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Upcoming Seminars

June 18, 2008
Topic: “Elder Abuse and the Family: Not a Private Matter"Organization:
Location: New School University, Institute for Retired Professionals, 66 West 12th Street, New York
Time: 11:15AM -12:45PM and 1:30PM-3:00PM
Speaker: Robert M. Freedman, Esq.
Contact: Joy Solomon, Esq. 917-642-5107


Past Seminars

May 14, 2008
Topic: TBD
Organization: One Stop Legal Services, "Sandwiches for the Sandwich Generation"
Location: TBD
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Speaker: Marcie G. Roth

May 2, 2008
Topic: TBD
Organization:
Alzheimer's Association Early Stage Forum
Location:
Roosevelt Hotel - Madison Avenue and East 45th Street, New York, NY
Time:
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Speaker:
Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact:
Jed Levine 646-744-2902
Attendees: TBD

March 3, 2008
Topic: “Planning Ahead: Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy and Living Will/ and Paying
for Long Term Care”
Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
Location: 360 Lexington Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Speaker: Dan G. Fish
Contact: Julissa Delgado 646-744-2900
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC- Please register attendance through the Alzheimer's Association.

March 18, 2008
Topic: New Medicaid rules and also about pro bono attorney's and making referrals to Helpline callers.
Organization:
FRIA ( Friends and Relatives of Institutionalized Aged)
Location:
18 John Street, Suite 905, New York, NY
Time:
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Speaker:
Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact: Betti Weimersheimer 212-732-5667

March 19, 2008
Topic: "Cleaning Out Your Legal Closet... 10 Key Legal and Financial Questions you Need to Consider in Preparing for Later Years."
Organization
: Caregivers at Beth Israel - Kings Highway Division
Location: Beth Israel - 3201 Kings Highway-First Floor Conference Room, Brooklyn, NY
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact: Mary Pickering 718-951-3065
OPEN TO PUBLIC

March 27, 2008
Topic: "Cleaning Out Your Legal Closet... 10 Key Legal and Financial Questions you Need to Consider in Preparing for Later Years."
Organization: Leeza's Place at Park Slope Geriatric Day Center
Location: 1 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
RSVP Required: 347-296-2345
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

February 13, 2008
Topic: Trust and Advance Directives
Organization:
The Korean War Group
Location:
800 Poly Place, Rm 304, Brooklyn, NY
Time:
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Speaker:
Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact:
Susan Vujnovich 718-836-6600 x6532
Not open to public.

February 6, 2008
Topic: Elder Law and How it Relates to Real Estate and/or Preservation of Assets and Estate Planning
Organization: Bay Ridge Real Estate Board
Location: Sirico's Restaurant, 8023 13th Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact: Deborah Iemma, Program Moderator - 646-932-4442
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

February 4, 2008
Topic: Eldercare: Financial and Legal Issues
Organization: Forbes
Location: 60 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Speaker: Daniel G. Fish
Attendance for Employees Only

January 31, 2008
Topic: Advanced Directives
Organization: Senior LEAP (Legal Education Access Program)
Location: Edith and Karl Marks JCH BENSONHURST Senior Center, 7802 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Speaker: Pauline Yeung
Contact: John Wagner, Senior Center Director - 718-331-6800 x172
Attendees: TBD

January 23, 2008
Topic: Income Pooled Trust
Organization: Staten Island Community Agency for Senior Citizens
Location: 150 Nicholas Avenue, Staten Island, NY - Community Room in the complex
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Not Open to the Public

January 23, 2008
Topic: The Taboo Topic: Money... And Other Issues in Long-Term Care Planning
Organization: SeniorBridge
Location: 845 Third Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Speaker: Daniel G. Fish
Contact: Leigh Kendrick - 212-994-6141
OPEN TO PROFESSIONALS
View the flyer.

