We can refer individuals to Legal Services of Iowa to assist seniors on a contribution basis in legal matters including issues of disability, housing and zoning, financial, and caregiver.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Scenic Valley Area VIII Agency on Aging provides financial assistance for legal advice, counseling, and representation by an attorney in many types of non-criminal legal matters.
Typical legal issues for older persons can involve:
Medicaid, Medicare, health care directives, insurance
Social Security, SSI, VA, and other benefit programs
Housing and real estate issues
Consumer issues such as sales solicitations and credit problems
Wills and estate planning matters
Guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse |
