Legal Hospice of Texas provides compassionate legal services to individuals diagnosed with terminal illnesses or HIV, focusing on the unique legal needs often encountered during hospice and end-of-life care. As a nonprofit organization, it serves the North Texas community by ensuring vulnerable individuals receive free, tailored legal assistance during some of life’s most challenging times. Although not a direct provider of hospice medical care, Legal Hospice of Texas plays an essential support role in the hospice and palliative industry by addressing essential legal matters that impact quality of life and peace of mind. Their legal team aids clients with estate planning, guardianship issues, advance directives, and other civil legal concerns that arise due to serious illness.

What sets Legal Hospice of Texas apart is its commitment to serving underserved populations, particularly those facing significant healthcare and financial barriers. The organization frequently partners with local hospice providers, medical professionals, and social service agencies to offer holistic support for clients. Cultural competency and dignity are central to their mission, ensuring that services are inclusive and responsive to diverse communities. Legal Hospice of Texas also engages in educational outreach to raise awareness about legal concerns within the hospice population.

Key Services:

– Free legal assistance for individuals with terminal illness or HIV
– Advance healthcare directives and living wills
– Estate planning, including simple wills and powers of attorney
– Legal support for guardianship and end-of-life decision making
– Social Security and public benefits advocacy
– Assistance with housing and employment discrimination related to illness
– Community referrals and advocacy with hospice care providers
– Legal education and outreach related to hospice legal issues