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Legal Assistance

Legal Assistance. Element 50 pg. 219. Purpose. To review some of the no-cost services available at your base legal office and encourage TSMs to use these resources before they separate. Free legal help with:. Powers of attorney Reviewing leases and rental contracts Living will

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Legal Assistance

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  1. Legal Assistance Element 50 pg. 219

  2. Purpose To review some of the no-cost services available at your base legal office and encourage TSMs to use these resources before they separate.

  3. Free legal help with: • Powers of attorney • Reviewing leases and rental contracts • Living will • Notary services • Estate planning • Consumer issues

  4. Free legal help with: • Tax assistance • Family care plan • Family law • Service member rights and responsibilities • Civil lawsuits • Immigration and naturalization

  5. Legal assistance offices cannot help with: Providing legal advice to third parties or opposing parties on the same issue Claims against the government and serious criminal matters Legal matters concerning your privately owned business In-court representation, including divorce

  6. Tips Call as far in advance as possible for an appointment When separating, plan ahead and take care of legal affairs while you are still eligible Retirees can use the installation legal (and financial planning) offices on a space-available basis. Depending on the location, you may have to wait to see a representative.

  7. Pre-deployment Command Will Visits

  8. Military One Source • Service members and their families can take advantage of a host of no-cost legal assistance services. • From making sense of a lease agreement, creating an estate plan, seeking legal guidance on adoption or other matters, Military OneSource is there for support and direction.

  9. Local Resources http://www.jag.navy.mil/legal_services/rlso/rlso_hawaii.htm

  10. Summary • Your base legal office is available to help you • While in-service, there is no cost • Retirees can use services on a Space-A basis • Make sure you have a will!

  11. QUESTIONS?

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