SENIORS
SMRLS represents people 60 years or older with a focus on those in greatest social and economic need. Although we do not apply a means test for Seniors representation, we direct our representation to those most in need.
If you are a senior and have a problem with Social Security's SSI program, Medical Assistance, or have a nursing home or other matter, we may be able to help.
CASES WE NORMALLY HANDLE
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Planning Ahead includes information about legal planning tools, durable power of attorney, trusts, guardianship and conservatorships, health care directives, medical assistance, funeral planning, and wills.
Seniors Information from the MN Department of Human Services
Senior Linkage Line is a free state wide telephone information and assistance service which makes it easy for older adults and their families to locate community services. 1-800-333-2433
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RESOURCES
Benefits: Food Stamps (SNAP), Medical Assistance (MA), Social Security Disability, Personal Care Assistance (PCA)
Housing: Eviction, Subsidized Housing, Reasonable Accomodations of disabilities
Elder Abuse
Assisted Living Termination and Nursing Home Discharge
Health Care Directives (advice only)
Debt Collection/Garnishment
Utility Shut-offs
LEGAL SERVICE EXAMPLES
LONG-TERM CARE - Mary did not expect that staying at her senior living community would deplete her savings and exceed her retirement income. What are her legal rights and options?
SELF- DETERMINATION - Alice and Albert live together. Albert is getting confused and his children want to move him out of state. What are the couple’s options for getting help without getting separated?
FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION - Tom asked Peyton to buy him groceries with Tom’s debit card. Peyton used the card for their things as well. Tom wants Peyton to stop, but does not want to involve the police. What are Tom’s options?
Program Funding
SMRLS Senior Law work is supported with funds provided by the Older Americans Act, through the regional Boards on Aging. These include: the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging, and Minnesota River Area Agency On Aging.
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