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Let's See If We Can Help, Inc.
P.O. Box 8462 Philadelphia, PA. 19101 215-665-8285
www.letsseeifwecanhelp.org letsseeifwecanhelpinc@gmail.com
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Iris M Henry-Aiken President
Master Photography for DWTS of Philadelphia courtesy of 'Paul Lewis Photography' of Philadelphia
Tangled Deed, Property Rights
and
Estate Planning Workshops
If you would like us to conduct a free workshop for your church, organization or community, please give us a call at 215-665-8285
First place winners Dexter Carter & Chi Chi Enigwe
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Spring 2018
Workshop Series
Free
Tangled Deed, Estate Planning, Tax and
Property Rights Workshop
All sessions 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Saturday March 24, 2018
10:30 am -12:30 pm
The Free Library of Philadelphia
Frankford Branch
4634 Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
Saturday March 31, 2018
10:30 am -12:30 pm
The Free Library of Philadelphia
the Lovett Memorial Branch
6945 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
Saturday April 14, 2018
10:30 am -12:30 pm
The Free Library of Philadelphia
Logan Branch
1333 Wagner Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
Saturday April 28, 2018
10:30 am -12:30 pm
The Free Library of Philadelphia
Oak Lane Branch
6614 N. 12th St.
Philadelphia, PA
Saturday May 12, 2018
10:30 am -12:30 pm
The Free Library of Philadelphia
Lillian Marrero Branch
601 W. Lehigh Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
Saturday May 19, 2018
10:30 am -12:30 pm
The Free Library of Philadelphia
Cecil B Moore Branch
2320 Cecil B Moore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
If you have deed transfer or estate planning problems or issues, this is the session for you. Come out and get answers to your questions and resolutions to your problems directly from representatives from the local agencies and organizations relevant to your issues.
Meet with an Philadelphia Department of Revenue, estate attorney, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, and City of Philadelphia Office of Deeds and Records
Guests enjoying line dancing during intermission
Judges: From left to right: Otis Lee Clark, Michelle Cunningham and Howard Tucker
Hosts Jenice Armstrong and Mannwell Glenn with Iris Henry
Producer, Director, Choreographer Ms. Kim Bears-Bailey with hosts Jenice Armstrong and Mannwell Glenn
Board members and panelist from left to right: Olivia Stoner, Esq, Bonnie Johns, Iris Henry, Deborah Stephens and Linda Townsel
Tribute to Prince group dance featuring alumni dancers, Olivia Stoner, Deborah Stephens and Adrienne Hudson
Showcase dance with Camille Moten and William Bridges
Showcase dance with Camille Moten and William Bridges
Contestants William bridges and Arlene Smith
Contestants Jordan Postell and William Grazier
Contestants Latik Jefferson and Joy Bender
Contestants Mark Brown Barnes and Andreanna Miller
Contestants Errick Robinson and Yolanda Nicholson
Contestants Chester Stovall and Jordan Postell
Contestants Latik Jefferson and Leslyn Bender
Showcase Dancers Andres Cruz and Sarah Pickel
Producer, Director, Choreographer Ms. Kim Bears-Bailey
Opening showcase dance featuring Andres Cruz, Andreanna Miller, Jordan Postell, Errick Robinson, Camille Moten and William Bridges
Proud Winners
Dancing with the Stars of Philadelphia 2016
Contest
From Left to right: Third Place winners, Joy Bender and Latik Jefferson, second place winners, Mark Brown Barnes and Andreanna Miller and First Place Winners, William Bridges and Arlene Smith
"Let's Get Ready to Set Sail"
summer sailing program
Thank you to all of you who braved the cold weather and came out to participate in the neighborhood cleanup on the 600 block of South 59th Street in West Philadelphia. Your participation was instrumental in making our
MLK Day 2018 Project
a success.
