***PRESS RELEASE*** COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER ANNOUNCES 20TH ANNUAL SENIOR LAW DAY AT WESTCHESTER COUNTY CENTER.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE LATIMER ANNOUNCES 20^TH ANNUAL SENIOR LAW DAY.

Free consultations and workshops in legal, financial and geriatric care for seniors and caregivers. 

(White Plains, NY) – Westchester County Executive George Latimer is pleased to announce that the 20th Annual Senior Law will take place on Tuesday, September 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains. The free event features over 20 educational workshops, one-on-one consultations and an opportunity to meet and learn from experienced elder law attorneys, certified financial planners, geriatric care managers and long-term care insurance specialists.  Free parking will also be available. 

Latimer said:  “We can’t stress enough the importance of planning, especially when it comes to aging.  Senior Law Day is designed to help Westchester families navigate the legal, financial and health related concerns that all of us experience as we grow older.”

The program, hosted in part by Westchester County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS), is open to all County senior citizens and their families.  Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome and sign-up for the free, 15-minute, one-on-one consultations will be available at the door.  To register in advance, call (914) 813-6300 or visit www.westchestergov.com/seniors. 

DSPS Commissioner Mae Carpenter said:  “Since its start in 1999, Senior Law Day has benefitted an estimated 10,000 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 we work with who volunteer their time and expertise for the past 20 years to make these events possible.”

The full day of workshops will include topics on elder law, estate and retirement planning, wills and trusts, social security benefits, long-term care, Medicare and Medicaid, financial planning, affordable housing and more. In addition, two sessions will be presented in Spanish.