The Rural Law Center provides critical legal assistance for many problems facing low-income, rural individuals. Assistance is provided in the areas of family law, consumer debt and housing.

“[Medicare] helps with the cost of health care, but it does not cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care. You have choices for how you get Medicare coverage. If you choose to have Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) coverage, you can buy a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy from a private insurance company.”

NOTE: Typically, the SSA office can meet people in person to facilitate any service provides on the website. While pandemic precautions are in place, the SSA office only has meetings by appointment for extreme emergencies: to assist someone who never had a social security number and needs it for medical or employment purposes.

The Utica SSA office services people as far west as Canastota, as far east as Little Falls, as far north as Old Forge, and as far South as Earleville.

Programs that provide assistance for people who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining grants, payments, services or other benefits to which they are entitled by law. The programs may help people understand the eligibility criteria for benefits, the benefits provided by the program, the payment process and the rights of beneficiaries; provide consultation and advice; help them complete benefits application forms; negotiate on their behalf with benefits administration staff; and/or represent them in administrative processes or judicial litigation. Included are benefits counseling organizations that offer a range of advocacy services and legal aid programs that offer more formalized legal assistance.

Our office offers information and assistance on a variety of aging-related topics. The NY Connects program in particular is a one-stop-shop for information and assistance regarding long term services and supports for elderly or disabled individuals. The NY Connects program also partners with the local hospitals and nursing homes to provide care transitions to individuals needing extra support to safely transition home after a hospital or nursing home stay.

As a public service, the Library provides notary service free-of-charge. Please call ahead to discover if a notary public is on duty and available. Please note that a notary public may not be available upon request.

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If you are tired of postponing the estate planning that you know your family needs, you can benefit from the proven legal assistance of the Fowler, Doyle, Spiess & Florsch PLLC serving the Capital District.

Law firm founder Frederick L. Fowler takes a balanced approach to estate planning. Attorney Fowler and his team of estate planning lawyers can recommend methods that achieve the results you want, with the least complication.

We offer personal attention and experienced legal representation to all of our clients. Each receives sound counsel customized to his or her family's unique needs. Individual circumstances could include asset levels, income, health and retirement plans. We analyze every factor to determine the best way to proceed.

When you are ready to sit down and discuss the estate planning you've been putting off, contact the lawyers at Fowler, Doyle, Spiess & Florsch PLLC in Troy by toll-free phone. Call 866-572-4366 so we can arrange to meet you in a free initial consultation.

You Can Trust Fowler, Doyle, Spiess & Florsch PLLC's Team Approach to Your Estate Plan

An estate plan that will stand the test of time includes a durable power of attorney, health care proxy, last will and testament and possibly a trust or living trust. A simple will and joint ownership of assets may not accomplish all of your objectives, and may in fact do a disservice to you. We guide, inform and educate you on all options. Read more on estate planning.

The objectives of a good estate plan are: distribution of your assets to your loved ones after your death as conveniently as possible; minimal legal expenses and tax liability; attention to your financial affairs and health care decisions in the event of a disability; and a provision to cover payment of nursing home care, if necessary.

Estate taxes, business taxes, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, protection of your New York home and company … estate planning can give us a lot to think about, and a lot to work on. We handle it all at Fowler, Doyle, Spiess & Florsch PLLC. Our team approach to your goals begins with your free initial consultation. So be in touch with us in Troy and Albany today.

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We are a Capital District estate planning law firm that has served satisfied clients, individuals and families alike, for more than 30 years. Contact us toll free to reserve your free consultation. Call Fowler, Doyle, Spiess & Florsch PLLC at 866-572-4366.

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* Help you get the legal information you need to be able to make choices about your life circumstances.

* Help you understand whether or not you need to retain an attorney to help with your situation by exploring what legal options and non-legal remedies may be available to you.

* Provide you with information about other legal resources in the community that you may not know about.

Legal Clinics offer free, private and confidential consultations with experienced attorneys about most civil legal topics, held at community agencies.

•landlord tenant disputes

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All consultations are provided in private and confidential settings by attorneys whose area of practice includes the type of problem you are experiencing.

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