Legal Aid Fund (Strong in Old Age Foundation)

The Legal Aid Fund of the Stark im Alter Foundation supports individuals nationwide who wish to take legal action against care facilities or cost bearers due to poor care or financial exploitation, without having to fear the high costs of litigation. In cooperation with the legal advisory service of the BIVA Care Protection Association, this fund provides grants for court costs, attorney fees, and other litigation expenses in special individual cases. Applications can be submitted at any time, provided that an individual need for protection is demonstrated and the proceedings are handled through the BIVA Care Protection Association. The funding covers all relevant expenses and is based on the urgency of the individual case as well as the severity of the impact.

The funding offer is equally aimed at care-dependent persons and their relatives who wish to take action against inadequate care or unlawful fee demands. The fund enables the initiation of legal steps and the protection of rights without financial barriers preventing access to justice. Applications are primarily evaluated based on the individual need for protection and the particularities of the individual case. In this way, the Legal Aid Fund contributes to increasing transparency in the care sector and effectively strengthening consumer protection in old age.