LEGAL RESOURCES

The New Mexico Bar Association: holds free legal workshops to learn about powers of attorney, advanced care directives, estate planning, long-term care and Medicaid planning. Call free legal hotline at 1-800-876-6657 if you’re 55 or older and need help with a civil legal problem. Visit nmbar.org or 505-797-6000.

New Mexico Legal Aid: provides free legal help in civil cases for New Mexico residents who meet low-income requirements. Apply online at newmexicolegalaid.org or call 833-545-4357 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Senior Citizens Law Office: provides free legal advice to people 60 and older living in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance and Valencia counties: sclonm.org or 505-265-2300.