We hope you find the publications listed below to be helpful resources on legal issues confronting senior citizens. TYLA publications, however, should not be used as a substitute for the advice of an attorney. If you have any questions about the information provided or need advice on a specific matter, please consult an attorney.

Click on the links below to either view the video clip or download the appropriate document.

• Seniors & the Law: A Guide For Maturing Texans
• Las Personas Adultas Mayores y la Ley
  Spanish version of Seniors & the Law: A Guide for Maturing Texans
• Medicare, Medicaid, and SSI: A General Guide
  Provides an overview of these federal programs. 
• Medicare, Medicaid y SSI gui general
  Spanish version of Medicare, Medicaid, and SSI: A General Guide  
• Living Trust Scams
  Describes how to avoid becoming a victim when purchasing a living trust.
• Los Estafas Del Fideicomiso
  Spanish version of Living Trust Scams Brochure
• To Will Or Not To Will
  Reviews the law on wills in Texas and how it applies to persons who die without a will. Also explains the advantages of executing a will and other legal directives.
• FORM: Medical Power Of Attorney
  If you are interested in completing a Medical Power of Attorney, you may find this form helpful.
• FORM: Directive To Physicians And Family Or Surrogates
  If you are interested in completing a Directive To Physicians And Family Or Surrogates, you may find this form helpful.
• FORM:Consumer Complaint Form
  For submitting a Living Trust Scam complaint to the Attorney General's office. Please also read the instructions for completing this form.