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COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO FIRST RESPONDERS 

The Berks County Bar Association through its Community Outreach Committee and Estate Planning Section IS undertaking a project of Wills for First Responders in the City of Reading.  Through this project the first responder will be able to obtain for free of charge a will, power of attorney and health care (living will) power of attorney for him/her and his/her spouse, partner or significant other. 

Attorneys will initially meet with the first responder and his/her spouse, partner or significant other at the city's Fire Training Center on November 14 beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Prior to the initial meeting, a questionnaire will be available for the first responder and his/her spouse, etc to complete.  The questionnaire will serve two purposes:  (1) permit the first responder to begin thinking about information required for preparation of the will, etc. and (2) identify names and correct spellings of anyone to be named in the will, etc.  During the initial meeting, the attorney will review the questionnaire with the first responder and his/her spouse, etc as well as discuss all other relevant information required for preparation of the will, power of attorney and health care power of attorney.   The attorney will then take the information back to his/her office to prepare the necessary documents.   A follow up appointment will be scheduled for the attorney to meet with the first responder and his/her spouse, etc. for review and signing of the documents.   

Michelle Mayfield, Esquire, of the City Solicitor’s office will be coordinating the project in conjunction with the Chairs of the Bar Association Community Outreach Committee and Estate Planning Section.  

Attorneys who are willing to volunteer for this project should contact the Executive Director, Donald F. Smith, Jr. (smith@berksbar.org or 610-375-4591)

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