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Know Your Rights

Ten easy to read pamphlets about the legal rights of Maine's seniors.

For more legal information see the HelpMeLaw Library and our other Client Education Materials.

1. Can I get help paying the costs of long term nursing care in Maine?
   MaineCare Rules for Nursing Care (Being revised)
   

2. Will I lose my home if I get Medicaid (MaineCare)?
   The Estate Recovery Law (Being revised)
   

3. Do I need a will?
   

4. Who will tell my doctor my health care choices when I'm too sick to do it?
   

5. Who Will Help Me Pay My Bills if Something Happens to Me?
   Using a Power of Attorney to Manage Your Money
   

6. Who Will Help Me Pay My Bills if Something Happens to Me?
   Using a Joint Bank Account to Manage Your Money
   

7. A Legal Guide For Recently Widowed Seniors
   

   • How to get the car, bank account, and home in your name
   • Rules about paying your deceased spouse's bills

8. What happens if I can't pay my bills?
   

9. How Should I Handle A Bad Home Repair Deal?
   

10. Seeing Your Grandchildren: Your Visitation Rights