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Whether you need to prepare a will or wish to protect your assets for a surviving spouse, the services of an attorney specializing in elder law can be invaluable. As far as an Advance Directive (paperwork regarding your wishes for life support should you be unconscious or unable to speak for yourself), an attorney is not needed to complete this document.
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Toll free at 800-989-9455 (Los Angeles, CA)
From this website, you can find a trust or estate planning lawyer in your area. This may be useful if you are concerned about Medicare, Medicaid and protecting your assets.
http://www.actec.org
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
520-881-4005
Use this national directory to find an attorney in your area who specializes in the legal needs of seniors.
1604 North Country Club Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
http://www.naela.com/Applications/ConsumerDirectory/index.cfm
Nebraska Legal Services (Grand Island Office)
877-250-2016
Free legal advice and selective representation of civil law cases where no other private or agency lawyer available. Emphasis on cases involving domestic violence, public benefits appeals, family law/custody, landlord/tenant disputes. Some additions to above areas are made depending on unusual, unmet need for legal assistance. No involvement in criminal, traffic, or juvenile court.
207 West Third PO Box 1078
Grand Island, NE 68802
http://www.nebls.com
Inclusion of a service on this webpage does not imply endorsement by Grand Island Coalition for End of Life Care. Similarly, ommission of a service does not reflect criticism. We have simply included those services known to us at the time of creating this website. |
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