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Where to Find Free Legal Information

Get do-it-yourself help for common legal issues

From , former About.com Guide

Legal issues can be intimidating. Sometimes you need to hire an attorney, but often all you need is good legal information. Even if you plan to consult a legal professional, it helps to do some homework ahead of time on the topics you want to discuss.

With a goal of helping people handle many of their own common legal matters -- or helping them work with lawyers more effectively -- Nolo has been providing detailed, reliable do-it-yourself legal information since 1971.

On the Nolo Web site, you will find legal information on many topics that are important to older adults and their caregivers, including:

  • Estate planning
  • Wills and powers of attorney
  • Personal finance
  • Elder care
  • Taxes
  • Housing & real estate
  • Starting a small business

In addition, Nolo offers free e-mail newsletters providing legal information.

Here's a message from Nolo's staff:
"If we ran the American legal system, we'd make it simpler, fairer, and more accessible to ordinary individuals and businesses. Our way of working for change is to publish top-notch materials people can use themselves. Americans who are armed with solid legal knowledge are confident, active participants in their legal system -- and slowly but inevitably, their participation makes that system more open and democratic."

Get free legal information and a full list of legal resources at www.nolo.com.

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