Financial
Finances impact every part of our lives. As we age, finances can be strained by a fixed income, familial obligations, changes in the economy, and more. Resources, both public and private, in the community can help you to navigate your personal financial situations.
See the glossary for descriptions of all categories
Hospice Education and Legal Partnership, Inc. (H.E.L.P.)
description
H.E.L.P. provides free and reduced-fee legal care to those with a terminal illness. We understand legal issues can directly impact health and quality of life for everyone involved with a terminal illness. We provide legal care to those who usually may not have access to legal care.
We assist with public benefits such as if you are having difficulties with Social Security Disability, Medicare, or issues with A.L.T.C.S.
Legal Planning, we can help establish health care directives, guardianships, wills, or powers of attorney.
Housing, if you are facing an eviction or foreclosure due to terminal illness or your caretakers.
If you are having trouble with your health insurance carrier, insurance coverage, or long or short-term disability.
Employment, if you are being denied or limited on your rights to FMLA? Are you facing ADA/MHRA discrimination? Our attorneys can provide the legal support you need.
Financial, has your illness brought you or supported person creditor issues, or are you now facing bankruptcy? We can provide legal support for your financial crisis.
For more information, please call or visit our website.
costs
Free and reduced-fee
Interfaith Community Services
Emergency Utility Assistance - East
8701 E. Old Spanish Tr.
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 297-6049 ext: 1
Email: info@icstucson.orgdescription
ICS offers emergency utility assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This program can pay for the current or past month’s utility bills. You may only receive assistance once per year. Requests for emergency financial assistance can now be made through phone requests at (520) 297-6049 or at www.icstucson.org under the GET HELP tab. Requests are taken until appointment slots are filled.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Interfaith Community Services
Emergency Utility Assistance - South
101 W. Irvington Rd., Unit 2A
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 297-6049 ext: 1
Email: info@icstucson.orgdescription
ICS offers emergency utility assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This program can pay for the current or past month’s utility bills. You may only receive assistance once per year. Requests for emergency financial assistance can now be made through phone requests at (520) 297-6049 or at www.icstucson.org under the GET HELP tab. Requests are taken until appointment slots are filled.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Interfaith Community Services
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
2820 W. Ina Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-6049
http://unitedwaytucson.org/VITAdescription
Through the United Way of Tucson, ICS provides free tax preparation for individuals and families with low to moderate incomes. In addition to this free tax preparation assistance, participants receive help to determine their eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit and ensure they get the full tax refund for which they qualify. • VITA is currently being offered by appointment only on Wednesday evenings and Saturdays. For more information on hours and locations, please visit the United Ways website.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Interfaith Community Services
Emergency Utility Assistance - West
2820 W. Ina Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-6049 ext: 1
Email: info@icstucson.orgdescription
ICS offers emergency utility assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This program can pay for the current or past month’s utility bills. You may only receive assistance once per year. Requests for emergency financial assistance can now be made through phone requests at (520) 297-6049 or at www.icstucson.org under the GET HELP tab. Requests are taken until appointment slots are filled.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
International Sonoran Desert Alliance
description
This agency can assist with emergency utility assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP benefits can be used to pay for current or past month’s electric or gas bills, late fees, and reconnect fees. Water payment assistance is provided between May and October. You may only receive assistance once per year. To obtain service, call for an appointment. Walk-in appointments are not available.
service area
Ajo
business hours
M-F 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Jewish Family & Children's Services of Southern Arizona (JFCS)
description
JFCS provides services for older adults including Counseling and Therapy, Durable Medical Equipment, Care Management, Emergency Financial Assistance, End of Life Resources, and Divorce Recovery Services. There are specific criteria for some of the services that we provide, all individuals that call will be screened. JFCS accepts AHCCCS and Medicare.
business hours
M - F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kinghorn Law / Financial
3573 E. Sunrise Dr., Ste. 209
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-4000
Fax: (520) 529-4019Email: info@kinghornlaw.com
description
Kevin Kinghorn and Allison C. Manning are elder law attorneys that provide estate planning, probate, elder law, and financial coaching.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - Th 8:30 - 5:00, F 8:30 - 4:00
Law Office of Denice R. Shepherd
2424 E. Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-3526
Fax: (520) 622-6971Email: info@shepherdlawoffice.com
description
Law Office of Denice R. Shepherd provides Elder Law Legal services and Fiduciary services and assists older adults with ALTCS issues.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 8:00 - 5:00
Lupita Shestko-Montiel
description
Lupita Shestko-Montiel is an Arizona Certified Legal Document Preparer (CLDP), Registered Tax Return Preparer (RTRP), and bail agent. She also provides services for divorces, wills, probate, child support modifications, durable power of attorneys, medical power of attorneys, change of names, and provides Medicare Advantage.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 9:00 - 5:00