Senior Law Project - Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

Senior Law Project - Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid - Willmar

415 7th Street SW, Willmar, MN 56201

Eligibility

Older adults aged 60 years and older who are low income and are residents of Big Stone, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, Renville, Swift, and Yellow Medicine County

Required documents

Any relevant information relating to the legal issue contact information of parties involved eviction notice photo ID public benefit statements proof of income

Hours

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 12 noon Friday

(320)235-9600

Voice

(320)235-1030

Fax

(877)696-6529

Voice

https://mylegalaid.org/how-we-help/seniors/

[email protected]

Application process

Call and ask for an intake. A receptionist determines eligibility over the phone for service based on income and the type of legal issue.

Service area

Big Stone County, MN
Chippewa County, MN
Kandiyohi County, MN
Lac Qui Parle County, MN
Lincoln County, MN
Lyon County, MN
Meeker County, MN
Renville County, MN
Swift County, MN
Yellow Medicine County, MN

Description

Provides civil legal services to older adults aged 60 years and older, with a focus on older adults with the greatest social and economic need. Assists with: - Assisted living and nursing home discharges - Elder abuse - Public benefits for food support, cash assistance, Social Security, Unemployment denials, public health insurance coverages such as Medical Assistance denials, reduction of home care services, and debt/creditor issues NOTE: Does not handle cases for living wills, trusts, and/or estate planning

What's Here

Elder Law

Providing organization

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid - Willmar

Provides legal aid services on issues related to divorce and child custody for victims of abuse, eviction and housing repairs, domestic violence, citizenship and green card applications, public benefits, and planning ahead for older adults.