We would also like to extend a very big thank you to
Home Depot
of Oregon Ave
for their generous donation of equipment and supplies
Contestant Mark Brown-Barnes and producer, director and choreographer extraordinaire,
Ms. Kim Bears-Bailey
2017 winners from left to right; First place: William Bridges and Norma Avery, second place: Alexander Hall and Sarah Thomas, third place: Ajia Wilmore and Gus Riley
Contestants Cheryl Talib and David Rubio
Showcase dance: Ani and Her Gentleman. Andreana Miller,William Bridges, David Rubio, Alexander Hall and Jordan Ricks
Contestants Gus Riley and Ajia Wilmore in Sultry Rumba
Showcase dancer Ms. Nia Bears- Bailey
Contestants Mark Brown-Barnes and Andreana Miller
Third place winners Gus Riley and Ajia Wilmore
Second place winners Alexander Hall and Sarah Thomas
Judges from left to right Ms. Joan Myers-Brown, Howard Tucker and Otis Lee Clark
2017 First place winners Mr. William Bridges and Ms. Norma Avery
Contestants Louis Decor and Maya Naomi Simmons
Contestants Carlotta Saravia and Jordan Ricks
Host Mr. Arthur Leo Taylor with Hostess Ms. Jenice Armstrong
Showcase dance: 'Couples Treat' - Maya Simmons, Erick Robinson, Andreana Miller, David Rubio, Ajia Wilmore and William Bridges
Organization board members and panelists: From left to right: Bonnie Johns, Linda Townsel, Olivia Stoner, Iris Henry and Yolanda Nicholson
Congratulations to all our 2017 'Dancing with the Stars' of Philadelphia contest winners
Contestants Sarah Thomas and Alexander Hall
Full cast, Stars and Pros opening dance "The Opening-Say It Gold'
Guests enjoying line dancing during intermission
Sultry Rumba featuring Pros, Maya Naomi Simmons and Erick Robinson
We would like to extend a very, very special thank you to
Philadanco
for all of the amazing support they have provided over all the years of our 'Dancing with the Stars' of Philadelphia
fundraiser.
We owe our success and continued growth to you
Ms. Joan Myers-Brown
and
Ms. Kim Bears-Bailey
Fall 2018
Workshop Series
Free
Tangled Deed, Estate Planning, Tax and
Property Rights Workshop
All sessions 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Saturday September 22, 2018
11:00 am -1:00 pm
The Free Library of Philadelphia
Lucien Blackwell Branch
125 S. 52nd St.
Philadelphia, PA. 19143
Saturday September 29, 2018
11:00 am -1:00 pm
The Free Library of Philadelphia
Joseph Coleman Branch
68 W. Chelten Ave.
Philadelphia, PA.19144
Saturday October 20, 2018
11:00 am -1:00 pm
The Free Library of Philadelphia
Charles Santore Branch
932 S.7th St.
Philadelphia, PA. 19147
Saturday October 27, 2018
11:00 am -1:00 pm
The Free Library of Philadelphia
Widener Branch
2808 West Lehigh Ave.
Philadelphia, PA. 19132
If you have deed transfer or estate planning problems or issues, this is the session for you. Come out and get answers to your questions and resolutions to your problems directly from representatives from the local agencies and organizations relevant to your issues.
Meet with an Philadelphia Department of Revenue, estate attorney, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, and City of Philadelphia Office of Deeds and Records
Special Winter Workshop
Free
Tangled Deed, Estate Planning, Property Rights and Tax Workshop
Saturday January 12, 2019
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
The Free Library of Philadelphia
Central Branch
1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, PA. 19103
If you have deed transfer or estate planning problems or issues, this is the session for you. Come out and get answers to your questions and resolutions to your problems directly from representatives from the local agencies and organizations relevant to your issues.
