Get
help with your legal rights
Call the Senior LinkAge Line® at
1-800-333-2433 for referral to someone who can help
with your legal questions.
Becoming a U.S.
Citizen - Elder Abuse - Consumer
Fraud - Pension planning and
retirement planning - Legal
Services Providers - Planning
for Incapacity
- "I don't have the money to pay for my
housing, and I just got an eviction notice.
What do I do?
- "Am I eligible for Medicare?"
- "I think there's a problem with my pension.
How do I clear it up?"
Legal issues for seniors can be very confusing,
so the Minnesota Board on Aging partners with the
Area Agencies on Aging to support a statewide legal
services network for seniors.
Legal services providers in Minnesota provide
one-on-one consultation for the elderly plus
brochures and other information that will assist
elders or their families.
Contact the Senior LinkAge Line™
at 1-800-333-2433 for referral to the legal services
organization nearest you.
Legal issues you may face could include:
- Seeking benefits through public programs providing health care such as Medicare
and Medical Assistance.
- Seeking your income benefits through Social
Security.
- Preparing to maintain your independence as you
age and need long-term care through privately purchased long-term
care insurance.
- Protecting your personal autonomy by using estate
planning tools and health care
directives.
- Protecting your employment rights by getting
educated about age and disability discrimination
laws.
-
Planning
for retirement throughout life by developing
a "life-cycle plan."
- Becoming educated about your
pension rights and
other "replacement" income that can
support you.
The Minnesota Board on Aging has a number of
excellent resources available and can suggest
additional places for you to go for answers.
General help:
Do you need help
becoming a U.S. Citizen?
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Are you concerned about
Consumer Fraud?
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Need help with pension
planning and retirement planning?
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Need to find an attorney or
legal aid provider?
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Planning ahead for incapacity?
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