We Are Here To Help
Our goal is to help our clients return to normal as quickly as possible after a disaster. Replacing important legal documents is one way we can help. These documents may be necessary to apply for disaster relief benefits and insurance claims.
What is Disaster Legal Help
- FEMA Assistance & Appeals
- Insurance Claims For Damage
- Housing
- Home Repair Contracts
- Scams
- Public Benefits
- Consumer
- Title
- Replacing Documents
Be Prepared
Before a disaster, keep a list of your important documents.
Store paper copies in a fireproof adn waterproof safe deposit box or keep copies at a safe place other than your home. Scan and upload them to your email account or take photos of them that are backed up and password protected.
Getting Started
Replacing your important documents that were lost or destroyed can be overwhelming. WTLS can help you get the process started and assist you in replacing your lost documents.
WTLS Can Help
Disasters can lead to other legal issues. Tenants (Renters) may face eviction or rental issues due to damage to the home they are renting. There may be scams targeting disaster victims, or you may need help applying for food or unemployment benefits. WTLS is here to help.
Get help with things like:
- Wills, trusts, powers of attorneys
- Birth certificates
- Social security card
- Passport
- Naturalization/residency papers
- Titles/Deeds
- Birth/Death Certificate
- Car Title
- Credit Cards
- Driver’s License
- EBT & SNAP
- Green Card
- Home/Title/Deed
- Marriage/Divorce Certificate
- Medicare Card
For more information or to apply for assistance:
West Tennessee Legal Services
www.wtls.org
Toll Free: 1-800-372-8346 ext. 1250
Fax: 731-423-2600
Email: wtls@wtls.org
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