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    Get Free Elder Legal Services

    FRLS, a non-profit law firm in South and Central Florida, offers free help with advanced directives services, including power of attorney and living wills. FRLS also helps qualified clients with elder exploitation and housing issues.

  • An FRLS Elder Law Attorney can help qualified elder clients within our service area with any one of the following (at no cost):

    • Discuss the importance of wills and estate planning, including planning for a minor or adult with special needs, probate proceedings, and other matters.
    • Create a durable power of attorney.
    • Provide help with health care and planning, including long term care options, patient rights, Medicare, and health care power of attorney.
    • Financial representation: financial planning (including durable financial power of attorney), housing opportunities and planning, income, estate, and gift tax matters.
    • Guardianship: help with the selection and appointment of a legal guardian.
    • Help locate long term care facilities and manage assisted living cost.
    • Explain nursing home resident rights and help file nursing home claims.
    • Draft a living will or other advance directives, including a durable power of attorney and long term planning documents.
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    Apply for legal help

    Call during the hours listed or apply online anytime

    General Public

    Apply by phone 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Call 1-888-582-3410

    Farmworkers

    Apply by phone 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Call 1-855-771-3077

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  • Client Stories

    (FORT PIERCE, Fla)- Fort Pierce is a community filled with rich history and strong family bonds, but many seniors face unique challenges that demand legal support and advocacy. At Florida Rural Legal Services, we are committed to assisting our seniors with various legal matters, including...
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