General Info

Established in 1974, Legal Services for the Elderly is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal assistance services to senior citizens. The organization handles matters associated with health insurance, powers of attorney, bankruptcy, and pension and retirement benefits. It provides health insurance counseling programs and educational material that includes information on various legal matters. The organization also offers assistance for guardianship defense, probate, social security, and physical and financial abuse issues. Legal Services for the Elderly has branch locations in Bangor, Lewiston, Augusta and Scarborough, Maine.