Vermont Law Help's Elder Law Page

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Free Telephone Legal Clinic for Seniors

The Seniors Citizens Law Project is holding a free telephone legal clinic for Seniors Wednesays from 9AM to 2PM starting January 18, 2012 until March 21, 2012. 

For more information Read This Flyer or call 1-800-889-2047

Medicaid   [view all]

• Medicaid Eligibility & Coverage for Individuals 65 and Over or Disabled. 
• Long-Term Medical Care in Nursing Homes, Residential Care Homes, or in Your Home. 
• AARP has helpful Medicaid information here: AARP: Health Insurance Information.

Information about Wills and Trusts [view all]

Our Wills and Trusts page will help you understand the tools available for your estate plan.

Advanced Directives for Health Care [view all]

For an overview of advanced directives, please read Medical Decisions: Advance Directives and Living Wills.  Also, take a look at Taking Steps: Legal Documents (VEN).  

When you are ready to fill out an advanced directive, use the following forms: 

• Advanced Directive for Health Care: Short Form (PDF), 
• Advanced Directive for Health Care: Long Form (PDF).

Guardianship of Adults [view all]

A summary of Guardianship of Adults in Vermont.

Powers of Attorney [view all]

What is a Financial Power of Attorney and how can I create one?

Helpful Links   [view all]

• VT Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) Website
• Vermont Department of Aging and Disabilities Website
• Senior Helpline of the Champlain Agency on Aging
• Social Security Administration
• Benefits Calculators: Social Security Benefits