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HELPS Nonprofit Law Firm
HELPS is a nonprofit law firm providing seniors and disabled individuals who receive Social Security, disability, VA benefits, and pensions with ongoing assistance for unpaid debts. They educate on financial rights and help with student loans, tax, and debt collector calls and letters, with no age range restrictions and offer nationwide and statewide services.
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Legal Assistance Development for the Protection of Elder Rights
The Legal Assistance Development for the Protection of Elder Rights program offers legal services to seniors with social or economic needs, statewide, specializing in issues such as income and public benefits, housing, long-term care, and age discrimination. Age range: 60 and above.
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National Elder Law Foundation
The National Elder Law Foundation offers nationwide referrals to attorneys specializing in elder and special needs law without any age restrictions.
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Legal Issues for Older Adults – 2017 Publication
Legal Issues for Older Adults is a 2017 publication that provides information to identify issues older adults may come across as they age. It’s not legal advice, but offers a starting point for conversations with ideas and meanings. No age restriction and available statewide.
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Wills, Trusts and Elder Law
Oregon State Bar offers online resources for wills, trusts, estate planning, and elder law inquiries, providing general legal information without age restriction throughout the state.
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SHIBA – Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance
SHIBA provides counseling and assistance in selecting Medicare plans and applying for Medicare Savings Programs. They offer their services through a helpline or one-on-one phone appointments with trained volunteers, and can also help with reviewing medical bills and filing appeals or complaints. No age restriction and statewide coverage.
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Oregon Public Health Division
The Oregon Public Health Division provides public health services in both their Portland and Salem offices, working with individuals and communities to promote and protect health through education, prevention, and preparedness measures.