Simple Wills, Living Wills, and Health Care Proxies for the Elderly
NYC Bar Association Report Looks at Trust Account Oversight Mechanisms
The New York City (NYC) Bar Association’s Professional Discipline Committee has a vital role in monitoring and evaluating the lawyer licensing and discipline process. It examines NYC attorney disciplinary agencies’ performance and practices, and delivers reports and rule and policy change recommendations to the Office of Court Administration and Appellate Divisions. A particular focus is…
Simple Wills, Living Wills, and Health Care Proxies for the Elderly
The City Bar Justice Center’s Elderlaw Project focuses on delivering legal services that assist New York seniors in addressing health-related issues. Project organizers team up with volunteer attorneys in providing those with limited economic means with estate planning services such as simple wills, health care proxies, and living wills. They also assist in defining powers…
NYC Bar Helps Preserve Integrity of New York’s Legal Services Fund
In early 2025, the New York City Bar Association (NYC Bar) partnered with its state-level counterpart, as well as the Monroe County Bar Association and the New York County Lawyers Association, in preventing millions of dollars from being taken illegally from the Legal Services Fund. Established by the state in 1983, the fund ensures that…
Dyan Gershman 