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ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES - COUNTY OF NEVADA - NCDSS

NEVADA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES #4661905


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  • 950 Maidu Ave
    Nevada City, Nevada

Adult Protective Services provides a support system to elderly and dependent adults who may be subject to neglect, physical abuse or exploitation, or who are unable to protect their own best interests. 

Conducts timely and thorough investigations to determine the validity of allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Investigates reports made on individuals who live outside of licensed homes or facilities. Offers comprehensive assessments and identification of root causes to achieve a thorough understanding of overall situations. Creates comprehensive service plans which may include referrals to other community agencies and provides preventive and supportive services in an effort to prevent abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation against elderly persons and adults with disabilities.

The best way to report suspected elder or dependent abuse, is to call Adult Protective Services at 530-265-1639.
EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY - CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES FOR NURSING HOME REFORM

CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES FOR NURSING HOME REFORM #47735057


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  • 1803 6th Street
    Berkeley, Alameda

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR), Educates consumers about issues related to long-term care. Provides information about Medi-Cal, how to file complaints against nursing homes, elder abuse and neglect, financial abuse, and estate planning. Maintains a comprehensive list of nursing facilities throughout California, including information about services provided and complaints. Provides pre-placement counseling and information about California nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

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EVICTION MORATORIUM INFORMATION - NOLO

NOLO #71285600


AB-2179 extension temporarily protects tenants who submitted applications for rental assistance from eviction. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB2179:
  • Applications for Housing is Key closed on 3/31/22.
  • Tenants who applied for Housing is Key on or before 3/31/22 can't be evicted for non-payment while their application is pending.
  • Tenants who have been denied assistance can be evicted.
  • Tenants can also be evicted for other reasons like causing a nuisance, etc.
  • The extension only applies to rent due before 4/1/22. Tenants are expected to pay 100% of rent due from 4/1/22 going forward.
  • The extension ends on June 30, 2022.
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COVID-19, California Eviction Moratoriums (Bans) and Tenant Protections -
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/coronavirus-covid-19-california-eviction-bans-and-tenant-protections.html
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LAW LIBRARY & SELF-HELP CENTER - NCSC

NEVADA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT #65868430


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  • 201 Church Street, #9
    Nevada City, Nevada

The Nevada County Law Library is the primary depository of legal reference materials for the County of Nevada, and provides open access of these resources to all members of the community.

Located in Nevada City on the first floor of the Nevada County Courthouse, the Law Library collection contains approximately 6,000 volumes of reference materials, including: Nolo Press self-help law books, the Nevada County Codes, California Code, State Supreme and Appellate court reports, and the Municipal Codes of Grass Valley, Nevada City, and Truckee.


The Self-Help Center is located adjacent to the Law Library. This award-winning self-help center provides legal information on court procedures, form packets with instructions, and alternatives to civil litigation, such as mediation. Areas of law include: Adoption, Guardianship, Name Change, Unlawful Detainer (Eviction), Civil Harassment, Modification of Probation, and Traffic. The Self-Help Center is also home to the county's Family Law Fac… [read more]
LEGAL ASSISTANCE - LSNC

LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA #4663093


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  • Legal Services of Northern California - Auburn Office
    Auburn, Placer

Legal Services of Northern California provides consultations, in-person or by telephone, on legal issues. LSNC serves Nevada and Placer counties. Not all services are available in both counties.

LSNC provides free legal assistance to low-income people who meet eligibility requirements. Services range from referrals to representation, depending upon the client's needs, LSNC priorities, and resources available.

LSNC provides counsel, advice, and representation to low-income individuals and seniors involving:
  • Welfare
  • Housing
  • Social security
  • Medi-Cal/Medicare
  • Civil rights/discrimination
  • Disability rights
  • Consumer rights
  • Debt and credit issues
  • Simple estate planning
  • Elder abuse
NOTE: LSNC does NOT take divorce/family law cases, criminal, conservatorship, or small claims cases.

