COMPASSIONATE CARE
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES
EXPERIENCED ADVOCATES
PRESERVING INDEPENDENCE
FAQs
Most of the people we serve are in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. However, upon being appointed guardian, we do an assessment to determine whether the person is able to live in the community. It is our goal to ensure that the people we serve are in the appropriate placement, depending on their needs, desires, and functional abilities.
No. Our office does not help people become guardian of other individuals. We only serve as guardian when appointed by the court or represent people in defense of a guardianship proceeding. You can contact an attorney from the private bar to assist you with determining your options.
Yes, our office provides representation for persons who are the subject of a Guardianship proceeding. You can contact our general intake line at 716-853-3087 so that we may intake your case.