January 16, 2008
Organization: Brooklyn Parkinson Group
Location: 250 Cadman Plaza West - Synagouge
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact: Judie Rosenblatt 718-331-7998

January 9, 2008
Topic: "Cleaning Out Your Legal Closet" Legal and Financial Issues in the Retirement Years
Organization: Staff Analyst Retirees Group
Location: 230 East 23rd Street, Suite 707, New York, NY
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Not Open to Public

December 6, 2007
Topic: Medicaid Updates
Organization: CCM
Location: 375 Grand Street, New York, NY
Speaker: Pauline Yeung-Ha
Not Open to Public

December 3, 2007
Topic: Eldercare: Financial and Legal Issues
Organization: Hachette Book Group USA
Location: 1271 Avenue of the Americas
Speaker: Dan G. Fish
Contact: Andrea Weinzimer 212-364-1569
Attendance for Employees Only

November 19, 2007
Topic: Elder Care Attorneys, to Speak and Answer your Questions
Organization: Well Spouse Manhattan Section
Location: Ansche Chesed Synagogue, 251 West 100th Street
Speaker: Donna Curcio Luci
Contact: Rachel email: rhada@andromeda.rutgers.edu

November 15, 2007
Topic: Cleaning Out Your Legal Closet (Advanced Directives, Wills, Trust)
Organization: Village Adult Day Health Center
Location: 644 Greenwich Street (Between Barrow and Morton) Ground Level, New York, NY
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact: Nancy J. Ferrara 212-337-5871
Fee: Free and Open to Public

November 15, 2007
Organization: AARP
Location: Webinar www.aarp.org/nymoney
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker: Robert M. Freedman
Fee: Free

November 14, 2007
Topic: Protect Your Children’s Future: Wills for Parents
Organization: Jewish Community Center
Location: 334 Amsterdam Avenue
Time: 7:00 PM
Speaker: Marcie G. Roth
Fee: Free for members, $7 for non-members
RSVP: www.jccmanhattan.org or by phone 646-505-5708

November 7, 2007
Pro Bono Clinic
Free Consultation with Seniors
Location: Bay Ridge Senior Center
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Attorneys: Judith D. Grimaldi, Pauline Yeung-Ha, Donna Curcio-Luci and Robin Goeman
Registration: Bay Ridge Center for Older Adults 718-748-0650

November 7, 2007
Topic:
Elder Law and Guardianship Team Effort
Organization:
Brookdale Geriatric Care Management
Location:
Brookdale Center of Aging, 425 E 25th Street (Off FDR and 1st Ave)
Time:
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker:
Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact:
Debbie Drelich 718-514-2101
Not Open to Public

November 7, 2007
Topic: Families First: Introduction to Estate Planning
Organization: Families First
Location: 250 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker: Marcie G. Roth
RSVP:
www.familiesfirstbrooklyn.org
Fee: $20 for members, $25 for non-members


November 5, 2007
Topic: Legal and Financial Planning
Organization: Alzheimers Association
Location: 360 Lexington Ave., 4th Fl., New York, NY
Time: 12 PM - 1:30 PM
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Fee: Free and Open to Public
Contact: Julie Wang 646-744-2924

November 2, 2007
Topic: How to Finance Long-Term Care, Sponsered by Asian American Bar Association
Location:
62 Mott Street, New York, NY
Time:
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker:
Pauline Yeung-Ha
Language: Cantonese
Fee: Free and Open to Public

October 15, 2007
Topic: Woman's Financial Spa
Location: Cavali Tonuzi Day Spa, 8211 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Contact: For more information call Judith Grimaldi, 718-238-6960

July 13, 2007
Topic: Chinese Speaking Engagement
Organization:
Shore Hill Housing
Location:
9000 Shore Road, Brooklyn, New York
Time:
2:00 PM
Speaker:
Pauline Yeung-Ha
Contact:
Jack Cheng
Fee:
No Fee

June 21, 2007
Topic: Answers to All Your Questions About Planning For You and Your Disabled Child
Organization:
Fort Hamilton Clinic of South Beach Psychiatric Center
Location:
87-10 5th Avenue, Brooklyn (Btwn 87th & 88th - Lower Level)
Time:
6:30 PM
Speaker:
Judith G. Grimaldi
Contact:
Gila Fogelman 917-549-3680
Fee:
No Fee

June 20, 2007
Topic:
The Legal Documents You Need To Protect Yourself and Your Assets
Organization:
Jewish Community Center
Location:
334 Amsterdam Avenue
Time:
2:00 PM
Speaker:
Marcie G. Roth
Contact:
Susan Lechter at 646-505-4412
Fee:
No Fee

June 7 , 2007
Topic:
Long Term Care Planning and Elder Law
Location:
345 Park Avenue
Time:
6:00pm
Speaker:
Marcie G. Roth
Contact:
TBA
Fee:
No Fee

May 29, 2007
Topic:
Legal and Financial Planning - Avanced Planning Tools
Organization:
Heights and Hill Community Council
Location:
160 Montague St., 3rd Floor (Brooklyn Heights)
Time:
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker:
Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact:
Registration at 718-596-8789
Fee: No Fee

May 17, 2007
Topic:
3rd Annual Senior Expo
Organization:
The Bay Ridge Community Service Center
Location:
Our Lady of Angels Church (337 74th Street, Brooklyn)
Time:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Speaker:
Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact:
Felice Frost at 718-763-2484
Fee: No Fee

April 18 , 2007
Topic:
Wills for Parents: Protect their Future
Organization:
Families First
Location:
250 Baltic Street, Brooklyn
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker:
Marcie G. Roth
Contact:
Register at www.familiesfirstbrooklyn.org
Fee: $20 for members, $25 for non-members

March 28 , 2007
Topic:
Basic Estate Planning
Organization:
Straits Eastern Partnership
Location:
Peking Duck House (236 East 53rd Street)
Time:
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker:
Pauline Yeung-Ha
Contact:
Henry Tang at tangmit@gmail.com
Fee:
Open to the Public ($45 per person- to cover dinner)

March 26 , 2007
Topic:
Are you Legally Ready?
Organization:
JASA Green Residence
Location:
200 East 5th Street
Time:
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker:
Lisa M. DeKenipp
Contact:
Juanita Doares at 212-666-5737
Fee:
Not Open to the Public

March 7, 2007
Topic:
New Medicaid Rules
Organization:
Aging in America
Location:
1500 Pelham Parkway South
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker:
Lisa M. DeKenipp
Contact:
Not Open to the Public

March 5, 2007
Topic:
Advance Directives and Paying for Long Term Custodial Care
Organization:
Geriatric Gound Rounds
Location:
NYUMC Bellevue Hospital (27th Street and 1st Avenue)
Time:
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker:
Daniel G. Fish
Contact:
Julianne Southwell at 212-562-6380
Fee: Not Open to the Public

February 27, 2007
Topic:
Elder Care Wellness Seminar
Organization:
NYU Student Health Center
Location:
726 Broadway (Broadway at Waverly)
Time:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Speaker:
Daniel G. Fish
Contact:
Not Open to the Public- NYU Students Only

February 14, 2007
Topic:
Legal Issues Surrounding Advanced Directives
Organization:
Saint Vincents Senior Health
Location:
275 8th Avenue
Time:
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Speaker:
Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact:
Not Open to the Public


February 2, 2007

Topic:
Planning for the Elder Generation
Organization:
TheNew York Society of Security Analysts, Inc.
Location:
1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor
Time:
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker:
Marcie G. Roth
Contact:
Not Open to the Public

January 31, 2007
Topic:
Medicaid and Estate Planning
Organization:
BayRidge Senior Center
Location:
6935 4th Avenue at 70th Street
Time:
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker:
Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact:
Dr. Andrias Adams at 718-287-4806
Fee:
No Fee

January 25, 2007
Topic: Through a New Lens: Viewing the Dynamics of Aging
Organization: 18th Annual Conference on Aging & Vendor Exibition, Presented by The Council of Senior Centers and Services of New York City, Inc.
Location: The Grand Ballroom, New York Hilton Hotel at Rockefeller Center, 1335 Avenue of Americas
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact: Michael Greene at 212-398-6565 ext 228 or mgreene@cscs-ny.org
Fee: $60 for CSCS members, $35 for Retired seniors, $125 for Others

January 23, 2007
Topic:
Elder Law Section Annual Meeting
Organization:
New York State Bar Association
Location:
New York Marriott Marquis
Time:
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Speaker:
Robert M. Freedman
Contact:
NYSBA at 518-487-5621
Fee: $70 per meeting for members ($100 surcharge for all non-members)

January 17, 2007
Topic: Long Term Care Planning/ Medicaid
Organization:
Jewish Association for Services of the Aged
Location:
161 Corbin Place, Brooklyn
Time:
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker:
Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact:
Maria Mazzarese at 718-934-4180
Fee: No Fee- JASA Caregivers only

January 11, 2007

Topic:
Elder Care Long Term Planning & Insurance Issues
Organization:
CLE Seminar
Location:
The Lincoln Center- Conference Room (Ground Floor), 60 East 42nd St.
Time:
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker:
Robert M. Freedman
Contact:
Esther Vincenty at 212-400-6022
Fee: No Fee-Attorneys Only

January 3, 2007
Topic:
Long Term Care- Financial Planning
Organization:
Church of the Generals
Location:
461 99th Street, Brooklyn
Time:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker:
Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact:
Dr. Andrias Adams at 718-287-0688
Fee:
No Fee

December 19, 2006
Topic:
New Medicaid Regulations
Organization:
Senior Umbrella Network of Brooklyn at Sephardic Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Location:
2266 Cropsey Avenue, Brooklyn
Time:
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker:
Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact:
Angela Villanella at 646-372-5360- Members Only

December 18, 2006
Topic:
Living Wills, HCP, POA and Medicaid Planning
Organization:
Dr. Andrias Adams
Location:
370 Lenox Road, Brooklyn
Time:
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Speaker:
Pauline Yeung
Contact:
Dr. Andrias Adams at 718-287-4806

December 8, 2006
Topic:
Long Term Care Insurance
Organization:
Windsor Terrace Senior Center
Location:
245 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn
Time:
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Speaker:
Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact:
Carol Chiarello at 718-535-1571
Fee:
No Fee

December 5, 2006
Topic:
Planning for Long Term Care Financial Issues
Organization:
Harbor Hill Senior Center
Location:
5613 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn
Time:
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker:
Pauline Yeung
Contact:
Carol Chiarello at 718-535-1571- Seminar will be in Chinese

December 5, 2006Topic: Estate Planning Issues, DRA
Organization: United Neighbors of East Midtown
Location: 1844 Second Avenue, 1st Floor, New York City
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact: Not Open to the Public

December 4, 2006
Topic: Legal and Financial Planning
Organization: Alzheimer's Association
Location: 360 Lexington Avenue, New York City
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact: Not Open to the Public

November 15, 2006
Topic: Financial Management for Seniors
Organization: OLA Human Service Center
Location: 336 73rd Street, Brooklyn
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact: Eilleen Bratcher at 718-680-6344

November 14, 2006
Topic: Women as Caretakers
Organization: Women's Financial Spa
Location: Cornell Club, New York City
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact: Not Open to the Public

November 10, 2006
Topic: Medicaid Financial Levels
Organization: Staten Island University Hospital
Location: 401 Seaview Avenue, Staten Island
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact: Not Open to the Public

November 9, 2006
Topic: Long-Term Care Planning
Organization: UBS
Location: Weehawken, New Jersey
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker: Daniel G. Fish
Contact: Not Open to the Public

November 8, 2006
Topic: Wills for Parents: Protect their Future
Organization: Families First
Location: 250 Baltic Street, Brooklyn
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker: Marcie G. Roth
Contact: Register at www.familiesfirstbrooklyn.org
Fee:
$20 for members, $25 for non-members

