Legal and Consumer Aid
Attorney Locator
Legal Service Corporation
The LSC directory lists programs throughout the country that provide free civil legal assistance to qualified low-income clients, including seniors.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. is a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families. Established in 1987, the Academy provides a resource of information, education, networking and assistance to those who deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services to the elderly and people with special needs.
National Legal Aid and Defenders Association
NLADA is a national, nonprofit membership association that represents legal aid and defender programs as well as individual advocates. NLADA also serves as a resource for those seeking more information on equal justice in the United States.
National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives
NOSSCR is an association of over 3,300 attorneys and paralegals who represent Social Security and Supplemental Security Income claimants. Call the NOSSCR Lawyer Referral Service for help in finding attorney representation: 1-800-431-2804.
Buyer Protection Groups
Council of Better Business Bureaus
The Council of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) system, which was founded in 1912 and is today supported by more than 300,000 local business members nationwide. It is dedicated to fostering fair and honest relationships between businesses and consumers, instilling consumer confidence and contributing to an ethical business environment.
Facts on Laws and Rights
American Civil Liberties Union
The ACLU works daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
HALT
Founded in 1978, HALT – An Organization of Americans for Legal Reform, a nonprofit, nonpartisan public interest group of more than 50,000 members, is the nation's largest and oldest legal reform organization. Dedicated to the principle that all Americans should be able to handle their legal affairs simply, affordably and equitably, HALT's Reform Projects challenge the legal establishment to improve access and reduce costs in our civil justice system at both the state and federal levels.
National Senior Citizens Law Center
The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates nationwide to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly individuals and persons with disabilities. NSCLC advocates through litigation, legislative and agency representation and assistance to attorneys and paralegals in field programs. NSCLC's functions vary with the needs of our clients. NSCLC maintains a national reputation for professional quality and successful advocacy.
Health Directives, Wills and Contracts
Aging with Dignity.org
The non-profit Aging with Dignity Web site provides people with the practical information, advice and legal tools they need to ensure their wishes and those of their loved ones will be respected. They believe Americans must safeguard the rights of the sick, aging or dying with the same enthusiasm shown for the young or healthy.
Legal Docs
This site will guide you through the preparation of a Living Will, Automobile Bill of Sale, Promissory Note, Demand for Payment Letter and other legal documents free of charge. Other documents, such as a Last Will & Testament are available for a small fee.
Nolo
NoLo offers advice on wills and estate from the leading publisher of consumer legal guides.
US Living Will Registry
Founded by Dr. Joseph Barmakian in 1996, the U.S. Living Will Registry is a privately held organization that electronically stores advance directives, organ donor information and emergency contact information, and makes them available to health care providers across the country 24 hours a day through an automated system.
Victims of Crimes Aid
Office for Victims of Crime
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) was established by the 1984 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) to oversee diverse programs that benefit victims of crime. OVC provides substantial funding to state victim assistance and compensation programs—the lifeline services that help victims to heal.
