Financial advisors and attorney to address HIV-positive community

(Palm Springs, CA - January 29, 2009)

Merrill Lynch financial advisors Dan Lass and Mark Marshall, and Christopher Heritage, Esq., Founder & Principal of Heritage Legal, PC, will discuss basic financial planning and legal considerations on Tuesday, February 3 at 6:00 PM at the Sinatra Education Center of Desert Regional Medical Center.

The session will be the second in this year's A Positive Life: the series offered by Desert AIDS Project. Lass, Marshall, and Heritage will address the unique estate planning and financial challenges facing people living with HIV or AIDS (PWLHAs.) Now in its third year, the series offers free, educational sessions, designed specifically for PLWHAs who want to take greater control of their futures.

Dinner will be offered at 6:00 PM, followed by the presentation and discussion at 6:30 PM. There is no charge to attend. For more information please contact Peter DeMartino at Desert AIDS Project at 760-969-5745 or pdemartino@desertaidsproject.org.

Desert AIDS Project is the organization in our community where people living with HIV and AIDS can receive comprehensive support, including medical care, case management, and social services. D.A.P. also offers confidential HIV testing at a number of locations and widespread education and prevention services for schools, civic organizations, businesses, churches, and health organizations throughout the communities it serves. For more information, visit www.desertaidsproject.org or call 760-323-2118.