How We Can Help You CLG provides many services to individuals who meet our financial guidelines. Here are some of the ways we can help you: Provide you with information about your rights and next steps Explain the law and legal system relating to your issue WE CARE WE LISTEN WE CAN HELP CLG staff lawyers and advocates may be able to help you with your legal problem if: You cannot afford a lawyer, and You do not qualify for Legal Aid As a client focused organization, CLG provides free, confidential, legal representation, Draft documents environment. Prepare applications How to Contact the CLG Office: Please call our office to find out other services we provide and how we can help meet your needs. Empowering Lives Through Law Do you need legal help? Connect you to organizations that can help Calgary Legal Guidance ELDER LAW PROGRAM information, advice and advocacy to individuals in a positive, inclusive and supportive Address: 100, 840 – 7 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 3G2 Phone: Fax: 403.234.9266 403.234.9299 Email: Website: [email protected] clg.ab.ca As you get older your needs may change. Your rights don’t. Office Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9:00am to 4:30pm Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm @calgarylegal Calgary Legal Guidance Bridging the Justice Gap Elder Law Program Planning for the Future CLG believes in the equality and worth of each person and recognizes that the law can affect individuals differently as their circumstances change. At CLG we support older adults who are able to make their own legal decisions. We help them prepare for the future by making documents that will support their needs and respect their wishes. In the Elder Law Program, CLG helps older adults understand their legal rights and empowers them to stay independent for as long as possible. We help individuals who have questions or need support with: Enduring Powers of Attorney Personal Directives Wills and Estate Planning Estate Administration Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Elder Abuse Enduring Power of Attorney – A document that gives another person the legal authority to access your bank accounts, pay your bills, and talk to government departments, utilities companies and banks on your behalf in case you are no longer able to manage your own finances. Personal Directive – A document that gives another person the legal authority to make medical decisions on your behalf, access your private medical records, instruct your doctors and other caregivers, and help you get the care you need in case you are no longer able to make your own personal care decisions. Will – A document that gives another person the legal authority to access your bank accounts, rental accommodations and all other property after your death. A will also states how you want to pass on your money and/or property to others after you die. Other Services Offered Public Legal Education CLG delivers public legal education presentations to organizations, agencies, and seniors groups on topics such as: Preparing a Will Advance Care Planning (Enduring Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives) Older Adults and Joint Property Elder Abuse To access support or information on the Elder Law Program please call 403.716.6489 or visit our website at clg.ab.ca.
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