Legal

Get help with your legal rights

Call the Senior LinkAge Line® A One Stop Shop for Minnesota Seniors at 1-800-333-2433 for referral to someone who can help with your legal questions.

General Help - Becoming a U.S. Citizen - Elder Abuse - Consumer Fraud - Planning for the Future - 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 yourpension 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

The Minnesota Office of the Attorney General's Senior Center
The Short Form Power of Attorney
Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Information

Questions about becoming a U.S. Citizen?

How Do I Consumer Guides from U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services

Do you have questions about Elder Abuse?

Learn more about Elder Abuse in Minnesota

Are you concerned about Consumer Fraud?

Minnesota Attorney General's Office Consumer Fraud Division

Need to Plan for Your Future?

Own Your Future is an initiative between the MN Department of Human Services and the federal Department of Health and Human Services to help Minnesotans plan for future long-term care needs.