Building a Better North Brunswick — Together.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Legal Services for Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities

Free and low-cost legal help with housing, benefits, consumer protection, and personal documents.

OVERVIEW

As people age or manage disabilities, they may face legal questions involving healthcare, housing, finances, consumer issues, benefits, and personal rights. Many residents do not realize that free or low-cost legal assistance may be available.

Finding help early can prevent small problems from becoming larger challenges.

WHO MAY BENEFIT

ASSISTANCE MAY HELP

Eligibility requirements vary depending on the organization and type of assistance needed.

LEGAL SERVICES CAN HELP RESIDENTS

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

Housing issues

Benefits & public programs

CONSUMER PROTECTION

Older adults are often targeted by scams and financial exploitation. Legal assistance may help with:

ESTATE PLANNING & DOCUMENTS

Some organizations may provide information or referrals related to:

HOW TO GET STARTED

Be cautious of individuals or companies that charge high fees while promising guaranteed results.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is legal help really free?

Legal Services of New Jersey provides free legal assistance information and services for eligible residents.

What if my issue is not urgent?

Early guidance often prevents costly mistakes — you do not need an emergency to call.

Can a family member call for me?

Yes. Caregivers frequently seek information on behalf of a loved one.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Legal Services of New Jersey

1-888-LSNJ-LAW — free legal assistance information and
referrals for eligible residents.

Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services

Toll-free 1-877-222-3737 — information and referrals for senior programs, disability resources, and community services.

NJ 2-1-1

Referrals for senior services, disability resources, and community programs.

SAVES TIP

Call before it becomes urgent.

Early information and referrals often resolve problems that become expensive once they reach a courtroom.

This site is registered on wpml.org as a development site. Switch to a production site key to remove this banner.