(FLORIDA) – A veteran in his sixties recently began to make preparations for his later years. When he decided he needed to establish a Medical Surrogate plan, he went to the Veterans Health Administration (VA). And when he knew it was time to formalize his will, he sought free legal help from Florida Rural Legal Services (FRLS).
FRLS is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to qualified individuals, families, and vulnerable communities across 13 Florida counties and to farmworkers statewide. Our organization regularly assists clients with matters related to elder law, from establishing guardianship to combatting age discrimination to – in the case of this client – helping individuals with estate planning and the creation of wills and advance directives.
Through the Wills for Heroes program, FRLS attorneys worked with the client to ensure that his last will and testament was tailor-made to suit his wishes. Moreover, since the client wanted to execute the will in his hometown, our team mailed a paper copy straight to his home. A FRLS attorney even met him in his hometown to have him sign a retainer and notarize the document.
Ultimately, the client ended up with a document he approved, taking a big step in the right direction of comprehensive estate planning.
Comprehensive Elder Law at FRLS
FRLS’s elder law practice tackles legal issues and challenges that are unique to older adults and their families. Our comprehensive services allow low-income seniors to plan for their future, secure their healthcare, and fortify their financial well-being.
Our approach is threefold:
- We help you prepare for the unexpected, ensuring your plans for the future of your assets are inscribed in a last will and testament and advance directives. Your final wishes should be honored. FRLS will help you get the documents you need to express those wishes clearly.
- We ensure that you stay in control of decision-making, assisting you with durable power of attorney plans, guiding you through long-term healthcare options, and providing help with financial planning, taxes, and housing needs.
- We keep your support system strong, whether that means navigating complex guardianship proceedings, mediations with long-term care facilities, or other circumstances that require you to invoke the full force of your rights.
A new stage of life requires smart legal solutions. Call FRLS to discuss the free legal services that may be available to you: 1-888-582-3410.
About Florida Rural Legal Services (FRLS):
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to qualified individuals, families, and vulnerable communities across 13 Florida counties and to farmworkers statewide. Since 1966, FRLS has pursued justice by providing legal services in
housing law, family law, consumer protection, public benefits, elder law, disaster relief, education law, tax advocacy, and more, all at no cost to our clients. FRLS collaborates with community organizations and Pro Bono attorneys to deliver quality advocacy, outreach, and education designed to protect the rights of those in need. For over 50 years, FRLS has been a steadfast advocate for justice. Learn more at www.FRLS.org.