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Legal Assistance

As required under the Older Americans Act, the Iowa Department on Aging has a Legal Assistance Developer to develop & coordinate a legal assistance program and to secure and maintain the legal rights of older Iowans. The legal assistance program is implemented in collaboration with the thirteen area agencies on aging and legal providers across the state, including the Legal Hotline for Older Iowans.

Legal Advisories

Below are "advisory" articles produced in collaboration with the Iowa Legal Aid's Hotline for Older Iowans through an Administration on Aging's legal integration grant.

• Communication Assistance for Iowans with Hearing Problems
• Energy Assistance Programs Available
• Need Help with Medical Bills?
• Food Assistance Program
• Final Disposition Act
• Burial Funds
• Probate and Property Distribution
• Medicaid for Nursing Home Care
• Debt Settlement Plans
• Economic Stimulus Rebate
• Rent and Property Tax Help
• Protecting Home from Foreclosure
• Transfers and Discharges from Nursing Homes

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Legal Assistance Documents & Resources on this site

• Advance directives: The Gift of Peace of Mind pamphlet [PDF Format- be patient with load time- this is a large document]
• Alternatives to Guardianship & Conservatorship
• Consumer Advisories from the Attorney General

Our Questions & Answers section includes answers to common legal questions in elder law, such as:

• Advance Directives (Living Wills & Durable Power of Attorney)
• Guardianship & Conservatorship
• Legal Assistance for those who cannot afford an attorney
• Lawyer Referral
• Grandparents' Rights

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Other Legal Resources

• The Legal Handbook for Older Iowans is an outstanding resource for older Iowans. You can download it in PDF Format at the Iowa Bar Association website. Please note that this is a large file and be patient while downloading. Print copies are available by contacting Shirley Taylor, Iowa Department on Aging, at (515) 725-3304 or Shirley.Taylor@iowa.gov.