Eligibility criteria - Must meet LSNC income guidelines. Annual income must be no more than 125% of Federal Poverty Level guidelines. Some people over 125% but under 200% FPL may qualify for services, if o… [read more]
LEGAL SELF-HELP AND INFORMATION - NOLO

NOLO #69372060


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  • 6801 Koll Center Parkway, 3rd Floor
    Pleasanton, Alameda


Nolo Do-It-Yourself Products
Consumers and small business owners can handle many legal matters themselves with Nolo's do-it-yourself products, which range from online forms and software to books and eGuides. All are written in plain English, with step-by-step instructions that help you get the job done.

The Nolo Lawyer Directory
Sometimes, consumers and small businesses want advice from a lawyer. Our lawyer directory can help you connect with a short list of attorneys who will compete for your business. Or you can use the directory to learn more about individual lawyers and then connect with the ones you choose.

These links to Free Legal Information are at the bottom of most pages of Nolo.com. [read more]
LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN SERVICES & ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION - AAA4

AGENCY ON AGING AREA 4 #43907013


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  • State Crisis Line
    800-231-4024

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services investigate and work to resolve complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities such as:
  • Nursing homes
  • Residential care facilities for the elderly
  • Assisted living facilities
All Ombudsman services are provided for free and all complaints are confidential. Long-Term Care Ombudsman representatives assist with issues related to day-to-day care, health, safety, and personal preferences. Problems can include, but are not limited to:
  • Dietary concerns
  • Improper transfer or discharge of a resident
  • Inappropriate use of chemical or physical restraints
  • Medicare and Medi-Cal benefit issues
  • Medical care, therapy, and rehabilitation issues
  • Physical, verbal, mental, or financial abuse
  • Poor quality of care
  • Violation of residents' rights or dignity
Contact the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
  • Business hours phone - 916-376-8910
  • 24/7 emergency phone - State CRISIS line - 800-231-4024
Report Abuse in a Long-Term Care Fac… [read more]
PROFESSIONAL FIDUCIARY INFORMATION - PFAC

PROFESSIONAL FIDUCIARY ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA #69346294


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  • 8 Whatney, Suite 125
    Irvine, Orange

The Professional Fiduciary Association of California provides information about professional fiduciaries.

Professional Fiduciary services may include:
  • Trustee
  • Guardian
  • Estate Executor
  • Daily Bill Paying and Money Management
  • Healthcare Representation
  • Agent under a Power of Attorney
  • Executor for senior with no spouse or family
  • Conservator for those who are mentally or physically incapacitated
There may be many other roles a fiduciary can fulfill.

Professional Fiduciaries are entrusted to provide financial and healthcare options that ensure their client’s dignity and peace of mind. They provide the experience, resources and knowledge to oversee services like paying bills, legal, investment management, medical care, housing, and nutrition, among other things.

Professional Fiduciaries serve seniors, people with mental and physical disabilities and children who do not have a family member with the skills or proximity to manage and protect their money and/or healthcare needs before and/or after t… [read more]
SENIOR SERVICES - AARP

AARP-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS #4661649


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  • Washington, District Of Columbia
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  • Phone 1
    888-687-2277

AARP promotes and supports advocacy, education, and community service activities to improve the quality of life as individuals grow older.

Offers savings discounts on services.

Provides free tax preparation assistance for seniors.

Ways to contact AARP - https://help.aarp.org/s/
SPECIALIZED FIDUCIARY SERVICES - CFS

CONCIERGE FIDUCIARY SERVICES #69346516


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  • 200 Gateway Drive, #855
    Lincoln, Placer

Concierge Fiduciary Services provides specialized professional fiduciary services to individuals for the purpose of professional management or legal assignment for matters of probate, estate planning, or powers of attorney.

Lori Cochrane, a licensed professional fiduciary is a founder and principal fiduciary, specializing in matters of the person, serving as power of attorney for health care, conservator of the person, and care and special needs advocate.

Qualified Professional Fiduciaries on staff with Concierge Fiduciary Services specialize in matters of the estate, serving as trustee, successor trustee, special needs trustee, and power of attorney for finances.

A concierge is a person or service that provides assistance with personal business.
From https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concierge
 
When someone has a fiduciary duty to someone else, the person with the duty must act in a way that will benefit someone else, usually financially. The person who has a fiduciary … [read more]