Monday, October 26, 2026: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Do you need to help a disabled adult who is having difficulty managing their daily living activities and self-care? There are many ways to try to help. Understanding the legal tools and options available is the first step in finding the best way to help.

Class covers:

• Legal tools to help if the disabled person understands they need and want assistance in managing their self-care
• An overview of probate conservatorships if capacity is a concern
• Explaining the court process to be appointed as a conservator
• What to expect before the hearing on appointment of a conservator
• What to expect if you are appointed as conservator and your responsibilities
• Rights of the conserved disabled adult
• Exploring recent changes in California law and Supported Decision Making Agreements as options to consider

No advance registration or phone appointment is necessary. Space is limited. Attendees admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m.

Presented by: Katherine H. Chew, Executive Director, LA Law Library

Registration fees: FREE

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Saturday, October 24, 2026: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. 

To kick off Pro Bono Week 2026, in partnership with ALIGHT and the National Survivor Law Collective (NSLC), LA County Law Library is offering the first in-person Human Trafficking Survivors Credit Repair Clinic.

Survivors of human trafficking can now file for credit repair under the Debt Bondage Repair Act (DBRA)! ALIGHT is working with attorneys to assist survivors in addressing the lasting impacts of financial abuse.

What does Credit Repair do?

• Block prior evictions, late rental payments, credit card or loan defaults, account openings and closings and unpaid bills that went to a collection agency from credit reports.
• Improve credit score
• Strengthen relationships with creditors, employers and landlords.

Credit repair does not mean terminating the root debt or loan forgiveness.

Deadlines: All ALIGHT intake calls (via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) must be scheduled by October 19th.

Eligibility: Survivors of human trafficking must:

• Have a connection to Greater Los Angeles.
• Be ready to work with an attorney.
• Be in financial need of free legal assistance.
• Be working with a case manager or program advocate who can support and coordinate with the attorney throughout the legal process.

Prior to the clinic, have these documents with you:

• Proof of Identity
• Proof of Current Address
• Copy of Most Recent Credit Reports from Equifax, Experian, and Transunion (any available)

Registration fees: FREE

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney

Jueves, 29 de octubre, 2026: 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. 

¿Sabía que recibir ayuda única por desastre— como pagos de FEMA o del seguro—puede afectar sus beneficios públicos? Acompáñenos para aprender cómo proteger su elegibilidad para programas como SSI, CAPI, CalWORKs, CalFresh, SSDI, SSA, Medicare y otros.

Los participantes que cumplan con los requisitos podrán preinscribirse para consultas individuales con abogados después de la presentación y la sesión de preguntas y respuestas.

Regístrate aquí: Disaster Relief & Public Benefits | Ayuda en Casos de Desastre y Sus Beneficios Públicos – Fill out form

Presentado por: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) (https://lafla.org/)

Aunque pueda seguir la clase desde distintos tipos de dispositivos, necesitará una conexión de video para ver a los oradores y cualquier material de la presentación, así como la posibilidad de escribir en tu dispositivo y usar Zoom para hacer preguntas o utilizar las funciones de chat. 

Cuota de inscripción: GRATIS

La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles no brinda asesoría legal: La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles no brinda asesoría legal. La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles brinda acceso a recursos legales y ayuda con investigación legal. La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles no brinda asesoramiento legal. Para consejo legal, debería consultar un abogado.

Thursday, October 29, 2026: 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. 

Did you know that getting one-time disaster aid—like FEMA or insurance payments—can affect your public benefits?  Join us to learn how to protect your eligibility for programs like SSI, CAPI, CalWORKs, CalFresh, SSDI, SSA, Medicare, and more.

Eligible attendees can pre-register for one-on-one consultations with attorneys after the presentation and Q&A.

Sign Up Here: Disaster Relief & Public Benefits | Ayuda en Casos de Desastre y Sus Beneficios Públicos – Fill out form

Presented by: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) (https://lafla.org/)

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features. 

Registration fees: FREE

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.