A Note to Veterans: Veteran Aid and Legal Assistance

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The Yellow Ribbon G.I. Bill Education Enhancement Program may assist eligible individuals with payment of their tuition and fees for college. A veteran may transfer this benefit to a spouse or dependent children.

The Army Survivor Benefits Plan covers you children until they turn 18.  The plan covers them up to age 22 if they are unmarried full time college students, or for their entire life if they are disabled and not married.

Veterans and widows of veterans may qualify for additional monthly tax free income in the form of “Aid and Attendance.” This is a special monthly pension from the VA to if they need assistance with daily activities like walking, bathing, eating etc.  If you think you qualify, or if you need the additional income, contact an attorney who specializes in Veterans Benefits Planning.

In Georgia, the State Bar of Georgia has a Military Legal Assistance Program to assist veterans and active duty personnel.  http://www.gabar.org/publicservice/militarylegalassistance.cfm

Regardless of jurisdiction, active duty and retired service members and their ID card holder family members may be eligible for free legal assistance.  http://legalassistance.law.af.mil/content/locator.php

Ruth McMullin
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