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State Bar releases new consumer pamphlets, updated Senior Guide

Contact: Laura Ernde

415-538-2283

barcomm@calbar.ca.gov

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2015 — The State Bar of California has created a new series of free pamphlets for consumers who are seeking legal advice or have a problem with their attorney. In addition, an updated version of the popular “Seniors and the Law: A Guide for Maturing Californians” is now available for ordering. 

Produced by the bar’s Office of Communications, the eight new single-issue pamphlets explain the bar’s core consumer protection activities and offer basic legal information on various topics. 

The titles, available online in English and Spanish, are: “Finding the Right Lawyer,” “A Lawyer Referral Service Can Help You,” "Having a Fee Dispute With Your Lawyer?” and “Having a Problem With Your Lawyer?” and “The Client Security Fund Can Help You.” Also available online in English are: “Do I Need a Will?” “Do I Need Estate Planning?” and “Do I Need a Living Trust?”

Also on the order form, consumers may request copies of the State Bar’s longstanding series of legal guides, produced in English and Spanish with the help of a grant from the California Bar Foundation. Newly updated for 2015, “Seniors and the Law” addresses a number of issues confronting seniors, including finances and debt, housing and caregiving, elder abuse/elder fraud and estate planning. The latest version incorporates changes in the law since 2012, such as the legalization of same-sex marriage.

Those who do not have access to the Internet may call 888-875-LAWS to order. Although the guides are free, donations are gladly accepted to help cover shipping costs. Checks may be mailed to The State Bar of California, Office of Communications – Consumer Education Donations, 180 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94105.