Sixty Plus, Inc. Elder Law Clinic is a unique legal services provider and teaching clinic operated by Cooley Law School, specializing in estate planning for seniors aged 60 and older. It stands out as a live-client clinic where supervised law students provide essential legal services at no cost to eligible clients, combining education with community support.
The clinic offers a hands-on learning environment where student attorneys, guided by licensed Michigan attorneys, gain practical experience in transactional law while serving a select clientele of seniors with modest estates. This program emphasizes accessibility, offering both evening and Saturday appointments to accommodate client and student schedules, and focuses exclusively on individuals meeting specific financial eligibility criteria.
Services Offered
- Estate planning
- Drafting wills
- Durable power of attorney for finance
- Power of attorney for health care
- Medical health directives
- Enhanced life estate deeds
- Legal counseling and client interviews
- Drafting legal memorandums and correspondence
Services are provided from the Lansing, Michigan campus and are available exclusively to seniors aged 60 and older who meet asset limits, with no charges for any services rendered. The clinic operates under Michigan’s Student Practice Rule, ensuring professional oversight and quality assistance for all clients.
