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   Community Education Workshops This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Free Workshops
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Lexington
 
  
   
   Elder Law This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Senior citizens must deal with many legal issues. In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the need to address these issues, and there is now an area of practice known as elder law. Elder law is specifically designed to address the particular concerns of older citizens. By looking at the whole picture, before a crisis occurs, a plan can be developed to carry out your wishes to the greatest extent possible. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Bar Association
  
   
   Elder Law - Online Research Resources This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
  
   
   Free Community Education This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Free Community Outreach/Education Events
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Conway
 
  
   
   HIV and Family Law (Separate Website)
The most exhaustive survey available of family law issues associated with the HIV epidemic.
By: LAMBDA Legal Defense & Education Fund
  
   
   In the military? Determine your potential need for legal assistance This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Legal Readiness Checklist
By: American Bar Association Legal Assistance to the Military Program
  
   
   Life Insurance (Separate Website)
Lawline FAQ: This page outlines types of life insurance available in the market today and briefly discusses who is entitled to proceeds and how to collect the proceeds.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
  
   
   Life Insurance Programs for Veterans (Separate Website)
Why the Department of Veterans' Affairs is in the Insurance Business: Our insurance programs were developed to provide insurance benefits for veterans and servicemembers who may not be able to get insurance from private companies because of the extra risks involved in military service, or a service connected disability.
By: Department of Veterans' Affairs
  
   
   Power of Attorney PowerPoint in Spanish

By: South Carolina Legal Services - Greenville
 
  
   
   Power of Attorney PowerPoint_Spanish
Power of attorney power point in spanish
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Greenville
 
  
   
   Premium Rate Filings FAQs (Separate Website)
La conexión para la traducción Española está en la derecha.
By: SC Department of Insurance
  
   
   Warning: Trust Kits May Be Hazardous to Your Finances This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Buying a "trust kit" may be a significant financial mistake that can interrupt your life and the lives of those you love. Estate planning is complicated. Be sure your estate plan suits YOUR needs. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Bar Association
  
   
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