SURROGATE'S COURT CLINIC | VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT OF CNY

Provides free advice and information about small estates, 17-A Guardianship, Power of Attorney, wills, and other trust and estate issues. May be able to provide on-the-spot assistance with filling out petitions for Surrogate's Court.

Categories

Do Not Resuscitate Orders Durable Power of Attorney for Mental Health Care Trust Preparation Assistance Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Life Care Planning Living Wills Will Preparation Assistance Legal Counseling Durable Power of Attorney for Asset Management Elder Law

Physical Address

401 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

Hours

Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM Program hours: Wednesday, 11 AM - 1 PM

Voice

(315) 471-3409

Fax

(315) 939-1466

Fax

(315) 939-1466

Voice

(315) 471-3409

Website

https://www.vlpcny.org

[email protected]

Application process

Clients are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance, though walk-ins are accepted on the day of the clinic if time allows

Fee

None

Eligibility

Low-income county residents with surrogate and estate legal issues

Agency info

VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT OF CNY

Provides legal advice, information, and referrals to low-income individuals in Central New York on non-criminal legal matters. Topics include divorce, eviction defense, family court issues, wills, estates, elder law issues, debt and consumer law, medical issues such as health care directives, immigration issues, LGBTQ legal issues, and non-profit advocacy.