Nonprofit 501(c)(3) civil legal aid law firm (`Sunbiz Doc# N49255`, founded 1966) and the official Older Americans Act **Title III-B Senior Legal Assistance Provider** contracted with the **Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, Inc. (`DOEA PSA 8`, `Sunbiz Doc# 744232`)** for DeSoto County residents aged 60 and older. Recognized on the official legal aid roster of the **Bar Association of DeSoto County (`desotobar.com`)** and directed by Southwest Florida Regional Managing Attorney Peter Morlu Brima Sao Dennis, Esq. (`Florida Bar #45761`, admitted October 2, 2007; B.A., University of Florida; J.D., New York University School of Law, 2005; `0` disciplinary actions) alongside Senior Tax & Elder Law Attorney Elias Leonard Dsouza, Esq., LL.M. (`Florida Bar #399477`, admitted 2000; LL.M. in Taxation; `0` disciplinary actions), FRLS provides 100% free civil legal representation to Arcadia (`34266`, `34269`), Nocatee (`34268`), Fort Ogden (`34267`), and Lake Suzy (`34266`) seniors in Florida ICP and SMMC Long-Term Care Medicaid appeals, Social Security (`SSI/SSDI`) and Medicare Savings Program denials, heirs' property quiet-title clearing, Hurricane Ian/Milton FEMA and roof-title recovery, Chapter 723 mobile home park eviction and lot-rent defense, simple wills, advance directives, and elder financial exploitation injunctions.
Official Verification Sources: The Florida Bar Member Profile — Peter Morlu Brima Sao Dennis (#45761); Florida Sunbiz Entity — Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (#N49255); Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) Official Website
Issuer: The Florida Bar, FL Dept. of Elder Affairs (PSA 8 — AAASWFL) & Legal Services Corporation
Notes: Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (Sunbiz #N49255) is the designated Older Americans Act Title III-B senior legal provider for DeSoto County under Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (DOEA PSA 8, Sunbiz #744232). Directed by Regional Managing Attorney Peter Morlu Brima Sao Dennis, Esq. (FL Bar #45761, admitted Oct 2, 2007, NYU School of Law J.D.) and Senior Attorney Elias Leonard Dsouza, Esq., LL.M. (FL Bar #399477, admitted 2000). Intake: (888) 582-3410 / (239) 334-4554; FL Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873. Zero 10-year disciplinary actions.
Factual details and direct answers about Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) — DeSoto County & DOEA PSA 8 Title III-B Senior Legal Helpline's services, licensing, and credentials.
Do DeSoto County seniors aged 60 and older qualify for free legal aid through Florida Rural Legal Services?
Yes. Under the Older Americans Act Title III-B grant administered with the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (PSA 8), DeSoto County residents aged 60+ receive free civil legal assistance prioritized for seniors with the greatest social or economic need, with no strict income or asset cutoff for Title III-B elder law services.
How can Arcadia, Nocatee, Fort Ogden, and Lake Suzy seniors reach FRLS or the Senior Legal Helpline?
DeSoto County seniors can call the toll-free FRLS Intake & Senior Helpline at 1-888-582-3410 (or the regional office at (239) 334-4554) Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, or call the statewide Florida Senior Legal Helpline at 1-888-895-7873 for free telephone legal counsel and Arcadia outreach appointments.
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Crews Bank & Trust — Wealth Management & Fiduciary Trust Services (Arcadia Main / North & East Branches)
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Arcadia Housing Authority (HUD PHA FL047) & DeSoto County Social Services / SHIP Housing Program
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Arcadia Oaks Assisted Living (Care Haven Senior Living)
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J. Cole Brewer, P.A. / Berg, Brewer, Kessler & Mowry, PLLC — Arcadia Office
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Law Office of Paul Bennett Seusy, P.A.
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Law Office of Frank A. Ribel, Jr. (with Arcadia Abstract & Title Co., Inc. — Courthouse Corridor)
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DeSoto County Clerk of the Circuit Court — Probate & Guardianship Division (with 12th Circuit Public Guardian / Lutheran Services Florida)
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