Seniors
Other senior resources
We are always working on expanding our content. Unfortunately, it looks like you might be interested in a topic we don't cover. This page has links and resources to help you get information that goes beyond what we currently offer on this website.
On Ohio Legal Help, we have information for seniors related to:
- Wills and estates
- Summary release from administration
- Transfer on death for homes
- Transfer on death for cars
- Advance directives
- Financial Power of Attorney
- Kinship care of your grandchildren
You can find nonprofits that offer free legal help in your area on this page under "Legal Help and Lawyers."
If you are looking for help with a topic that's not on Ohio Legal Help, visit the links below for more information:
- Pro Seniors. Pro Seniors provides information on wills, estates, elder abuse, financial exploitation, long-term care, Medicare and other issues that can affect older adults. Pro Seniors also provides legal toolkits including forms for simple wills.
- Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Long-Term Care Ombudsmen advocate for people receiving home care, assisted living and nursing home care. They also offer resources to help you choose long-term care providers, benefits and insurance.
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC provides information on identity theft, debt collection and filing consumer complaints.
- Ohio Attorney General's Elder Justice Unit. The Attorney General's Elder Justice Unit staff members work with law enforcement, prosecutors, Adult Protective Services and communities to identify, investigate and prosecute elder abuse cases.