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Operates several advice clinics at a variety of locations and times (including evenings), makes referrals to volunteer attorneys and provides public information for low-income clients. Attorneys on staff can provide limited emergency services depending on the client's legal issue. Areas of assistance can include: - Family Law & Domestic Violence - Landlord/Tenant - Foreclosure - Consumer and Business - Bankruptcy - Vacation of Criminal Records - Reinstatement of Driver License - Veteran Assistance - Wills, Probate, Guardianship, and Power of Attorney. Also serves as a referral partner with the Federal Civil Rights Clinic. Will direct clients to the clinic for intake, appointments, and follow up.

Provides free legal and consumer information from trained volunteers on a number of topics related to their rights and options, including: -  Wills -  Powers of attorney -  Health care directives -  Guardianships -  Trusts -  Social Security -  Probate -  Living trusts.  Medicare Volunteers are not lawyers and cannot give legal advice.

Kitsap Legal Services works with volunteer attorneys who will give legal advice and limited assistance to low-income Kitsap County residents.. All legal consultations are by appointment only and potential clients must go through the eligibility process. Currently, most legal appointments are occurring by phone or Zoom. There is often a waiting period of several weeks for an appointment and we typically CANNOT provide an attorney to go with you to court. If you are facing eviction, and you meet eligibility requirements, we may be able to provide an attorney to immediately represent you.

Operates a legal clinic providing a free 30-minute consultation with an attorney (60 minutes if an interpreter or other accommodation is needed) Clinic is open to all, but particular focus is on providing culturally-informed legal services in a safe and welcoming environment to individuals who identify as African American or Black. This clinic is staffed primarily by attorneys of color. Clinic attorneys can: -  Determine whether the client has a legal problem -  Suggest possible options -  Help answer papers, summons and requests -  Provide appropriate referrals   Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

The Wills Clinic for Seniors is a special project of Snohomish County Legal Services and the Snohomish County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Volunteer attorneys will work with seniors to prepare legal wills, powers of attorney and health care directives. The clients are responsible for filling out brief questionnaires which are provided in advance. Volunteer attorneys will meet with clients, gather information to make sure that the client’s wishes will be fully carried out, and prepare the documents. A Notary Public will be on hand for formal signing of documents, so that clients leave with complete documents. The Wills Clinic for Seniors takes place three to four times a year.

Provides free legal and consumer information from trained volunteers on a number of topics related to their rights and options, including: -  Wills -  Powers of attorney -  Health care directives -  Guardianships -  Trusts -  Social Security -  Probate -  Living trusts -  Medicare

Assists with asset protection, estate planning, assistance with long-term care needs, probate and trust administration, and leveraging government benefits; such as Medicaid and VA Benefits. Focuses on the particular needs of seniors, those with special needs and their families. Offers Estate Planning practice that goes beyond the traditional realm of Wills and Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives. Addresses the legal and social issues affecting seniors, the disabled, vulnerable adults and their families. The goal is to address every contingency elders and their family may face with aging, illness, or incapacity.  Assists elders and their family navigate the complexities of Long-Term Care and Asset Preservation. Also provides legal counsel and guidance for those with special needs who are receiving government benefits through SSI or Medicaid, and helps preserve those benefits, yet allow for additional funds to be set aside in a trust for future needs. Areas of expertise include: -  Protecting your assets for your spouse and family when you need at-home, assisted living, or nursing home care. -  Obtaining Medicaid Long-Term Care benefits -  Finding and keeping appropriate Long-Term Care services -  Advance planning for your estate to ensure flexibility as your circumstances change -  Probate or administration of your estate or trust

Provides information and documents related to ONLY these topics: estate planning, end-of-life planning, power of attorney, probate/small estates, long-term care, and adult guardianship (no minor guardianship). **Cannot** assist with any other legal issues, topics listed are only issues we can address. Coordinates two elder law clinics through a partnership between Sound Generations and the King County Bar Association. Thirty-minute appointments with attorneys are available in Seattle and Kent. Attorneys cannot represent anyone in court or on an ongoing basis. Does not have referrals for reduced-cost private attorneys. Does not have referrals for professional fiduciary services like professional guardians, executors, or representative payees.

Provides Legal information on the following topics: Divorce, Parenting Plan Modification, Paternity, Third-Party Custody and Protection Orders. Also provides services for Land Lord/Tennant Issues, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bankruptcy, and Will preparation

Provides free 45-minute to 1-hour appointments with an attorney for advice on civil legal issues such as: consumer, finance/debt, employment, housing, benefits. Appointments are required. Clinics are currently telephonic. Attorneys at the clinic are not able to provide representation.

