Legal Assistance

The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) provides legal assistance through a contract with an attorney for individuals identified and referred by AAA staff and Affiliate agencies.  The following services are provided:

• Legal consultation on any legal issue or concern regarding a client for Affiliate Agency staff members
   
• Assistance with completion of Wills, Power of Attorney (click here for listing of “Free” Wills Clinic sites)
   
• Assistance with medical directives, affidavits of heirship, etc.
   
• Advocacy on legal concerns that do not require litigation
   
• Referrals to legal representation as needed
   

Affiliate agencies may refer clients who meet the following criteria:

• Individuals age 60 and over
• Clients must reside in Dallas County

Referral Process:

• Clients may be referred to this program only by Advocacy Center for the Elderly (ACE) Network Participants  click here for a list of ACE-Network Participants
   
• Referral for legal assistance must include a completed intake form and release of information form signed by the client.  These will be submitted directly to the attorney who will determine whether or not the case will be accepted. 
   
• If the case is accepted, the attorney will seek authorization from the Manager of the Advocacy Center for the Elderly and will also notify the referring agency of the status of the case.