Brooklyn VLP: Media

  1. Press Release: VLP Launches New Probate Initiative

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    BREAKING NEWS:  In response to the coronavirus pandemic and the unfortunate rise in COVID-19 related estate cases, the VLP announces the launch of the VLP Probate Initiative in partnership with the Brooklyn Bar Association Trusts & Estates Section and Surrogate’s Court Committee.

    This new initiative offers pro bono services in probate matters to qualifying New York City residents facing the untimely death of a family member as a result of COVID-19. Volunteer legal services will be provided to families with estates of $50,000 or less, including completion of applications for voluntary letters of administration and SCPA 1310 affidavits regarding certain debts without administration. 

    PLEASE READ OUR PRESS RELEASE HERE.

  2. Press Release: VLP and Akin Gump Launch COVID-19 Frontline Workers Initiative

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    BREAKING NEWS: In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP), in partnership with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP (Akin Gump), has launched the VLP COVID-19 Frontline Workers Initiative. The timely initiative focuses on recognizing the sacrifice and dedication of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East members by offering the free preparation of life planning documents – wills, health care proxies, powers of attorney, parental designation forms, and other life planning documents.

    PLEASE READ OUR OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE HERE.