Legal & Financial Resources
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Property Tax Deferral Program
The State of Maine offers a tax deferral program if property taxes become too big a financial burden, threatening a person's ability to remain in their home as they age. The towns are reimbursed by the State of Maine and the State recovers the tax amounts when the property is sold or becomes part of an estate. In Georgetown, your first stop should be at the Town Office as they may be able to offer local assistance. This link takes you to more information on the program.
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Consumer Protection, Office of the Maine Attorney General
An online information site that offers resources for a variety of consumer issues, including complaints, scams, and a consumer law guide.
Contact: www.maine.gov/ag/consumer
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Legal Services for Maine Older Individuals
Provides free, high-quality legal services to socially and economically qualified residents age 60 and over and advocates for people facing challenges accessing Medicare benefits. The website links to a number of other legal service providers.
Contact: Helpline: 1-800-750-5353 or https://www.mainelse.org
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Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar: Agency of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court that processes complaints against lawyers, judges, and Guardians ad litem. Contact: http://www.mebaroverseers.org/
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Pine Tree Legal Assistance
Provides free civil legal assistance to help individuals in their ability to meet basic human needs or to enforce basic human rights, including access to housing, food, income, safety, education, and healthcare.
Contact: ptla.org or 207-774-8211
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AARP Tax Preparation
Trained tax preparers provide free, individualized tax preparation for low- to moderate-income residents, especially those age 50 and older.
Contact: 207-443-5141 or 207-443-4937
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CA$H Maine
Trained volunteers prepare and file taxes without charge for residents who qualify financially.
Contact: CASH Maine
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Elder Abuse Institute of Maine (EAIME)
Supports Mainers aged 60+ experiencing or at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation through community-based advocacy and service linkage, confidential transitional housing, and a warm line for guidance in reporting suspected abuse. The website provides further insight on programs and referral processes.
Contact: info@eaime.org, 207-805-3708, or https://eaime.org/