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Area Agency on Aging:
Legal Aid Serivices-Legal Aid of the Bluegrass and Access to Justice
Legal Aid Services provide leadership for improving the quality and quantity of legal and advocacy assistance as a means for ensuring a comprehensive elder rights system. Services are provided district‑wide through two federal funding sources ‑ Title III-B of the Older Americans Act and the Health Care Financing Administration (as a demonstration project). Both programs serve persons over 60 years of age, and regardless of income, but grant monies from the Health Care Financing Administration are targeted primarily toward Medicare recipients and Medicare‑eligible individuals.
Services
Legal Aid Services Assistance is provided district-wide by Legal Aid of the Bluegrass (Link) and the Access to Justice Foundation (Link). They provide free civil legal advice, assistance, and referrals for older Kentuckians on issues such as: Medicare; Medicaid; Prescription Drug Assistance; Consumer Issues; Family Law; Power of Attorney; Guardianship; Housing and Property; Estate Planning; Debt Collection; and Living Wills. No assistance is provided to individuals seeking advice and consult in matters of criminal law.
Eligibility
Legal Services Assistance recipients (or their caregivers) must be at least 60 years of age. There are no income restrictions, however many services are targeted at low and moderate income individuals. There are no charges for services provided with Title III funds. Contributions are strongly recommended but not required; they are accepted anonymously to ensure equal treatment.
Application
There is no application for services. Simply contact one of the entities listed, and ask to speak with someone who can assist in your particular area of need or concern. If your call is not immediately answered leave a message, clearly stating your name, telephone number, and area or issue of concern. Your call will be returned.
Publication Date: January of 2007
Please print and distribute freely - - we encourage you to share this is information with anyone you think it can help.
 HELP A Handbook for Kentucky Grandparents and Other Relative Caregivers
(pdf version)
 HELP A Handbook for Kentucky Grandparents and Other Relative Caregivers
(Microsoft Word version)
Contact
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
498 Georgetown Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 233-4556,
Or, Toll Free at (800) 928-4556
help@lablaw.org
M –F 8:00AM - 5:00PM
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Access to Justice
Legal Hotline
535 West Second - Street Suite 101
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 255-9913,
Or, Toll Free at (800) 200-3633
Web: http://www.kyjustice.org
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