COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SERVICES

COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SERVICES - SUMMIT

50 South Main Street, Suite 800 Akron Centre Plaza   Akron, OH 44308

ESTATE PLANNING ASSISTANCE

Provides assistance to people who want to provide for the administration and/or protection of their assets during their lifetime. Includes will preparation, estate planning, and powers of attorney assistance.

  

SERVICE PHONES:
(800) 998-9454 | Toll-Free - Legal HelpLine for New Clients
(330) 535-4191 | Voice - For Existing Clients

HOURS:Legal HelpLine Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am to Noon; 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Friday: 9:00am to Noon.

Online application system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SITE HOURS:Operational hours:
- Monday - Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm.
- Closed on federal holidays.

Legal HelpLine Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am to Noon; 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Friday: 9:00am to Noon.

INTAKE PROCEDURE:
- Call the Legal HelpLine or visit website for more information or to apply for assistance.
- If completing online application, applicants must provide a valid phone number where they can be reached. Applicants will be informed about the status of their application and next steps.
- Prospective clients go through a brief eligibility screening process. If eligible, clients are scheduled to speak with an attorney who will discuss their problem with them.
- Cases needing more than telephone consultation are served at local offices according to case acceptance criteria.



FEES:Legal services have no fee, but there may be court costs.

ELIGIBILITY:
- Serves residents of Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne counties.
- Gross household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines OR must be an older adult age 60 or over.
- Case acceptance is based on a variety of criteria including case type, level of service required, goal of representation, merit and availability of staff. Other criteria may apply based on the details of the case.
- Even if a caller does not qualify for agency services, Community Legal Aid is often able to refer callers to another appropriate program.

LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH:Utilizes language interpretation services.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:If possible, callers should collect legal documents related to the case in order to provide information during the screening process.

AREA SERVED:Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties.

SERVICES:

  • Durable Power of Attorney for Asset Management
  • Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
  • Living Wills
  • Will Preparation Assistance

TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS:Located on South Main Street near West Mill Street.

ACCESSIBILITY: Designated Parking, Lowered Elevator Controls, Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors)

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