Resources

Links

Self Help/Education

Estate Planning/Probate/Estate Administration

The Washington State Bar Association provides Trusts, Wills, and Probate pamphlets for consumers.

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office website offers a guide called “Dealing With Death."

The Washington Law Help website provides death, will, and estate planning education and materials.

The Washington State Medical Association website provides helpful end of life resources.

What are some resources for seniors living in Yakima County? For aging and long term care programs, visit SE Washington Aging and Long Term Care or call (509) 469-0500 or the Family Caregiver Support Program phone is (509) 829-3905. For DSHS Aging and Disability Services call (800) 422-3263. For medical and long-term care insurance questions contact SHIBA at (800) 562-6900. If you suspect a vulnerable adult living in his/her own home is being harmed or exploited, see the Adult Protective Services website or call 1-800-459-0421. To reach an ombudsperson, contact the Long Term Care Ombudsperson website or call 509.453-0480. For a variety of senior programs, see the Harman Senior Center.

Business Legal Resources

Advertising Issues:

Federal Trade Commission Advertising Guidance

Contractor Issues:

WA Department of Labor & Industries

Identity Theft/Privacy Issues:

Antitrust Basics:

Consumer Protection Basics:

Attorney General’s Office Consumer Protection Section

Human Resources/Employment

For information about workers’ rights in Washington consult the Washington Department of Labor & Industries.

For information about Washington state anti-discrimination laws, visit the Washington Human Rights Commission website.

For legal assistance and information on Washington unemployment benefits, consult the Washington State Employment Security Department or the Unemployment Law Project.

For information about federal anti-discrimination laws, including how to file a federal charge of discrimination see the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.

For a description of federal False Claims Act whistleblower claims, consult the Department of Justice.

For legal assistance and information on minimum wage, wage theft, paid sick & safe time, consult the Office of Labor Standards – Seattle

Business Start Up or Existing Resources

Free and confidential business counseling for start up or existing small business, visit the SCORE website or call 509.248.2021.

For promotion of women and minority business enterprises, visit OMWBE website or call (509) 454-7612