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Perry, Taylor County
Last verified: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. — 3rd Judicial Circuit & Taylor County Title III-B Senior Legal Aid
About This Organization

Serving Perry (32347, 32348), Steinhatchee (32359), Keaton Beach (32348), Salem (32356), and Shady Grove (32357) as Taylor County's official federally funded Legal Services Corporation (LSC) grantee and Third Judicial Circuit civil legal aid provider — coordinated with Advantage Aging Solutions (DOEA Planning and Service Area 2, 2414 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, (850) 488-0055 / Elder Helpline 1-800-963-5337) — Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. (TRLS, Florida Sunbiz 501(c)(3) Doc# 740896, EIN 59-1797499) provides 100% free civil legal representation to low-income and vulnerable Taylor County seniors age 60 and older. Operating out of its Third Judicial Circuit regional headquarters at 334 NW Lake City Avenue, Lake City, FL 32055 ((386) 752-5960 / Toll-Free (866) 256-8091) with rural community and disaster-recovery legal outreach into Perry and coastal Taylor County, TRLS is led by Executive Director & Managing Attorney Donna Susan MacRae, Esq. (Florida Bar #864730, admitted 1990; J.D., University of Miami School of Law) alongside Staff Attorneys Karen Cynthia Riewe Radwan, Esq. (Florida Bar #100792) and William Byron Lawton, Jr., Esq. (Florida Bar #1042730). The legal team assists Taylor County seniors at no cost with simple wills, Enhanced Life Estate ('Lady Bird') deeds, durable powers of attorney, advance directives, heirs' property title clearing (critical for FEMA/HUD hurricane repair grants in Perry, Keaton Beach, and Steinhatchee), Florida Medicaid ICP/SMMC LTC and Social Security/SSI benefit appeals, foreclosure and mobile-home eviction defense, and elder financial exploitation recovery.

Official Verification Sources: Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. — Official Website (3rd Judicial Circuit / Taylor County); The Florida Bar Member Profile — Donna Susan MacRae (#864730); Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) — Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. (#740896)

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
LSC & 3rd Judicial Circuit Legal Aid Provider — The Florida Bar: Sunbiz Doc# 740896 | EIN 59-1797499 | FL Bar #864730 (Donna S. MacRae), #100792 & #1042730Status: Active 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Law Firm & Official 3rd Circuit Legal Aid Grantee (0 Discipline)

Issuer: Legal Services Corporation (LSC) / The Florida Bar / DOEA PSA 2

Notes: Verified 2026-10-23: Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. (Sunbiz Doc# 740896, filed Nov 28, 1977; EIN 59-1797499) serves all 7 counties of the 3rd Judicial Circuit (Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor) from 334 NW Lake City Ave, Lake City, FL 32055 ((386) 752-5960 / Toll-Free (866) 256-8091). Led by Executive Director & Managing Attorney Donna Susan MacRae, Esq. (FL Bar #864730, admitted 1990) alongside Staff Attorneys Karen Cynthia Riewe Radwan, Esq. (FL Bar #100792) and William Byron Lawton, Jr., Esq. (FL Bar #1042730).

Services Offered
100% Free Civil Legal Aid & Older Americans Act Advocacy for Taylor County Seniors (60+)
Heirs' Property Quiet-Title Clearing for Hurricane Recovery, SHIP & Homestead Exemptions
Simple Wills, Enhanced Life Estate ('Lady Bird') Deeds, Durable POAs & Advance Directives
Florida Medicaid Long-Term Care (ICP & SMMC LTC), SNAP & SSI/SSDI Benefit Appeals
Foreclosure Prevention, Mobile-Home Lot Eviction Defense & Contractor Fraud Advocacy
Nursing Home / ALF Involuntary Discharge Defense & Elder Exploitation Injunctions
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. — 3rd Judicial Circuit & Taylor County Title III-B Senior Legal Aid's services, licensing, and credentials.

How do Taylor County seniors in Perry, Steinhatchee, or Keaton Beach apply for free legal help from Three Rivers Legal Services?

Taylor County residents age 60 and older can call the Three Rivers Legal Services Toll-Free Legal Aid Helpline at (866) 256-8091, call the 3rd Judicial Circuit Regional Office directly at (386) 752-5960, call the Florida Senior Legal Helpline at 1-888-895-7873, or request a referral through Advantage Aging Solutions (PSA 2 Elder Helpline at 1-800-963-5337) or the Taylor Senior Citizens Center in Perry ((850) 584-4924).

Can Three Rivers Legal Services help Taylor County seniors clear 'heirs' property' title to qualify for hurricane rebuilding grants or homestead exemptions?

Yes. Following major storm impacts along the Taylor County coast (Keaton Beach, Dekle Beach, Steinhatchee) and inland Perry, Three Rivers Legal Services assists income-eligible seniors with clearing clouded 'heirs' property' title through probate or quiet-title actions so homeowners can establish clear record title for FEMA/HUD disaster repair assistance, SHIP home rehabilitation grants, and Save Our Homes property tax exemptions, as well as executing free Lady Bird deeds and wills.

Contact Information
Address
334 NW Lake City Ave, Lake City, FL 32055
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm (Toll-Free Legal Aid Helpline: (866) 256-8091 | FL Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873)
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