Legal Services

Paper Summary:

The paper looks at the federal, state and private programs that assist senior citizens with legal issues. The paper shows how there are programs available to all senior citizens regardless of levels of income.

Outline:
Introduction
Legal Assistance for the Elderly
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"According to the book Community Resources for Older Adults, there are many reasons why the elderly may require legal services. These reasons include changes in health conditions, family situations and work. As a result of these conditions many elderly people need legal assistance in handling their affairs.
"The federal government recognizes that the elderly population in America often requires legal assistance and as such Title III of the Older American's Act specifies that each state is required to provide the elderly with legal assistance. These legal services are free of charge for the elderly. These programs are specifically for individuals over the age of sixty. In most cases there is no income limits associated with these nation wide programs but they are geared towards elderly with lower incomes."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Community Resources for Older Adults": Chapter 13 Legal Services.
• "Legal help for senior citizens". Retrieved August 8, 2008 from: http://seniors-site.com/legalm/lawyer.html
• "Legal Services of South Central Michigan". Retrieved August 8, 2008 from: http://www.lsscm.org/
• "What is LSC?". Retrieved August 8, 2008 from: http://www.lsc.gov/about/lsc.php

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