What legal services are available to seniors?
Sixty Plus Legal Program – Seniors 60+ may qualify for low cost legal services to include small estate management, deed changes, advance directives/living wills, powers of attorney, and wills. Contact the Office on Aging, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, for a current list of participating attorneys. *, ** Office on Aging – A contract between the Office on Aging and the Legal Aid Bureau, Inc., allows seniors 60+ to receive legal assistance at the three senior sites in Calvert County. Topics addressed include: consumer issues, landlord/tenant disputes, Advance Directives, obtaining health insurance and other public benefits, and Social Security/SSI benefits. Call 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170 to schedule an appointment.** Maryland Senior Legal Hotline – Seniors 60+ have access to free legal information via telephone. The number to call is 1-800-999-8904. Hotline hours are 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telephonic translation is available in 140 different languages.** Nursing Home P
An attorney donates time at the Senior Center every month to offer half-hour appointments, free of charge, to seniors seeking answers to legal questions. In addition, seniors are encouraged to contact the Boston Bar Association free public service lawyer referral service at 617-742-0625 or 1-800-552-7046. More…
