Need advice on helping an elderly neighbor, any suggestions?

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Hey everyone, I’m trying to help out an elderly neighbor who needs some legal advice. She’s not sure where to start. Anyone have any suggestions on who might be able to help with that?

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You could try reaching out to local legal aid or check for any free clinics in your area. They may be able to assist her.

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Bailey said:
You could try reaching out to local legal aid or check for any free clinics in your area. They may be able to assist her.

Great idea! I’ll definitely look into legal aid. Thanks for the suggestion.

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Consider contacting an elder law lawyer. They specialize in issues like this and might be able to offer some low-cost help.

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Kim said:
Consider contacting an elder law lawyer. They specialize in issues like this and might be able to offer some low-cost help.

I didn’t know elder law was a thing! That’s really helpful info, I’ll search for one nearby.

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If she’s in Florida, some counties have senior assistance programs. Try checking with Columbia County’s local services.

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Ori said:
If she’s in Florida, some counties have senior assistance programs. Try checking with Columbia County’s local services.

That’s a good idea! I’ll check Columbia County’s website. Thanks for the heads-up!

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You might want to reach out to the county’s waste management department too. Sometimes they have info on other community resources.

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Zeek said:
You might want to reach out to the county’s waste management department too. Sometimes they have info on other community resources.

I didn’t think about that! I’ll give them a call. Thanks for the tip!

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There are also online platforms where she can get legal advice. Some of them offer free consultations, which could be helpful.

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Hari said:
There are also online platforms where she can get legal advice. Some of them offer free consultations, which could be helpful.

That sounds interesting! Do you have a site in mind?

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Hari said:
There are also online platforms where she can get legal advice. Some of them offer free consultations, which could be helpful.

You could try JustAnswer. They have legal experts available and sometimes offer free advice to get started.