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Probate, Estate Planning & Planning for Illness or Disability

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Probate, Estate Planning & Planning for Illness or Disability: Legal methods for ensuring your assets are passed down to your chosen heirs and how the property of someone who has died gets distributed.

LA Law Library Online Class, How to Complete and File a Probate Petition: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/hidden-classes/1633-probate-petition-pbw2020

Will & Estate Planning: Legal methods for ensuring that your cash, property, and other assets get passed to your chosen heirs quickly and easily.

AARP, Estate Planning in the Time of the Coronavirus Pandemic: https://www.aarp.org/retirement/planning-for-retirement/info-2020/guide-to-virtual-wills-estate-plans.html
Capital Pro Bono: https://capitalprobono.org/service/estate-planning-and-probate/
Estate Planning and Coronavirus (COVID-19): Crisis Planning from Home: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/estate-planning-and-coronavirus-covid-19-crisis-planning-from-home.html
LA Law Library Online Class, Wills & Trusts: Where You Begin https://www.lalawlibrary.org/hidden-classes/1548-wills-trusts-where-you-begin
NPR, How to make your estate plan amid the Coronavirus pandemic: https://www.npr.org/2020/03/28/823071317/how-to-make-your-estate-plan-amid-the-coronavirus-pandemic
Sea Side Legal Service (South O. C.): http://www.seasidelegalservices.org/about-us/

Probate of Wills & Estates: How the property of someone who has died gets distributed.

LA Law Library Online Class, Probate & Inheritance: Where You Begin https://www.lalawlibrary.org/hidden-classes/1525-probate-inheritance-where-you-begin-online
LA Law Library Online Class, Wills & Trusts: Where You Begin https://www.lalawlibrary.org/hidden-classes/1548-wills-trusts-where-you-begin
LIVE ZOOM: Ask a Lawyer: How Property Transfers After Death and How to Plan Ahead: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/hidden-classes/2024-live-zoom-ask-a-lawyer-how-property-transfers-after-death-and-how-to-plan-ahead-2023

Utilities

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Utilities: COVID-19 resources for changes in bills including electricity, gas, water, cable, and telephone.

California Public Utilities Commission, COVID-19 Information: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/news-and-updates/newsroom/covid-19
COVID-19: Utility Bill Relief: https://covid19.lacounty.gov/covid19-2-2/utility-bill-relief/
Southern California Edison, Energy Assistance Fund (EAF): https://www.sce.com/residential/assistance/energy-assistance-fund
Southern California Gas, COVID-19 Our Support & Response: https://www.socalgas.com/coronavirus
Findhelp.org: https://findhelp.org/
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), COVID-19 Response: https://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/faces/ladwp/aboutus/a-inourcommunity/abt-incomm-covid19?_afrWindowId=14rofa7ku_1&_afrLoop=326118922685534&_afrWindowMode=0&_adf.ctrl-state=14rofa7ku_4
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Free Conservation Items: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/pdfs/COVID19/LADWP Flyer 2020.pdf
PG&E, We're here to help throughout the COVID-19 Crisis: https://www.pge.com/
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Free Conservation Items: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/pdfs/COVID19/LADWP Flyer 2020.pdf
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Free Conservation Items: https://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/faces/ladwp/residential/r-savemoney/r-sm-rebatesandprograms/r-sm-rp-freeconservationitems afrLoop=78861306712008&_afrWindowMode=0&_afrWindowId=null#%40%3F_afrWindowId%3Dnull%26_afrLoop%3D78861306712008%26_afrWindowMode%3D0%26_adf.ctrl-state%3D10q75gl2ug_17
Emergency Broadband Benefit: https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit
Affordible Connectivity Program: https://www.fcc.gov/acp

World Social Justice Day

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World Social Justice Day - Recognized on February 20^th, every year, since 2007 by the General Assembly of United Nations and celebrated since 2009, World Social Justice Day reminds us that social justice, is about fairness and meeting peoples basic needs while being necessary for peace, security, and development of society among the countries of the world (WDSJ.com).

On-Demand Library Programming:

Abuse, Harassment & Restraining Orders

Civil Rights

ON DEMAND: Civil Rights: Where You Begin

Criminal Law

Bureau of Justice Assistance (DOJ) list of programs: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/list

Disability & Social Security Benefits

ON DEMAND: Get Ahead with California Public Benefits

Employment

ON DEMAND: Getting Paid: Wage & Hour Basics

Healthcare & Mental Health Services

Housing

On-Demand MCLE Programming:

Resource Lists:

Immigration resources

Berkeley International Human Rights Law Clinic: https://undocu.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SoCal-Immigration-Referral-List_FINAL.pdf
California Lawyers for the Arts free/low cost resource list: https://www.calawyersforthearts.org/resources/Documents/legal%20aid%20immigration.pdf
California State Guide: https://immigrantguide.ca.gov/en
LA County Health Services Immigrant Services: https://dhs.lacounty.gov/our-services/resources/our-services-immigration/
LA City government (it was created for COVID, but useful in general too): https://coronavirus.lacity.gov/city-la-resource-guide-immigrants-during-covid-19-crisis
List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers for immigration: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/file/ProBonoCA/download
Table of Major Benefit Programs Available to Immigrants in California from the National Immigration Law Center: https://www.nilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cal-benefits-table.pdf

