Estate & Elder Law Services at Volunteers of America of MN
- To Volunteer, Contact:
- Organization Type: Nonprofit legal services provider
- Location:
1900 Central Avenue NE, Suite 106Minneapolis, MN 55418
- Map: maps.google.com
- Phone: (612) 676-6300
- Fax: (612) 676-6304
- Website: http://www.voamn.org/Services/SeniorServices/EstateElderLawServices/tabid/3462/Default.aspx
- Email: mlewis@voamn.org
Estate & Elder Law Services is part of the Services to Seniors component of Volunteers of America - Minnesota. Estate & Elder Law Services serves clients in our practice areas regardless of age, income, or assets. Services are available on a subsidized basis (sliding fee scale) for those who qualify financially and are 60 years of age or older or disabled. Very reasonable private pay rates are available for non-qualifying individuals. Estate & Elder Law Services serves clients primarily in Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Washington, Scott, Carver and Dakota counties but will take a client from anywhere in the state if appropriate. Legal services include two-attorney general practice law firm with a caseload consisting mainly of advance directives, planning for incapacity (including Medical Assistance planning), real estate, title problems, wills, estate planning and probate. Volunteer attorneys knowledgeable in the practice of Elder Law and related are needed to assist clients on an as-needed basis. Volunteer attorney support services include malpractice insurance coverage, use of templates, instructional materials and office space.
- Location of Volunteer Opportunity: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott
- Area of law: Consumer, Disability, Elder Law, Health
- Populations Served: Elderly, MAO will take clients with disabilities if the legal matter falls within our practice areas
- Projects For: Lawyers
- Need for non-English services: Hmong, Oromo, Somali, Spanish
- Hours for Pro Bono Opportunities: Flexible
- Malpractice Insurance for Volunteer Lawyers: Yes
- Training Provided: No
- Training Required: No
- CLE credit for trainings: No
- CLE credit for pro bono: No
- Mentoring or supervision offered: No
- Volunteer lawyers need to meet a caseload or hours requirement: No
- Volunteers may participate long-distance: No




