Adult Guardianship Assistance
Guardianship is a legal process that assists incapacitated persons by assigning the responsibility of their affairs and decision making to others. “Old age” alone will not justify guardianship. “Incapacitated” persons are those who are unable to manage their own property and/or self-care. The assistance of an attorney is required. Persons seeking to assume guardianship must do so through the courts. For additional information contact:
Disability Legal Services of Indiana
5954 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-426-7733
www.disabilitylegalservicesindiana.org
Legal Aid Corporation of Tippecanoe County
212 N 5th St
Lafayette, IN 47901
765-742-1068
Tippecanoe and Montgomery Adult Guardianship Services
2000 Greenbush St
Lafayette, IN 47904
765-423-5531
www.wabashcenter.com/programs/tags
Legal Assistance
Legal assistance through Indiana Legal Services, Inc. is funded in part by Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc. to assist low-income seniors with legal services at no charge and to provide referrals to attorneys who specialize in senior law.
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
8 N 3rd St
Ste. 102
Lafayette, IN 47901
765-423-5327, 800-382-7581
www.indianalegalservices.org
These organizations may be able to provide legal representation for low-income clients of any age:
Disability Legal Services of Indiana
5954 N. College Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-426-7733
www.disabilitylegalservicesindiana.org
District IV Pro Bono Services
8 N 3rd St
Ste. 102
Lafayette, IN 47901
765-423-5327, 800-382-7581
www.indianalegalservices.org
Indiana State Bar Association
One Indiana Square
Ste. 530
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-639-5465, 800-266-2581
www.inbar.org
Legal Aid Corporation of Tippecanoe County
212 N 5th St
Lafayette, IN 47901
765-742-1068
https://www.tclegalaid.org/
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. maintains a searchable attorney database accessible to all.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.
703-942-5711
www.naela.org
Additional resources and publications about elder laws can be found online at www.elderlawanswers.com.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs
The following agencies investigate nursing home complaints about conditions at facilities, compliance with state regulations, abusive treatment, and inadequate care of residents. In addition to investigating complaints about nursing homes, the ombudsman also assists residents who have problems with Medicare, Medicaid or those who want to contest a guardianship.
Indiana Attorney General
Patient Abuse and Neglect Program
302 W. Washington St.
5th Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204
800-382-1039
www.in.gov/attorneygeneral
Indiana Legal Services
Long Term Care Ombudsman
8 N 3rd St
Ste. 102
Lafayette, IN 47901
765-423-5327, 800-382-7581
www.indianalegalservices.org
Indiana Long-Term Care Statewide Ombudsman
Division of Aging, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
402 W. Washington St.
Ste. W451
Indianapolis, IN 46204
800-622-4484, ext. 1
Indiana State Department of Health
Division of Long Term Care
2 N. Meridian St.
Ste. 4B
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-233-7442
www.state.in.us/isdh