For Seniors

We provide free civil legal help to North Carolinians who are 60 years of age or older, regardless of income.

About

Legal Aid of North Carolina’s Senior Law Project provides free civil legal help to North Carolinians who are 60 years of age or older. The project can serve seniors of all income levels, but we prioritize clients with the greatest need.

The Senior Law Project helps with:

  • Wills and powers of attorney
  • Public benefits: Medicaid, food stamps, Supplemental Security Income Program, Social Security Disability Insurance and more
  • Abuse and neglect
  • Unemployment compensation
  • Housing: Foreclosure, eviction, subsidized housing, repairs, utilities, etc.
  • Consumer issues
  • Wrongful repossession

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​Senior Legal Helpline

Due to disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene, our Senior Legal Helpline will be temporarily closed until internet and phone services are fully restored at our Asheville office. In the meantime, seniors in need of assistance are encouraged to call our general helpline at 866-219-5262.

Toll-Free: 1 (877) 579-7562

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 1 PM – 3 PM, Monday – Friday

​Free legal help for North Carolinians 60 years of age or older. Learn more: Senior Law Project

​​​We provide free legal help to low-income North Carolinians in civil cases involving basic human needs like safety, shelter, income and more.

Wills and Powers of Attorney

Attend our free Wills and Powers of Attorney to learn how to complete a health care power of attorney and a living will on your own. You will receive a packet…

Category Name Organization
Small Claims A Guide to Small Claims Court Legal Aid of North Carolina
Estate Planning Advance Directives Legal Aid of North Carolina
Disaster Relief Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults FEMA
Domestic Violence Protective Orders (50B) Domestic Violence Includes Elder Abuse Legal Aid of North Carolina
Medicare Medicare and Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) NC Department of Insurance
Estate Planning Seniors and Powers of Attorney Legal Aid of North Carolina
Elder Abuse Seniors: Joint Bank Accounts, A Matter of Trust Legal Aid of North Carolina
Elder Abuse Seniors: Know Your Rights in Nursing Homes Legal Aid of North Carolina
Elder Abuse Sexual Assault in Nursing Homes Legal Aid of North Carolina
Elder Abuse Spot and Stop Elder Abuse Legal Aid of North Carolina
Learn how to file a child custody action in court without an attorney. We will also discuss claims for visitation and emergency custody.
Learn how to file a child custody action in court without an attorney. We will also discuss claims for visitation and emergency custody.