Refugee Resources

Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (State Department humanitarian bureau): https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-civilian-security-democracy-and-human-rights/bureau-of-population-refugees-and-migration/
Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program: https://catholiccharitiesla.org/refugee-resettlement/
Immigrant & Refugee Services: https://www.iilosangeles.org/service/immigrant-refugee-services/
Immigration Advocates Network legal services directory (California): https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/search?legalarea=&interpreting=0&legalnetwork=&legalservice=&text=&national=0&nonlegalservice=&detentionfacility=&zip=&interestarea=&map=0&state=CA&population=&county=6723&language
International Institute of Los Angeles legal services: https://www.iilosangeles.org/
International Justice Resource Center litigation & advocacy support: https://ijrcenter.org/ijrcs-services/support/
International Rescue Committee: https://www.rescue.org/united-states/los-angeles-ca
Present a petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights for victims of human rights violations: https://www.oas.org/en/IACHR/jsForm/?File=/en/iachr/mandate/petitions.asp
UNHCR services for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people: https://help.unhcr.org/?utm_source=unhcr.org&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=HQ_HE_EN_orghelp___servicesglobal&_gl=1%2Abjgr1u%2A_rup_ga%2AMTg0NzcwNTQ1OS4xNzAyMDg0NDE5%2A_rup_ga_EVDQTJ4LMY%2AMTcwMjA4NDQxOC4xLjEuMTcwMjA4NDUwNS4wLjAuMA..#_ga=2.65141998.1771452843.1702084419-1847705459.1702084419
USA Hello resource map: https://find.usahello.org/#/list
USCIS page for immigration for humanitarian reasons: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian

Volunteer opportunities/information for advocates:

Amnesty International Activism Toolbox: https://www.amnestyusa.org/get-involved/resources-for-activists/
Human Rights Watch resources for educators: https://www.hrw.org/students-and-educators
Human Rights First, Join the Work: https://humanrightsfirst.org/join-the-work/
International Rescue Committee volunteer opportunities: https://www.rescue.org/volunteer-opportunities/los-angeles-ca

Library's Ongoing Clinics/Classes

Public Classes

LIVE ZOOM: Dealing With Debt: Where You Begin

Friday, March 10, 2023: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

IN PERSON: Cleaning Your Criminal Record: Where You Begin

Friday, April 14, 2023: 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

IN PERSON: Civil Rights: Where You Begin

Friday, May 12, 2023: 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Workshop’s & One-on-one help

Ask a Lawyer: How Property Transfers After Death and How to Plan Ahead

Thursday, January 25, 2024: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 22, 2024: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 28, 2024: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 25, 2024: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 23, 2024: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Ask a Lawyer: Landlord/Tenant Law and Evictions

Thursday, January 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 15, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

IN-PERSON: Eviction Defense: Help Using Tenant Power Toolkit to Answer Eviction Complaints

Friday, February 2, 2024: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Friday, February 9, 2024: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Friday, February 16, 2024: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Friday, February 23, 2024: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Friday, March 1, 2024: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Friday, March 8, 2024: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Friday, March 15, 2024: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Friday, March 22, 2024: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Friday, March 29, 2024: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Lawyers in the Library

Friday, January 19, 2024: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, February 16, 2024: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, March 15, 2024: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, April 19, 2024: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, May 17, 2024: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, June 21, 2024: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, July 19, 2024: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, August 16, 2024: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, September 20, 2024: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, October 25, 2024: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, November 15, 2024: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Understanding the courts process

Veterans' Assistance

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Veterans' Assistance: Remote services including financial, housing, healthcare, benefits and claims available to veterans and their families.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Tax Filing Assistance: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/are-you-military-and-getting-ready-do-your-taxes-make-sure-you-know-how-file-free/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=OFE_libraries
LA County Military & Veterans Affairs: https://mva.lacounty.gov/
Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), Veterans Legal Services Project: https://www.lacba.org/give-back/veterans-legal-services-project/leap
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Veteran Peer Access Network: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/veterans/
Mindful Veteran Project: https://mindfulveteranproject.org/
Public Counsel, FREE discharge upgrade assistance: https://form.jotform.com/200965124821047
Public Counsel, Free Veterans Legal Assistance: https://publiccounsel.org/services/veterans/

Video Test

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Divorce

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Marriage that is legally ended by a judge's order—also known as "dissolution."

LA Law Library Resources:

Community Connections: Meet with our Community Resource Specialist to learn about available resources in your area and access services, benefits, and support. Make an appointment today.

Call us at 213-785-2585. If we don’t answer right away, please leave a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Come in to the Library and ask for our Community Resource Specialist.

Lawyers in the Library: This program provides free 20-30-minute consultations with volunteer lawyers for people who have legal problems to discuss but do not have a lawyer representing them. Consultations may be either in person or by telephone depending on the patron’s preference and the availability of lawyers with expertise on the requested topic.

Live Classes: Learn the basics of common areas of law, and how to take the next step.

Zoom: Custody & Child Support: Where You Begin

On Demand Videos: Access to recordings of some of our most popular classes.

Child Custody & Visitation: Rights and responsibilities between parents and their child or children. Plan for how parents will spend time with their child or children.

Child Support: Money paid by one parent to help support their child or children.

Divorce: Marriage that is legally ended by a judge’s order—also known as “dissolution.”

Family Law & Domestic Violence Organizations: Marriage that is legally ended by a judge’s order—also known as “dissolution.”

Conservatorship

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Conservatorship: The legal authority to make decisions for an adult who is unable to make their own decisions.

LA Law Library Resources:

Community Connections: Meet with our Community Resource Specialist to learn about available resources in your area and access services, benefits, and support. Make an appointment today.

Call us at 213-785-2585. If we don’t answer right away, please leave a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Come in to the Library and ask or our Community Resource Specialist.

Lawyers in the Library: This program provides free 20-30 minute consultations with volunteer lawyers for people who have legal problems to discuss but do not have a lawyer representing them. Consultations may be either in person or by telephone depending on the patron’s preference and the availability of lawyers with expertise on the requested topic.

Live Classes: Learn the basics of common areas of law, and how to take the next step.

Zoom: