Elder Law Brochure - Calgary Legal Guidance

How We Can Help You
CLG provides many services to individuals
who meet our financial guidelines. Here
are some of the ways we can help you:
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Provide you with information about
your rights and next steps
Explain the law and legal system
relating to your issue
WE CARE
WE LISTEN
WE CAN HELP
CLG staff lawyers and advocates may be able
to help you with your legal problem if:
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You cannot afford a lawyer, and
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You do not qualify for Legal Aid
As a client focused organization, CLG provides
free, confidential, legal representation,
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Draft documents
environment.
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Prepare applications
How to Contact the CLG Office:
Please call our office to find out other
services we provide and how we can help
meet your needs.
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Calgary Legal Guidance
ELDER LAW PROGRAM
information, advice and advocacy to individuals
in a positive, inclusive and supportive
Address:
100, 840 – 7 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 3G2
Phone:
Fax:
403.234.9266
403.234.9299
Email:
Website:
clg@clg.ab.ca
clg.ab.ca
As you get older your needs may
change. Your rights don’t.
Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am to 4:30pm
Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm
@calgarylegal
Calgary Legal Guidance
Bridging the Justice Gap
Elder Law Program
Planning for the Future
CLG believes in the equality and worth of
each person and recognizes that the law
can affect individuals differently as their
circumstances change.
At CLG we support older adults who are able
to make their own legal decisions. We help
them prepare for the future by making
documents that will support their needs and
respect their wishes.
In the Elder Law Program, CLG helps older
adults understand their legal rights and
empowers them to stay independent for as
long as possible. We help individuals who
have questions or need support with:
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Enduring Powers of Attorney
Personal Directives
Wills and Estate Planning
Estate Administration
Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship
Elder Abuse
Enduring Power of Attorney – A document
that gives another person the legal authority
to access your bank accounts, pay your bills,
and talk to government departments,
utilities companies and banks on your behalf
in case you are no longer able to manage
your own finances.
Personal Directive – A document that gives
another person the legal authority to make
medical decisions on your behalf, access
your private medical records, instruct your
doctors and other caregivers, and help you
get the care you need in case you are no
longer able to make your own personal care
decisions.
Will – A document that gives another
person the legal authority to access your
bank accounts, rental accommodations and
all other property after your death. A will
also states how you want to pass on your
money and/or property to others after you
die.
Other Services Offered
Public Legal Education
CLG delivers public legal education
presentations to organizations, agencies,
and seniors groups on topics such as:
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Preparing a Will
Advance Care Planning (Enduring
Powers of Attorney and Personal
Directives)
 Older Adults and Joint Property
 Elder Abuse
To access support or information on the Elder
Law Program please call 403.716.6489 or visit
our website at clg.ab.ca.