Legal Services of North Dakota, (LSND) is a non-profit organization that provides legal help to disadvantaged elderly (Ages 60+) or low income North Dakotans.
LSND assists with cases in the areas of Government Benefits, Family, Health, Consumer, Housing, Elderly Law and Indian Law. Specific types of cases include:
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SSI
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Food Stamps
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General Assistance (GA)
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LIHEAP
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Unemployment Compensation
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Medicaid
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Domestic Violence Protection Orders on Behalf of the Victim
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Public Housing Problems
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Tenant Evictions
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Problems With Debts
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Property Tax Credit
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Nursing Home Transfer and Discharge
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Social Security and Medicare
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Home Health Care Services
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Durable Power of Attorney
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Health Care Directives
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Wills
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Challenging/Revoking Guardianships
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Mortgage Issues
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Medicare Part A
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Medicare Part B
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Medicare Part D
How to Contact LSND:
1. Call our Senior Legal Hotline Toll-Free number 1-866-621-9886. Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or complete an application at any time of the day on our website at http://www.lsnd.org.
2. When you call for legal assistance, an intake worker will ask you a few questions, including household information and financial details. These initial questions
are asked to determine which services
you qualify for and help identify the best programs to help you. Everything you say is strictly confidential.
3. Once qualified under one or more of the programs available, the intake worker will ask about your legal issue to start putting together options and advice from our attorneys.
4. If you need more than advice, LSND may be able to offer representation on your legal issue.
5. If LSND cannot assist you, we make every effort to refer you to other resources and organizations that may be able to help with your specific issue.
Additional legal help may be available for Fort Berthold, Turtle Mountain and Spirit Lake Reservations for Health, Housing, Public Benefits, Elder Law (low income only), Indian Child Welfare Act, and Select Tribal/Indian Law Issues.
Legal services are free, however you may have to pay all or part of costs such as required filing fees and service fees. Many times there are no such charges. Donations to LSND are always welcome.
LSND Educational Services
LSND also prepares, distributes and presents information about the legal rights of disadvantaged elderly and low-income people to community groups, organizations, and other groups of interest. Please contact LSND to request a presentation on specific topics that may be helpful for your group or organization.
Who Do I Contact With Additional Questions?
Seniors 60 and over Call:
1-866-621-9886
Others Call:
1-800-634-5263
You may apply for legal services by completing our online website application.