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The Elder Law Center (ELC) is a legal services provider for the elderly, engaging in individual and group legal advocacy on issues affecting citizens over the age of 60, with special emphasis on the poor and vulnerable elderly.
With a staff of attorneys, benefit specialists and support staff, the ELC provides legal training and oversight to the benefit specialists in 58 Wisconsin Counties.
The ELC operates the Wisconsin Guardianship Support Center which provides training, educational materials and other support to judges, registers in probate, lawyers, social service workers and guardians. The Guardianship Support Center also operates a toll-free hot line to provide information and assistance on guardianship related issues. The toll-free line works on a call-back system. Staff returns calls as soon as possible.
The Elder Law Center also works on issues of consumer protection, elder abuse prevention and other legal issues important to the elderly. Community outreach and local, state and national education through training events and publications are integral components of the ELC's advocacy efforts.
Last updated: August 8, 1997
By: Gail SchwersenskaTop of document
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