Meet with an Philadelphia Department of Revenue, estate attorney, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, and City of Philadelphia Office of Deeds and Records
Contestants Fredi Hale and Daniel Palladino
Contestants Roberta Griffin and Eli Alfau
Showcase-'HEART CRY' the Pros
Showcase Tango-Natasha Frazier and Gentlemen
Contestants LeVon Foreman and Amani Ball
Showcase 'Ladies Rule' DWTS Alum Jordyn Postell, with Amani Ball, Natori Blackman, Jaszmin Burton, Allyia Nellons, Amaiya Walker, I'esha Wood
Contestants Denise Ann Smith and Asa Wells
Contestants Whitney Price and Jaszmin Burton
Group Dance with DWTS Alum; Sarah Shaw-Thomas, Yolanda Nicholson, Bonnie Johns and Cheryl Talib
Contestants Linda C Smith and William Isaac Bridges
Contestants Stephanie Espejo and William Isaac Bridges
Congratulations to the 2018 Dancing with the Stars of Philadelphia contest winners
The winners circle- From left to right: Third place winners, Eli Alfau and Roberta Griffin, First Place winners Denise Ann Smith and Asa Wells, and Second Place winners, Stephanie Espejo and William Isaac Bridges
2018
Dancing with the Stars of Philadelphia
in photos
Judges Mr. Wayne David, Ms. Sarah Shaw-Thomas and Mr. Otis Lee Clark
Left to right: Producer Ms. Kim Bears-Bailey, volunteer, Ms. Linda Townsel and Ms. Olivia Stoner, Esquire
L to R: Kim Bears-Bailey, Linda Townsel, Olivia Stoner, Bonnie Johns,Cheryl Talib, Yolanda Nicholson, Iris Henry
Board Members, Left to right: Bonnie Johns, Cheryl Talib, Yolanda Nicholson, Iris Henry
2016 Dancing with the Stars of Philadelphia annual fundraiser
Host Clarence Miller and Hostess Jenice Armstrong
Ballroom Floor
Contestants Stephanie Espejo and William Isaac Bridges featuring Nia Bailey and Asa Wells
Guests enjoying line dancing during intermission
A few helpful pointers to reference when someone dies
Death is a hard pill for most of us to swallow, but each of us will one day have to do it. The key to a smooth transition and easing the burden on your loved ones is preparation. The death of a person can be a very stressful time and often makes it difficult for family and friends to think clearly and concentrate on some of the estate issues that have to be attended to. Whenever possible, it is best to obtain as much information as possible from the soon-to-be decedent about their final wishes, any assets, liabilities and/or other business-related matters that will need to be attended to after their death. Always attempt to know the person’s final arrangement wishes. Though I have not attempted to place the following points in a logical sequence, nor is it complete, some will be highlighted with a (*) to note their level of priority and all should be helpful. Remember that there are people out there that prey on the deceased and their families to make claim to unentitled assets. Avoid hasty decisions and distributions, as this process can take anywhere from six months to years to complete.
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Find out if the person had a medical or advance directive*
Find out if the person had a medical or advance directive*•Notify close family members and friends and if known, their pastor, attorney and /or accountant
Notify close family members and friends and if known, their pastor, attorney and /or accountant•Get legal pronouncement of death and arrange to receive multiple copies of death certificate as soon as possible*
Get legal pronouncement of death and arrange to receive multiple copies of death certificate as soon as possible*•Arrange transportation of the body to proper authorities or party*
Arrange transportation of the body to proper authorities or party*•Secure the persons home directly or through friends and family. Notify police if home will be vacant.
Secure the persons home directly or through friends and family. Notify police if home will be vacant.•Notify social security office, banks, insurance companies, benefits departments, income sources, utility companies*
Notify social security office, banks, insurance companies, benefits departments, income sources, utility companies*•If employed, contact person’s place of employment. Ask about employee benefits
If employed, contact person’s place of employment. Ask about employee benefits•Make funeral or cremation arrangements if requested
Make funeral or cremation arrangements if requested•If person belonged to military, church or other known organizations contact them for notification
If person belonged to military, church or other known organizations contact them for notification•Check to see if person has life insurance policies, bank accounts, a will, a trust, titles (i.e., car or house) *
Check to see if person has life insurance policies, bank accounts, a will, a trust, titles (i.e., car or house) *•Check to see if person left important papers behind relevant to death such as a will, trust documents or insurance policies*
Check to see if person left important papers behind relevant to death such as a will, trust documents or insurance policies*•Contact the local Office of Probate for more directives
Contact the local Office of Probate for more directives•If necessary, authorized person should open estate bank account
If necessary, authorized person should open estate bank account•Try to locate such things as taxes, deeds, bank and investment records, insurance policy, death, birth and marriage certificates, possible estranged spouse and children, trust docs, debts, income sources, safe deposit boxes, computer and phone passwords
Try to locate such things as taxes, deeds, bank and investment records, insurance policy, death, birth and marriage certificates, possible estranged spouse and children, trust docs, debts, income sources, safe deposit boxes, computer and phone passwordsSome of the Philadelphia area city and state offices you may want to contact:
Prothonotary Office Department of Deeds and Records Inheritance Tax
City Hall Room 262 City Hall Room 154 City Hall Room 177
215-686-6665 215-686-2292 215-686-2918
Register of Wills Department of Revenue PA Vital Records Dept.
