WHITE PLAINS, NY (September 19, 2025) — Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins announced that the 25th Annual Senior Law Day will take place on Thursday, October 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains.
The free community event for Westchester County seniors will feature 18 educational workshops, one-on-one consultations, and opportunities to connect with experienced elder law attorneys, certified financial planners, geriatric care managers, and Medicare specialists. Free parking will be available.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “We can’t stress enough the importance of planning, especially when it comes to aging. Senior Law Day helps Westchester families navigate the legal, financial and health-related concerns that all of us experience as we grow older. We encourage our seniors to take advantage of this free event that provides an opportunity to connect with experienced elder law attorneys, certified financial planners, Medicare specialists and more.”
The event, hosted in partnership with the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS), is open to all Westchester County seniors and their families. While advance registration is encouraged, walk-ins are welcome. Sign-ups for free 15-minute consultations will also be available on-site. To register in advance, call (914) 813-6300.
DSPS Commissioner Mae Carpenter said: “Since its inception, the Senior Law Day Collaborative has benefitted more than 15,000 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 who have volunteered their time and expertise since 2000 to make these events possible.”
The 2025 Senior Law Day workshop schedule includes sessions at 10 a.m. on Elder Law 101, Advance Funeral Home & Cemetery Planning, Solo Aging: Perspective from the Professionals, Smart Seniors: Don’t Get Scammed, Understanding Your Social Security Benefits, and Online Health Research Tools: Find What You Need, Know What to Look For.
At 11 a.m., workshops cover Your Estate Planning Package, Seven Gaffes in Estate Planning and What to Do Instead, I Should Avoid Probate, Right?, What If’s: Financial Planning for Retirement, Housing & Long-Term Care, Making Medicare Work for You: Maximizing Your Options, and Practical Guidance: Q&A with Experienced English and Spanish Speaking Professionals.
Noon sessions include Power of Attorney and Advanced Directives, Nuts and Bolts of Medicaid Planning, Long-Term Care Options, Aging Adults & Estate Planning: How to Start the Conversation, Navigating Care – Choosing Wisely to Age Well, and The Best and Most Affordable Housing Options as You Age.
Senior Law Day is presented by DSPS, the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services (WPPP), and one of WPPP’s initiatives, the Senior Law Day Collaborative.
The Collaborative is co-chaired by Melinda Bellus, Attorney-in-Charge, Yonkers Office, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, Krishna Brodigan, Director of Outreach, Westchester Library System, and Sarah A. Steckler, Esq., Partner, Warshaw Burstein LLP.
Event sponsors include Platinum Sponsor NYSARC Trust Services, Gold Sponsor The Feller Group, P.C., Conference Bag Sponsor Maker Fragale & Di Costanzo, LLP, and Bronze Sponsors Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services, Moneco Advisors, Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP, and Woodlawn Cemetery.
Lead sponsors are Keane & Beane, Ena, Scanlan & Sirignano, Westchester Library System, Lamson & Cutner, and Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation.
Sponsors include Warshaw Burstein.
Friends include attorneys Kommer, Bave & Ciccone, LLP; Deepankar Mukerji, Esq. Attorney at Law, PLLC; Law Firm of D.F. Truhowsky; and Maker, Fragale & Di Costanzo, LP.
Financial planning and services friends are Daniel Ahearn, APMA®, Rise Private Wealth Management; Amir Asadi, Fortis Lux Financial; Amy Jo Neill, The ANA Group; Bob Grenier, CFP® CPFA® – Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, & Smith, Inc.; Jean Riordan, Vision Retirement; and Life Inc, Pooled Trust Services.
Geriatric care friends are Miriam Scholl, LMSW, Westchester Elder Care Consultants, LLC; and Kelly Care Management LLC.
Other services friends are Bruce Segall, Marketing Sense; and Westchester Disabled on the Move.
Gold Event Sponsor is The Feller Group.
For registration or additional information, call (914) 813-6300 or visit https://seniorcitizens.westchestergov.com/ or www.seniorlawday.info.
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