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Dementia Legal Planning Program

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Resource Name:Dementia Legal Planning Program

Eligibility

We serve individuals throughout WA State who are age 55 or older, OR individuals of any age who have a dementia diagnosis OR family history of dementia. The program focuses on older adults, individuals experiencing dementia or cognitive impairment, and those interested in planning ahead for future healthcare and financial decisions. There are no income restrictions! All services are provided free of charge. Individuals must be able to understand the legal documents they are completing, the authority being granted, and whom they are appointing. Eligibility for document preparation is assessed through an initial intake and/or consultation with a volunteer attorney. Services are available statewide through scheduled legal clinics and individual appointments, depending on location and availability.

Hours

Monday-Thursday - 9am-5pm

Application process

Individuals can request services by calling the Dementia Legal Planning Program at 425-780-5589 and leaving a voicemail, or by submitting an online intake form through our website at https://www.probonocouncil.org/. Program staff will follow up to complete a brief intake and coordinate an appointment with a volunteer attorney. Our administrative office is not open to the public, and all services are provided by appointment only. We partner with local libraries, senior centers, community organizations, and Volunteer Lawyer Programs throughout Washington State to host free legal planning clinics and attorney appointments. Service locations vary depending on community partnerships and availability. We also offer virtual appointments and provide legal planning education and resources statewide.

Fees

All services are free and provided by appointment only

Service area

WA

Other Information

Disabilities & Health Conditions

  • Dementia
The Dementia Legal Planning Program provides free legal assistance to eligible Washington residents age 55 and older, or individuals of any age with a dementia diagnosis or family history of dementia. Clients meet with volunteer attorneys to prepare Durable Powers of Attorney (financial and healthcare), Health Care Directives, and Dementia Directives. Services are available statewide, with no income restrictions, through scheduled legal clinics and individual appointments. The program also offers free community education, presentations, and legal planning resources to help individuals, families, and caregivers understand advance planning documents and prepare for future healthcare and financial decision-making. All services are by appointment only, with locations varying based on community partnerships and availability

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Providing organization

Dementia Legal Planning Program
The Dementia Legal Planning Program, a program of the Washington Pro Bono Council, provides free legal planning assistance to individuals age 55 and older, OR individuals of any age with a dementia diagnosis OR family history of dementia, throughout Washington State. Through appointments with volunteer attorneys, we assist clients in preparing Durable Powers of Attorney (financial and healthcare), Health Care Directives, and Dementia Directives.