City Hall Room 180 MSB 15th JFK Blvd., Ground Floor 110 N. 8th St., Philadelphia
215-686-6255 215-686-9200 215-560-2056
MLK Day of Service 2018
MLK Day of Service 2019
What is a "Tangled Title"? It is ownership or possession of property that does not have a clear title or legal ownership. What this means is that the ownership of the property, such as a home or real estate is not confirmed or definite and may be questionable. In these situations, ownership can be challenged, as in legal proceedings to determine who is the rightful owner. These situations can be quite costly and time consuming to resolve.
Estate Planning - Is the act of planning or forming a legal directive as to what happens with you and your assets once you pass away. When that happens, everything you own or owe becomes part of what is called your estate. In your directive, you state who you would like to carry out your final wishes and settle your final affairs. If you fail to leave a will or set up an estate plan, your assets fall into the hands of the state and has to be probated by the courts.
NBC 10 highlights the widespread problem of fraudulent deed transfers leading to stolen property in Philadelphia
Print copy of 'A few helpful pointers to reference when someone dies'
Print a copy of our handout brochure
Watch as NBC Investigative reporter George Spencer uncovers the ugly side of property theft in some of Philadelphia's hottest neighborhoods
Spring 2019
Workshop Series
Free
Tangled Deed, Estate Planning, Property Rights and Tax Workshop
Saturday March 23, 2019
11:00 am -1: 00 pm
Free Library of Philadelphia
Haverford Branch
5543 Haverford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA. 19139
Saturday April 6, 2019
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
National Council of Negro Women
The Jesuit School
1800 W. Thompson St.
Philadelphia, PA. 19121
Saturday April 13, 2019
11:00 - 1:00 pm
The Free Library of Philadelphia
Thomas f Donatucci Branch
1935 Shunk St.
Philadelphia, PA. 19145
Saturday April 27, 2019
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Vine Memorial Baptist Church
5600 Girard Ave.
Philadelphia, PA. 19131
Saturday May 18, 2019
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Free Library of Philadelphia
walnut west Branch
201 s. 40th St.
Philadelphia, PA. 19104
Saturday June 1, 2019
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Center in the Park
5818 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA. 19144
If you have deed transfer or estate planning problems or issues, this is the session for you. Come out and get answers to your questions and resolutions to your problems directly from representatives from the local agencies and organizations relevant to your issues.
Meet with an Philadelphia Department of Revenue, estate attorney, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, and City of Philadelphia Office of Deeds and Records
Financial Literacy Basics
Summer Day Program for Kids
Age 8 - 12
Financial Education Enrichment
North Light Community Center
175 Greene Lane.
Philadelphia, PA 19127
267-254-5800
One week sessions
August 19 - 23 & 26- 30, 2019
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Educate, entertain and empower. A fun, learning summer program introducing money management and entrepreneurial life-skills in a fun and active learning environment
Games, role play, activities, field trip, lessons
Early enrollment incentives available
Journalist Craig R. McCoy explores the crisis in two articles detailing Philadelphia's deed problem
Read Me
Print two very helpful documents provided by Estate Attorney Ms. Olivia Stoner of Stoner Law Offices
Let’s See If We Can Help, Inc. is a 501 ©(3) non-profit organization incorporated in 2008 whose main mission is to empower lower income Philadelphia residents by providing information and education through financial literacy related initiatives designed to change negative behaviors that adversely impact the economic circumstance of their lives and communities. We do so by providing financial literacy classes and related workshops for both adults and youth through our library, school and recovery program curriculum and helping to inform, assist and educate the adults in matters pertaining to tangled deeds, estate planning and property rights. For adults, we emphasize the importance and impact of good estate planning by offering guidance as it relates to the process. For youth, adults and parents, we address the need and instillation of good money management skills for higher quality of life experiences and expectations. We also reach out to the community to provide help and sponsorship when and where possible. We strongly believe that it should be part of our commitment to be involved and to offer continued support through such additional programs as our “Get Ready to Set Sail” Program, which offers unexposed youth the opportunity to learn and become active and experienced in sailing, our “MLK Day Project”, which assists an individual, family, community or non-profit with needed improvements to their home or primary location and our “Dancing with the Stars” of Philadelphia annual fundraiser which offers advanced dance and arts students in the Philadelphia area the opportunity to hone and showcase their talents while participating as trainers/contestants in our highly anticipated competition.
