Anishinabe Legal Services Inc.
Healthcare Directives, Wills and Power of Attorney
Anishinabe Legal Services Inc. - White Earth
35500 Eagleview Rd, White Earth Judicial Complex, White Earth, MN, 56591
(800) 422-1335
info@alslegal.org
https://www.alslegal.org/howwecanhelp.html
Service Details
Description
Support creating and updating documents is available for people who are terminally ill, are about to undergo a life-threatening medical procedure, or are over 60 years of age.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Becker County
- Clearwater County
- Mahnomen County
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Legal Information
- Advance medical directives
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Specialization
- Native American Community
- People with low income
Eligibility
People who:
* Live on or near the Leech Lake, Red Lake, or White Earth Reservations
* Income less than 125% of Federal Poverty guidelines
Race, ethnicity and enrollment status are not considered in certain cases.
Application Instructions
Call toll free to schedule an intake appointment.
Area Served
White Earth Reservation
Websites
Phone Numbers
Type | Number | Hours |
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Main | (218) 335-2223 Ext: 114 | |
Toll Free | (800) 442-1335 |
Last Update
10/15/2024
Other Locations
- Anishinabe Legal Services Inc. - Leech Lake 411 1st St NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633
- Anishinabe Legal Services Inc. - Red Lake Highway 1 W, Redlake, MN, 56671
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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FT-2700.0500Advance Medical Directives Definition
Programs that provide assistance for people who want to use the tools appropriate in their state to express their wishes regarding future medical treatment should they become incapacitated and/or to name the individual they would like to make health care decisions on their behalf. Included are programs that provide copies of necessary forms as well as those that help people complete them.
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FT-2700.1700Durable Power of Attorney for Asset Management Definition
Programs that provide assistance for people who want to officially authorize another individual (and one or more alternates) to handle important matters such as bill paying, contracts, investments, taxes, estate planning or a business in the event that the individual becomes incapacitated. There are two kinds of power of attorney: a power of attorney which takes effect immediately upon signing, and a springing power of attorney which does not take effect unless and until the individual becomes incapable of handling his or her own affairs (and expires if the person regains capacity.)
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FT-2700.9500Will Preparation Assistance Definition
Programs that provide assistance on an individual or group basis for people who want to draft a Last Will and Testament which leaves instructions for the disposition of their property following their death and need assistance in ensuring that the document is properly written. Also included are programs that provide copies of the Last Will and Testament form that is valid in their jurisdiction.
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YB-8000Older Adults Definition
Individuals who are age 50, 55, 60, 62 or 65 or older depending on the minimum age for qualifying as an older adult which varies by program.
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YH-6000.6000Native American Community Definition
Individuals whose ethnic background and ancestry are that of the tribal, aboriginal peoples who originated in what is now the United States. Included are Native Americans who are living on or off reservations in rural and urban areas.
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YL-3300.4500Low Income Definition
Individuals or families whose annual income is between 150 and 200% of poverty level for their family size.
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YL-3300.6500Poverty Level Definition
People whose annual income is within the federal poverty level guidelines which vary according to family size and are revised annually.
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YW-8500Tribal Reservation Residents Definition
Individuals and families of Native American descent who have needs and interests in common based on living in areas recognized by the federal or a state government as being set aside for the use of Native Americans and governed by Native Americans.