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Below is a module created by Idaho Legal Aid Services related to common legal issues surrounding seniors or the elderly and protecting their home in relation to issues like Medicaid, foreclosure, deed, reverse mortgages, and letting others reside with you.. The module is available in English and Spanish.
What is predatory lending?
Predatory lending is the practice of preying on, or taking advantage of, an individual or group of people that may have a difficult time buying or refinancing a home such as people who may be poor, uneducated, elderly, or in a protected class. Under the Fair Housing Act, a protected class is a group of people who share common characteristics and are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, disability, familial status, and gender.
How do I know if I've been a victim?
What is an abandoned vehicle?
Vehicles are considered abandoned when they are left for twenty-four (24) hours or longer within the limits of a highway, on property open to the public, or on private property without the property owner’s consent. This definition excludes instances when an owner or operator cannot remove a vehicle and has notified a law enforcement agency and requested assistance.
Please view the Idaho Department of Transportation's Abandoned Vehicle Guide for more information.
This pamphlet is designed to assist car owners, auto manufacturers, and car dealers in understanding their rights and responsibilities under Idaho’s lemon law, Title 48, Chapter 9, Idaho Code. The lemon law protects consumers who buy a vehicle that is subject to an applicable manufacturer’s warranty.
FHA funds housing counseling agencies throughout the country who can provide information on reverse mortgages.
The Lender List page allows you to lookup lenders using various selection criteria.
We plan for many important events in life. We plan for retirement, a wedding, vacations, and for a child’s education. Sadly, the health choices that are made at the end of life are seldom planned and many times they are made for us. Decisions are put off and desires are not expressed because it is difficult to contemplate or discuss death. There are many things to plan for at the end of life. Transfer of property and the well being of a spouse or child are all issues to be considered and planned for.
What Benefits Am I Entitled To As a Veteran?
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for the following benefits: Disability Compensation for Veterans, Disability Pension, Dependents, and Other VA Benefits.
For more information regarding benefits available to Veteran's in Idaho, please visit Idaho's Division of Veteran's Services Benefits and Services webpage here: https://www.veterans.idaho.gov/benefits.
An interactive form is available for free to seniors and low income individuals seeking a Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. You can easily complete the form by answering a few simple questions.
Reverse mortgages are becoming popular in America. HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA) created one of the first. The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is FHA's reverse mortgage program which enables you to withdraw some of the equity in your home. The HECM is a safe plan that can give older Americans greater financial security. Many seniors use it to supplement social security, meet unexpected medical expenses, make home improvements and more. You can receive free information about reverse mortgages in general by calling AARP toll free at (800) 209-8085.
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