Legal Information Services | State of Missouri: Department of Health and Senior Services
A phone service and website to help seniors and their families access information and assistance on legal issues. Some common types of information include: - Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney - Guardianship, Conservatorship - Living Wills - Advance Directives - Wills, Trusts and Joint Tenancy - Financial Exploitation - Mediation - Obtaining Public Benefits, such as Medicare and Social Security - Civil Legal Issues - Definitions of Common Legal Terms Website also contains links, pamphlets and brochures related to: Benefits, Consumer Issues, Employment, Financial Planning, Health Insurance, Housing, Protection, Rights, Tax Assistance, etc.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
02/07/2025
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
Physical Address
912 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Hours
Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Website
Application process
Call 1-800-235-5503; enter your 5-digit ZIP code to be routed to your local Area Agency on Aging where a trained Aging Specialist will assist you. Or visit the website: www.moaging.com/legalhelp
Fee
No Fees
Required documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Open to senior citizens and their family members who have questions/concerns about legal issues. Legal assistance eligibility is based on economic or social need..
Languages
Website has Welcome page, Resource Links and Participation Agreement in Bosnian, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Language interpretation services can be requested on the 'Contact Us' page or via telephone.
Service area
State of Missouri
Agency info
STATE OF MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES
Department of health and senior services. ALSO KNOWN AS DHSS Emergency System for Advanced Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals ESAR-VHP