Senior Scene

Law & Legal Web Sites

AARP Law-Related Sites - a collection of law-related websites for seniors.
AARP Tax Aide - links to online tax help, tax information, a listing of AARP Tax Aide locations, online calculators and more.
Advice for Seniors About Credit Cards
Benefits Checkup - helps to find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services.
Better Business Bureau Shopping Safely - tips for online shopping, spotting online scams and frauds.
Crash Course in Wills & Trusts - an overview of what everyone should know about the law of Wills and Trusts - as well as a range of other matters - before an estate plan is designed." Wall Street Journal called it "thorough and well-written."
Department of Veteran Affairs - contains information on benefits, facilities, and special programs.
Estate Planning - provides lessons on estate planning.
Financial Planning - your guide to one of hundreds of financial planning web sites.
Internet Fraud: How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams - an article from the Securities Exchange Commission about Internet fraud. There are also links instructions on how to report fraud to the SEC.
National Senior Citizens Law Center - this site informs you with what's going on in Washington, and how the laws that are passed there are likely to affect senior citizens. You can also get legal information on topics such as age discrimination, Medicare, pension rights, and Social Security here.
Ohio AARP - contains links of interest to Ohioans.
Ohio Senior Insurance Information Program - assists older Ohioans with personal counseling, questions about Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs, or private health insurance, including Medicare supplemental insurance."
Older Person's Guide to Finding Legal Help - a manual by the Legal Counsel for the Elderly, which is sponsored by AARP.
SeniorLaw - access information about Elder Law, Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled.
Social Security Online - an overview of Social Security, how to request a Personal Earnings and Benefit Statement/Program (PEBES), cost of living, and how to contact your local office.
Third Age - information on saving/investing, estate planning, mortgages, wise use of credit, taxes, employment--all tailored to seniors.