Students and faculty at TU Law Clinic Tulsa Law provide legal services to underserved segments of the community. OCU Native American Wills Clinic OCU law students and professors provide free legal assistance in estate planning to Native Americans. Neighbor For Neighbor Legal Clinic provides legal services in uncontested civil areas, regardless of age, place of residence, or income level. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is a non-profit organization that provides civil legal assistance to low-income individuals throughout Oklahoma. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is a non-profit law firm. We are here for you because we believe that access to the legal system is just as important as food, shelter and clothing. Legal services under Title III-B of the Older Americans Act (OAA) are provided through grants to states authorized by the OAA. Community Living, Aging and Protective Services (CAP) distributes and monitors subsidies for services.
Legal aid protects older persons from attacks on their independence, freedom of choice and financial security. Aging Services contracts with 11 Regional Aging Agencies (AAAs) in Oklahoma to provide free legal services to residents 60 years of age and older. Regional Agencies on Aging In Oklahoma, legal services are provided to AAAs through Oklahoma, Inc. Legal Aid Services. These legal services are specifically for “older persons with economic or social needs”. Legal assistance for Oklahoma seniors includes extended policies, powers of attorney, wills, debts, Social Security disability, eviction, consumer financial matters, estate planning, and grandparent issues, to name a few. Oklahoma Legal Aid Services – 60+ Oklahoma Senior Legal Aid Services – OK-SPLASH Main Helpline Legal Aid lawyers and paralegals can help you in civil and non-criminal matters involving basic needs. Our goal is to provide free legal services to low-income individuals and eligible seniors. Legal aid never charges an “advance fee” for services. Find information and apply for legal help at OKLegalConnect.org Community Living`s legal services developer, Aging and Protective Services (CAP) provides national leadership to improve the quality and quantity of legal services for people 60 and older in Oklahoma. The Legal Services Developer provides advice, technical support, information and referrals, as well as training on legal issues for older Oklahomans and those who support and defend them.
Oklahoma Free Legal Answers Send in your legal questions and a pro bono lawyer will get back to you for free. Sponsored by the Oklahoma Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Oklahoma Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission. Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services lawyers are available for training on legal issues of immigration, citizenship, family petitions, etc. Make an appointment or visit the following websites. Oklahoma Lawyers for America`s Heroes This program connects active staff and eligible veterans with pro bono lawyers who help resolve legal issues. Visit www.okbarheroes.org for more information. Trinity Legal Services provides low-cost legal assistance to people in financial difficulty in the greater Oklahoma City area. An individual can register their telephone number in the National Do Not Call Registry by visiting www.DoNotCall.gov or by calling 888-382-122. Common fraud and fraud warnings appear on consumer protection sites such as Fraud.org and FBI Common Fraud Schemes The American Civil Liberties Union deals with cases of discrimination, equal protection, or denial of civil rights in general due to acts or inaction by a government agency.
Yes, at least everyone over the age of 18 needs a living will for health care. The famous cases of Terri Schiavo and Nancy Cruzan both involved accidents when the women were young – under 30. Oklahoma County Law Library Publicly available legal resources. Domains: Elder abuse End-of-life health issues (living wills, continuing powers of attorney, DNR) Property and estate issues (wills, trusts, enduring powers of attorney, joint tenancies, POD, TOD) Fraud / ethics fraud Grandparents Education Grandchildren Guardianship Legislative advocacy No.
