THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 6, 2024 Page 19 Say nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller How to Find Legal Help When You Can’t Aff ord a Lawyer Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any programs or organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to seniors? I believe I need some professional legal help but have limited income and very little savings. Almost 70 Dear Almost, Whether you need help drawing up a will or a contract, or you’re facing some sort of legal jeopardy or dilemma, hiring an attorney can be expensive. Most lawyers today charge anywhere between $100 and $300 an hour. Fortunately, there are a number of diff erent programs and organizations that off er free legal advice and may help you fi nd a free or low-cost attorney. Here’s where look for help in your area. Legal Aid: Directed by the Legal Services Corporation, legal aid provides free legal assistance to low-income people of all ages. Each community program will differ slightly in the services they offer and income qualifi cations. Visit LSC.gov/fi nd-legal-aid to locate a program near you. LawHelp: Powered by Pro Bono Net, a national nonprofi t organization, LawHelp. org is a terrifi c resource that will help you locate free legal aid near you, get answers to your legal questions and even fi ll out legal documents. These free services are for people with low to moderate incomes. Free Legal Answers: This is an online program created by the American Bar Association that matches low-income clients with volunteer lawyers who agree to provide brief answers online for free. This service will not answer criminal law questions and it’s not available in every state. See ABAfreelegalanswers.org to look for a program in your state. Senior Legal Hotlines: There are around 30 states that offer senior legal hotlines, where all seniors over age 60 have access to free legal advice over the telephone. To fi nd out if this service is available in your state, go to ProSeniors.org and click on “Resources,” followed by “U.S. Senior Legal Hotline Directory.” Senior Legal Services: Coordinated by the Administration on Aging, this service may off er free or low-cost legal advice, legal assistance or access to legal representation to people over the age of 60. Your Area Agency on Aging can tell you what’s available in your community. Call the Eldercare Locator at 800677-1116 to get your local number. Local Law Schools: More than 200 university law schools across the country have pro bono programs that off er free legal assistance provided by law students, who are supervised by their professors. See AmericanBar.org/ groups/center-pro-bono – scroll down and click on “Directory of Law School Public Interest and Pro Bono Programs” to locate a program near you. Pension Rights Center: This is a nonprofi t consumer organization that provides free legal assistance for problems with pension, 401(k) or other retirement plans. Go to PensionRights.org/fi nd-help to search for help in your state. Stateside Legal: For military members, veterans, and their families, StatesideLegal. org provides access to free legal information and legal assistance in your area. National Disability Rights Network: This is a nonprofit membership organization that provides legal assistance to people with disabilities through their Protection and Advocacy System and Client Assistance Program. If you are disabled, visit NDRN.org to fi nd help in your state. Other Options: If you can’t get help from one of these programs, or fi nd that you aren’t eligible, another option is to contact your state or local bar association to see if there are any volunteer lawyer projects in your area or if they can refer you to a low-fee lawyer. To contact your state or local bar association, go to FindLegalHelp.org. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. Brick program for Saugus War Mon ument The Saugus War Monument Committee, once again, is sponsoring the Buy-A-Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” X 8” brick (three lines) or $200 for an 8” X 8” brick (fi ve lines). Each line is a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by Sept. 10 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. Saugus Dems Unity Breakfast on Sept. 22 The Saugus Democratic Town Committee (SDTC) will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. on the second fl oor of the Police Station on Hamilton St. The SDTC will hold a Unity Breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. in the Saugus Italian American Club at One Beachview Ave. in Saugus. Tickets cost $24 apiece. The breakfast is geared to drum up support for the Harris/Walz ticket for President/Vice President in the November general election. It’s also an opportunity to socialize and hear from some of the elected offi cials. For more details, please contact Mary Robblee at mrobb48@ aol.com. Checks may be made out to the Saugus Democratic Town Committee and mailed to Mary Kinsell at 11 Sunnyside Ave., Saugus, MA 01906. Knights begin planning fl ea market and craft fair The Knights of Columbus Council 1829 announced that it plans to hold its Festive Holiday Flea Market and Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 57 Appleton St. The huge indoor aff air is still weeks away. But it’s not too early for participants to begin planning. Vendor space for this year’s event will be $30 with free admission and free parking to go along with raffl es, food and fun. Anyone with questions should call the Knights of Columbus at 781-233-9858. For more information, Paul Ginior nior THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 18 annetta can also be reached at 978-239-1392. Patriots great Ty Law at Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant is set to host Ty Law – NFL Hall of Famer, three-time Super Bowl Champion, fi ve-time Pro Bowler, NFL 2000’s All-Decade Team and New England Patriots Hall of Famer – in a special launch event where the champ will introduce his new Corvus Vodka. The event is set for September 7 at 6 p.m. This is a 21+ event. The Kowloon Restaurant is located at 948 Broadway, Route 1 North, Saugus. Law, whose offi cial name is Tajuan Edward “Ty” Law, was born on February 10, 1974. He is a former professional football cornerback and was hailed as “One of the greatest defensive backs ever.” He studied at the University of Michigan, where he was a fi rst-team All-American. In 1995, he was the fi rstround pick draft of the New England Patriots, played 10 seasons there, and still holds the franchise record for interceptions. Following that, he played for the New York Jets, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019. For more information, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781233-0077 or access online at www.kowloonrestaurant.com September at Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant (located at 948 Broadway, Route 1 North, Saugus) announced THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 20 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES24P2555EA Estate of: MARION ALMA DAWICKI Also known as: MIDGE DAWICKI Date of Death: 07/03/24 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Keri Lindstrom of Peabody, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Keri Lindstrom of Peabody, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 09/25/2024. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 23, 2024 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE September 06, 2024
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