Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
As the population in the United Stated ages, having life planning documents is a must for individuals who want their wishes to be carried out in the event they become mentally or physically incapacitated. The following life planning documents will be discussed:
The presentation will also cover the Guardianship proceedings.
Online Notes
Linda T. Chin, Esq. has practiced law for over twenty years. She served as the Counsel to the President at Hunter College for over 16 years, practiced corporate law at Con Edison and served as General Counsel for the New York State Judicial Commission on Minorities. Presently, Ms. Chin is an Assistant Professor of Legal Studies at St. John's University where she teaches Employment Law, Social Security Disability Law, and Elder Law.
Professor Chin received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the City College of New York and her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School.