Estate Planning Assistance | Community Legal Aid Services
50 South Main Street, Suite 800, Akron Centre Plaza, Akron, OH 44308
Designated Parking|Lowered Elevator Controls|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
- Serves residents of Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties. - Gross household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines OR must be an older adult age 60 or over. - Case acceptance is based on a variety of criteria including case type, level of service required, goal of representation, merit, and availability of staff. Other criteria may apply based on the details of the case. - Even if a caller does not qualify for agency services, Community Legal Aid is often able to refer callers to another appropriate program.
If possible, callers should collect legal documents related to the case in order to provide information during the screening process.
Same as site hours. Online application system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
voice | Legal HelpLine for New Clients
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Utilizes language interpretation services.
- Call the Legal HelpLine or visit website for more information or to apply for assistance. - If completing online application, applicants must provide a valid phone number where they can be reached. Applicants will be informed about the status of their application and next steps. - Prospective clients go through a brief eligibility screening process. If eligible, clients are scheduled to speak with an attorney who will discuss their problem with them. - Cases needing more than telephone consultation are served at local offices according to case acceptance criteria.
Legal services have no fee, but there may be court costs.
Stark County, Ohio Summit County, Ohio Mahoning County, Ohio Wayne County, Ohio Medina County, Ohio Portage County, Ohio Trumbull County, Ohio Columbiana County, Ohio
Provides assistance to people who want to provide for the administration and/or protection of their assets during their lifetime. Includes will preparation, estate planning, and powers of attorney assistance.
211 Summit
Community Legal Aid Services
Provides free civil legal services and legal advocacy for low income and older adult Ohioans in Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties. Helps low income and older adults achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through legal representation and the provision of information, advice, and self-help tools.