I want to prepare documents in case I am disabled or die. What services for advance planning does Bay Area Legal provide and am I eligible?
We can help with:
- Durable power of attorney (designation of an agent)
- Living will (for health care)
- Health care surrogate designation
- Preneed guardian designation
- General medical information releases
We are not able to help with:
- Living trust
- Estate planning
- Will
We provide legal education on advance planning to persons over 60 and persons with disabilities. For those who cannot afford to go to a private attorney, we can help make the appropriate documents.
Upcoming Legal Clinics
Various days and times
Location
Virtual,
Hillsborough,
Pasco,
Pinellas,
Manatee,
Sarasota
Various days and times
Location
Virtual,
Hillsborough,
Pasco
Typically, the first Tuesday of every month.
08:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
Hillsborough
Apply for Services
Apply by phone Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., or apply online anytime for non-emergency legal matters. Language interpreters are available to you at no cost.
Bay Area Legal Services
If you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.
Statewide Legal Helplines
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