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State Certified benefits counselors provide free and impartial counseling and advocacy regarding public benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program and the Low Income Subsidy. The program also provides legal services for seniors through a specially funded program in partnership with the San Antonio Bar Association. Services include Wills, Power of Attorney, Probates, uncontested divorces, single bankruptcy, uncontested guardianship/custody, uncontested adoption, and other services.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Area(s) Served: Bexar
Target Group: Seniors, Disabled, Caregivers
Fees: Voluntary donation.
Application Process: By telephone or in person.
Eligibility Requirements: Bexar County residents 60 years & older, & spouses, families, caregivers; or under age 60 on Medicare
Phone: (210) 477-3275
Address: 2700 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78217
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Wills Program offers, on a sliding fee scale.
Area(s) Served: Bexar, Medina, Atascosa, Kerr, Guadalupe, Bandera
Target Group: Low income
Fees: Sliding scale.
Application Process: By telephone.
Accepted Payment: Private pay
Phone: (210) 222-1294
Address: 202 W French Place San Antonio, TX 78212
Legal guardianship services, including less restrictive alternatives, for those who lack mental capacity due to illness or disability, and who are at risk of abuse, neglect and exploitation. Some alternatives to Guardianship are our money management services or referrals to other agencies. Offers will preparation, durable power of attorney, and advanced planning services. ** The Money Management Program provides bill payer and representative payee services to low-income individuals 55 years and older who lack the ability to effectively manage their own financial affairs. Designed to prevent financial abuse, neglect and exploitation of the elderly, the Money Management Program promotes independent living for individuals on a fixed income who have no one else available or appropriate to assist them. Goal is to prevent financial abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults 55 years of age and older. Case management services are provided to all eligible individuals enrolled in the Money Management Program. Case managers meet with clients regularly to: •Assess initial and on-going needs; •Review current expenses and establish a budget; •Provide information on how to effectively manage financial affairs; •Inform them of any benefits, services or insurance they may be entitled to; •Assist them with re-applying for benefits, if needed; •Pair them with a volunteer bill payer or representative payee who will visit them monthly; •Provide referrals to other agencies for additional support services. Through Bill Payer Service, clients are paired with a trained bill payer who provides one-on-one financial management assistance. Bill payers: •Meet with clients once a month to help them sort through mail and organize bills; •Set up a list of monthly income and expenses; •Write checks from a designated account for client’s signature; and •Help balance their checking account.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Area(s) Served: Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, Wilson
Law Firm focuses on Special Needs Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, Supplemental Security, and other areas related to Elder Law and Disability Law.
Phone: (210) 338-5078
Address: PO Box 160151 San Antonio, TX 78280
Affordable & quality legal & identity theft protection. Provide 24/7 emergency access for the member, spouse or significant other & for children up to the age of 26 years & special needs child for life. Our family plan is $19.95 month. Unlimited consultation, letters written & phone calls on your behalf, document reviews, moving traffic violations, IRS representation, civil law suit representation, provide standard & living wills, uncontested divorce, child adoption, name change or separation & ID theft protection.
Hours: On-Call 24/7
Area(s) Served: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, Wilson, Bexar
Fees: Legal Plan: $19.95 for entire family and all dependents up to 26-years old
Application Process: on-line or paper application
Eligibility Requirements: Must be 18-yars old to enroll as primary member
Accepted Payment: Debit/Credit Cards/Checking or Savings account/ Payroll Deduction
Phone: (800) 654-7757
Address: 7442 Silent Spring San Antonio, TX 78250