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ALABAMA LEGAL

ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

SAFEGUARDING THE RIGHTS OF SENIORS.
The Alabama Legal Assistance Program offers
seniors and their families legal counseling, advice
and representation on issues such as income-based
benefits, housing options, end-of-life decision-
making, neglect, abuse and financial exploitation.
The services are available through UWAAA at no
charge to persons age 60 and older.
By calling 1-800-AGE-LINE (1-800-243-5463),
callers are connected to a legal services specialist
who gathers information and determines the
appropriate next steps in civil, non-fee-generating
cases such as:
• Access to public benefits such as SS/SSI/SSDI,
Medicare, Medicare, veterans’ benefits and
unemployment compensation
• Protections related to elder abuse, including fraud
and financial exploitation
• Advance directives for financial affairs, medical
and end-of-life decision-making, as well as simple
wills and issues related to guardianship
• Access to housing options that allow seniors to
remain independent in their homes
• Eviction or foreclosure issues that impede
seniors’ ability to remain in their homes
• Access to healthcare and long-term care

Making quality legal assistance easily
available to vulnerable seniors helps
protect their autonomy, dignity and
independence.

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