FAQs

If you’re age 60 or older and reside in one of the 13 Central New York counties LASMNY serves—or have low income and limited resources—you may qualify for free elder law assistance.

Our services include help with wills and estate planning, health care proxies, powers of attorney, Medicaid planning, housing problems, elder abuse or neglect, consumer issues, and family-related legal concerns.

Yes—but if your case is referred by your local Office for Aging (OFA), income and resource limits do not apply; otherwise, you’ll need a low-income status to qualify. 

If you're in OFA-funded counties (Broome, Herkimer, etc.), contact your local Office for Aging and ask for legal help. If they can’t assist, you can apply online, call LASMNY’s HelpLine, or visit one of our offices.

We provide elder law services to seniors age 60 + in Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and Otsego counties, with additional coverage for qualifying low-income seniors in five others.

We assist with orders of protection, custody, divorce, and related family law issues—all provided by compassionate domestic violence lawyer advocates.

Yes—our team provides family law legal representation at no cost to help you secure safety and legal rights during a crisis.

You can apply online through our website or call our help line to speak directly with a domestic violence lawyer who understands your situation.

Absolutely—victims may also get support with eviction or housing authority issues as part of our holistic approach to safety and stability.

We serve clients across Central New York in Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and Otsego counties.

We support clients applying for social security disability assistance, SSI and SSDI benefits, and related civil legal issues like housing and family law.

Yes—we guide you through how to apply for SSDI, what is SSDI, the difference between SSI and SSDI, and how to access SSDI benefits, SSI benefits, or social security disability housing assistance.

You can work with an SSDI attorney or disability lawyer to appeal your claim and increase your chances of winning disability with a lawyer.

You can apply online or call us directly for support in applying for SSDI, SSI, and even SSDI back pay or back-dated claims.

Yes—you’ll get free legal help from an eviction lawyer if you’re at risk of losing your home.

Our housing attorney team can assist with defense strategies, filing objections, and negotiating with landlords to stop an unlawful detainer eviction.

Absolutely—we help clients challenge housing authority actions and enforce the implied warranty of habitability in their rentals.

You can apply online, call our help line, or meet with a local tenant eviction lawyer to discuss your options and start building a defense.

We connect clients to foreclosure assistance grants, rental assistance programs, and other services to help you remain housed.

We provide free legal assistance to homeowners threatened with foreclosure, helping with negotiations, loan modifications, and court representation.

Yes—we help you apply for available grants and counsel you through affordability and fairness programs.

We support clients in court by negotiating with lenders, filing defenses, and ensuring your rights are upheld throughout the process.

Contact us right away—call our help line or apply online so we can review your case quickly and begin defending your home.

Typically, help is available to low- and moderate-income homeowners; we’ll review your financial situation to determine if you qualify.

The program serves farmworkers—regardless of immigration status—who need legal help with employment issues, housing, and wage claims.

Services include fighting wage theft, addressing unsafe working conditions, securing housing, employment discrimination, and other civil legal matters.

Yes—the AWP staff travels to labor camps all across NY state, providing bilingual legal education materials and legal representation.

You can call our help line, apply online, or visit one of our outreach sites to speak with our team.

Yes—we operate across Central New York and conduct off-site clinics in rural and agricultural communities to ensure access to legal help.