The Elder Law Clinic has a demonstrated commitment to serving the legal needs of elders in the Spokane community. Supported by a grant from Aging and Long-Term Care of Eastern Washington, the Elder Law Clinic provides legal assistance to low and middle-income clients who are 60 years and older and live in Spokane County. We provide free legal assistance on a variety of matters from basic estate planning to public benefits to housing. This includes legal advice, direct representation and litigation.
Some of the legal areas we handle include, but are not limited to:
- Basic Estate Planning
- Probate
- Medicaid
- Housing
- Social Security
- Real Property Issues
- Family Law
This clinic provides law students with opportunities to gain quality experience assisting clients with their various legal issues. It is comprised of second- and third-year law student interns and experienced supervising attorneys.
If you would like to apply to the Elder Law Clinic, please email Stephanie Whitson at whitson@gonzaga.edu or call 509-313-5791. The Clinic is able to meet with clients either in person or via phone call or zoom.
