In light of the public health crisis, it is now more important than ever to tend to matters that protect one’s legal rights and health care decisions in the event of incapacity or death. Please review the below Frequently Asked Questions guide to help you plan for the future.
Click here to download this guide as a PDF.
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Q: “What if I can’t go outside? What if I get sick and can’t tend to financial and other important matters?”
A: You can appoint someone to act on your behalf by executing a Power of Attorney. This person can go to the bank for you, pay bills for you, sign leases, etc.
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Q: “What if I get sick and can’t communicate my wishes to my health care providers?”
A: You can appoint someone to communicate your health care decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so by executing Health Care Proxy. You can also outline your wishes for end-of-life care in a Living Will.
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Q: “How can I make sure that my money and property go to the right people when I die?”
A: You can execute a Last Will & Testament where you say who gets what, and appoint someone to make sure your wishes are carried through.
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Q: “How do I control what happens with my bodily remains after I die?
A: You can appoint someone to make sure your remains are laid to rest in whatever way you designate them to be in a Control of Remains Form.
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Q: “Can I obtain these documents from VOLS?”
A: If you are 60 or older, living in NYC, and have relatively low income and limited financial resources, please contact the VOLS Senior Law Project to find out if you qualify for our services, which are free of charge.
Please visit the VOLS Senior Law Project page to download our intake form or email or call us:
(347) 521-5704 (Seniors)
(347) 521-5725 (Senior Veterans)