Upcoming Events

In partnership with the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division, the Monroe County Bar Association is honored to invite you to participate in our upcoming Wills for Heroes program. This program is a free service that provides Wills*, Living Wills, and Healthcare and Financial Powers of Attorney to first responders, and their spouses and partners. 

If you die without a Will, Pennsylvania’s intestate laws will determine who will receive your property. Undoubtedly, your loved ones’ grief will be overwhelming; a clear expression of your intent, desires, and wishes may help ease some of this inevitable burden. While nobody likes to think about an untimely death, it is best that you express your wishes through a written document. For your family’s peace of mind, please consider this invaluable opportunity, offered completely free to you and your spouse/partner. 

On Saturday, November 9, 2024, volunteer attorneys will be conducting a Wills for Heroes program. This event will be held at the American Legion Post 346, 126 East 5th Street, East Stroudsburg PA. Each appointment lasts approximately 1 hour and at the conclusion of it you will have notarized legal documents – a Will, Living Will, and Health Care and Financial Powers of Attorney (or any combination thereof). Appointments are being scheduled from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 

Registration is required. Due to scheduling, walk-ins may not be accommodated. Register at: 

www.pabar.org/wfh 

The password is WFH. 

You and your spouse/partner will have back-to-back appointments. Please schedule your appointment early as this event is sure to fill up fast. 

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Lori Siegle at lori@monroebar.org. For more information on the program, visit the Pennsylvania Bar Association at Wills for Heroes (pabar.org). 

*If your estate exceeds approximately $1,000,000, this service is unavailable to you due to the complexity of your estate and the limited time to complete the legal documents. For determining if your estate is over $1,000,000, include your cash, personal property, stock and bonds, real estate equity, savings, cash value of a whole/universal life insurance policy only (not the amount of the insurance policy).