Elder Law in Washington
This page covers elder law as it applies in Washington — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what elder protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern elder in Washington
Washington state law
- CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS › SENTENCING REFORM ACT OF 1981WA 9 § 9.94A.030
Cited in 912 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE › SEX OFFENSESWA 9A § 9A.44.010
Cited in 215 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE › SEX OFFENSESWA 9A § 9A.44.050
Cited in 146 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE › SEX OFFENSESWA 9A § 9A.44.100
Cited in 116 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- DOMESTIC RELATIONS › ABUSE OF CHILDRENWA 26 § 26.44.020
Cited in 54 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS › SENTENCING REFORM ACT OF 1981WA 9 § 9.94A.507
Cited in 32 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Social Security Amendments of 1965 (Medicare and Medicaid)
Added Title XVIII (Medicare) and Title XIX (Medicaid) to the Social Security Act. Codified at 42 U.S.C. §§ 1395 et seq. and §§ 1396 et seq.
- Social Security Act of 1935
Established federal social-insurance and welfare programs including Old-Age Insurance, Unemployment Insurance, and Aid to Dependent Children. Codified primarily at 42 U.S.C. ch. 7.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for elder in Washington.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.