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Elder Law

Judith O'Connell • Feb 09, 2019
Elder Law and Estate Planning

Here at Mt. Hood Adult Day Center we strive to help our participants, caregivers and family members in all aspects of their lives: we help with community resources, advise and support. Our monthly Free Legal Clinic is one of those resources. The Free Legal Clinic allows us to provide a professional to assist with much-needed guidance and support in the areas of Estate Planning and Elder Law. This clinic takes place on the 3 rd Tuesday of every month.30-minute consultations are scheduled between the hours of 10am and 1pm. Our rotating featured lawyers are Meredith Williamson and Michael Rose.

Meredith, our featured lawyer for January’s clinic was able to help 6 clients in need. This productive clinic with back to back appointments was a big success.  Being a client focused attorney who has been practicing law for 16 years, Meredith enjoys educating the public on topics such as long term care, ethics, estate planning, Medicaid, Veterans Services and guardianship.

“The free legal clinic provided by Mt. Hood Adult Day Center is a wonderful way for people to meet with an attorney who can provide initial direction for their legal matter.  The clinic has been a fantastic opportunity for me to help people, refer them to another attorney or service who can help, or simply give them peace of mind.  The Day Center is a comfortable environment and the staff have been wonderful to work with.” – Meredith Williamson, Attorney with NW Estate Law LLC

Our featured lawyer for February’s clinic, Michael has a passion for helping others and chose a career in elder law to make a difference in the lives of others. He assists clients with Elder Law, Estate Plans, Medicaid, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Directives.

“Most people are nervous to meet with an attorney. They worry about the cost involved as well as whether they will like the attorney they meet with. Meeting at Mt. Hood Adult Day Center for a free consultation provides folks with a comfortable atmosphere to get to know the attorney, get answers to their questions, and even start getting the help they need, all at no cost. For many people, the legal clinic provides the access to justice they desperately need.” – Michael J. Rose, Attorney with Rose Elder Law LLC

If you have been considering seeking legal consult on Elder Law or Estate Planning,  please give us a call to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with one of these experienced Attorneys. We provide a comfortable environment to assist you and your family with legal questions or concerns. Our next Free Legal Clinic will be held on February 19th, 2019 starting at 10 am. Call today to schedule your FREE 30 minute consultation, 503-512-7373.

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