Older people, persons with disabilities and the people who
care for them are often concerned about legal issues like
wills, power of attorney and guardianship. If you need help
finding a lawyer to advise you about issues of this kind,
please call:
• RI Bar Association’s Legal Information and Referral
Service at 521-5040 or TTY 421-1666.
• Meals on Wheels Volunteer Guardianship Program at
351-6700 for information on becoming a volunteer
guardian.
• Rhode Island Legal Services maintains offices in
Providence and Newport that help low income seniors
and people with disabilities with legal advice and
assistance. The Providence numbers are 274-2652 and
1-800-662-5034. The Newport numbers are 846-2264
and 1-800-637-4529.
• The Rhode Island Disability Law Center at 831-3150
provides free legal services to persons with disabilities
on disability related issues.
