Are you a homeowner?  Find out about how to protect your equity and your home!

CCSLS has just launched the Home Ownership Protection for Elders (“HOPE”) program.  The goal of this initiative is to protect seniors from losing their homes and/or equity due to debt, scams, and elder abuse. This free service consists of a free “homeowner checkup,”  a one-hour appointment to educate homeowners about the following topics:

• Credit Reports
  Access your credit report to identify debt, errors and signs of identity theft.
• Eligibility for the Tax Postponement Program
  Postpone payment of property taxes.
• Homestead Declaration
  Protect your home’s equity from creditors.
• Safe Estate Planning
  The perils of adding children to deed, Durable Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, risks associated with reverse mortgages and more!

This presentation is free and open to the public.  June 6, 2019 at 12pm at Saint Joseph Church in Pinole.