Legal Services

Provides assistance/counsel with legal issues relating to benefits, advance care planning, and estate-planning documents.

From this website, you can find a trust or estate planning lawyer in your area. This may be useful if you are concerned about Medicare, Medicaid and protecting your assets.
We provide service in the area of; Plenary Guardianship, Partial Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Representative Payee, Personal Representative, Financial Management, Advocate Services, and Conservator. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Guardianship and Alternatives, Inc. – Guardianship and Alternatives, Inc.
P.O. Box 240, Dowagiac, MI 49047 · Map »
(269) 782-2953
For more than 30 years, Legal Services Corporation funded agencies in Western Michigan have provided free legal assistance to low income persons and Seniors in non-criminal, non-fee generating matters.
Legal Aid of Western Michigan – Berrien County
901 Port Street PO Box E, St. Joseph, MI 49085 · Map »
(269) 983-6363 or (888) 783-8190
Legal Aid of Western Michigan – Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph & Van Buren Counties
201 W. Kalamazoo Ave, Room 308, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 · Map »
(269) 344-8113 or (888) 783-8190
1-800-347-5297
We help people age 60 and older get the information they need fast, from friendly and caring attorneys at no charge! Even if you're not sure if your problem is a legal one, stay home and call us to answer the questions you have on; Social Security and Pensions, Medicare/Medicaid, Consumer Protection, Health Care, Wills and Probate, Bankruptcy/Debtor Protection, and any other issues of concern.
Michiana Guardianship Services
2271 North 5th Street, Niles, MI 49120 · Map »
(269) 683-0408
Use this national directory to find an attorney in your area who specializes in the legal needs of seniors.
West Michigan Guardianship
2450 M139, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Map »
(269) 934-9333
Please Note: Corewell Health Hospice and Palliative Care of Southwest Michigan does not specifically endorse the activities of these organizations, but offers their information as a sample of the kinds of materials and services that are available.