Provides free legal and consumer information from trained volunteers on a number of topics related to their rights and options, including the following: -  Wills -  Powers of attorney -  Health care directives -  Guardianships -  Trusts -  Social Security -  Probate -  Living trusts -  Medicare

Qualified individuals will receive a legal consultation with an attorney regarding civil legal matters. Volunteer and contracted attorneys may provide legal advice, direction, paperwork review, and assistance in completing legal documents. Assists with the following legal matters: - Walk-In Clinic every Tuesday, 2-4pm - Family law - Employment - Wills and estates - Consumer and bankruptcy - Housing: helps with eviction and landlord/tenant information

Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney. Focus is on Korean and Korean-speaking clients. Clinic attorneys can: -  Determine whether the client has a legal problem -  Suggest possible options -  Help answer papers, summons and requests -  Provide appropriate referrals   Neighborhood legal clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Provides a free elder law clinic for residents of King County. Provides a free half-hour of advice.    Examples of issues presented are   -  Health directives -  Power-of-attorneys -  Wills Some frequently asked questions include: "What should I put in my will?" "Can I legally place my father in a nursing home? "Is my will legal in the state of Washington?" and "Can you help me understand the complexities of WA Apple Health (Medicaid) and estate planning?"   Program is offered in partnership with the King County Bar Association and Senior Rights Assistance through Sound Generations.

Provides free legal assistance for low-income individuals who would otherwise be denied access to the legal system because of the inability to pay. Potential clients are screened to determine income and case eligibility. Referrals are made to local attorneys who volunteer their time. Provides legal assistance with the following: Family Law (includes family law class to anyone who is seeking help in having their family law court documents reviewed), Debtor-Creditor, Bankruptcy, Social Security/ Disability, Wills/Power of Attorneys, Guardianship, Landlord/Tenant, Child Support, Immigration, and Protection Order. * Does not assist with: Criminal matters (of any kind including traffic infractions), Termination of Parental Rights, or Adoptions.

LAW Advocates matches low-income seniors and low-income individuals who are terminally ill or disabled with volunteer attorneys for assistance preparing their will and other estate planning documents.

Local attorneys offer free 30-minute consultations, mainly focused on elder law issues including estate planning.

Chinese Information and Service Center, Asian Bar Association of Washington, and Asian Counseling and Referral Service partner with the King County Bar Association to provide a free legal clinic. Pro bono attorneys work with staff and volunteer interpreters to give consultation and legal advice around family law, immigration law, landlord-tenant disputes, employment law, and other areas. As of 9/2024, most consults are virtual but in-person appointments may be available if needed (more information provided to clients during intake phone call). Call (206) 957-8544 for an appointment. Appointments are typically Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM. International District Legal Clinic Chinese Information and Services Center 611 S Lane St. Seattle, WA 98144

Provides general legal aid. Assistance types may include criminal record expungement, eviction prevention, family law, tribal law, protection orders, guardianship, wills, and tenancy issues. Issues must have occurred within the stated service area. A client agreement must be completed prior to receiving legal assistance.

Assists with asset protection, estate planning, assistance with long-term care needs, probate and trust administration, and leveraging government benefits; such as Medicaid and VA Benefits. Focuses on the particular needs of seniors, those with special needs and their families. Offers Estate Planning practice that goes beyond the traditional realm of Wills and Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives. Addresses the legal and social issues affecting seniors, the disabled, vulnerable adults and their families. The goal is to address every contingency elders and their family may face with aging, illness, or incapacity.  Assists elders and their family navigate the complexities of Long-Term Care and Asset Preservation. Also provides legal counsel and guidance for those with special needs who are receiving government benefits through SSI or Medicaid, and helps preserve those benefits, yet allow for additional funds to be set aside in a trust for future needs. Areas of expertise include: -  Protecting your assets for your spouse and family when you need at-home, assisted living, or nursing home care. -  Obtaining Medicaid Long-Term Care benefits -  Finding and keeping appropriate Long-Term Care services -  Advance planning for your estate to ensure flexibility as your circumstances change -  Probate or administration of your estate or trust

Assists with asset protection, estate planning, assistance with long-term care needs, probate and trust administration, and leveraging government benefits; such as Medicaid and VA Benefits. Focuses on the particular needs of seniors, those with special needs and their families. Offers Estate Planning practice that goes beyond the traditional realm of Wills and Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives. Addresses the legal and social issues affecting seniors, the disabled, vulnerable adults and their families. The goal is to address every contingency elders and their family may face with aging, illness, or incapacity.  Assists elders and their family navigate the complexities of Long-Term Care and Asset Preservation. Also provides legal counsel and guidance for those with special needs who are receiving government benefits through SSI or Medicaid, and helps preserve those benefits, yet allow for additional funds to be set aside in a trust for future needs. Areas of expertise include: -  Protecting your assets for your spouse and family when you need at-home, assisted living, or nursing home care. -  Obtaining Medicaid Long-Term Care benefits -  Finding and keeping appropriate Long-Term Care services -  Advance planning for your estate to ensure flexibility as your circumstances change -  Probate or administration of your estate or trust

Offers preparation of a simple will, durable power of attorney and/or physician's directive. A Wills Clinic is held once every quarter.