November 8, 2006
Topic: Medicaid Update
Organization: Lutheran Medical Center
Location: 150 55th Street, Brooklyn
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact: Nina at 718-630-8387

November 8, 2006
Topic: Philanthropic Planned Giving & Estate Planning for the LGBT Community
Organization: Gay Men's Chorus
Location: The W Union Square Hotel, 201 Park Avenue South, New York City
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Speaker: Thomas Sciacca
Contact: Ryan Svatora at 212-236-4256 or ryan_svatora@ml.com

November 4, 2006
Topic: Elder Law Ethics in a Post-DRA World
Organization: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Location: Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Speaker: Daniel G. Fish
Contact: Not Open to the Public

October 26, 2006
Topic: Retirement Planning
Organization: Penn South Program for Seniors
Location: 290 Ninth Avenue, New York City
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Pauline Yeung-Ha
Contact: Sadaf Shaikh at 212-243-3670

September 29, 2006
Topic: Deficit Reduction Act Affecting Long-Term Care
Organization: Murray Hill Council on Aging
Location: 484 Second Avenue, New York City
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact: Not Open to the Public

September 26, 2006
Topic: Long-Term Care Planning
Organization: New York State Society of CPAs
Location: FAE Conference Center, 3 Park Avenue, New York City
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Speaker: Robert M. Freedman
Contact: Not Open to the Public

September 21, 2006
Topic: Working Through Issues of Capacity and Undue Influence
Organization: Calvary Hospital Third Annual Trusts and Estates Conference
Location: The Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York City
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker: Robert M. Freedman
Contact: Please call 718-518-2080 or e-mail ekougasian@calvaryhospital.org

September 20, 2006
Topic: Elder Law 2006: Bad News for Seniors
Organization: Annual New York Estate, Tax & Financial Planning Conference
Location: Mariott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, New York City
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Speaker: Robert M. Freedman
Contact: Register online at www.ujafedny.org/sidkessnyconf2006

August 29, 2006
Topic: The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005
Organization: Joint Public Affairs Committee for Older Adults
Location: St. Francis College, The Callahan Center, 182 Remsen Street, Brooklyn
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact: Not Open to the Public

August 23, 2006
Topic: Capacity and Advance Directives
Organization: Mental Health Legal Symposium
Location: St. Francis College, 182 Remsen Street, Brooklyn
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Speaker: Robert M. Freedman
Contact: Sharon Osterweil at 212-780-1400 ext. 7723

August 22, 2006
Topic: New Medicaid Rules Pertaining to Home Care and Long-Term Care
Organization: FRIA
Location: 18 John Street, Suite 905, New York City
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact: Not Open to the Public

August 10, 2006
Topic: "Roadblocks to Discharge - Issues on Guardianship"
Organization: SeniorBridge
Location: The Regency Whist Club, 15 East 67th Street, New York City
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Speaker: Daniel G. Fish
Contact: Not Open to the Public

July 26, 2006
Topic: Legal and Financial Planning
Organization: NYSSCPA
Location: Helmsley Hotel, New York City
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker: Daniel G. Fish
Contact: Not Open to the Public

July 20, 2006
Topic: Legal and Financial Planning
Organization: HBO
Location: 6th Avenue and 42nd Street, New York City
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Speaker: Daniel G. Fish
Contact: Not Open to the Publi

July 12, 2006
Topic: Living Will and Health Care Proxy
Organization: The Museum of Modern Art
Location: 11 West 53rd Street, New York City
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker: Daniel G. Fish
Contact: Not Open to the Publi

July 8, 2006
Topic: Estate Planning Workshop
Organization: Chinese American Association of the City of New York
Location: Chatham Square Public Library, Chinatown, Manhattan
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker: Pauline Yeung
Contact: Kenneth Lam at 212-442-6348

June 28, 2006
Topic: Advance Care Planning
Organization: Village Adult Day Health Center
Location: 644 Greenwich Street, New York City
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Speaker: Judith D. Grimaldi
Contact: Allison Nidetz at 212-337-5614

 

 
 
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