Volunteer Attorney-Estate Planning with Home Preservation Project
ORGANIZATION: PRO BONO RESOURCE CENTER OF MARYLAND INC
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The Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland, MD's hub for free legal services, is seeking volunteer attorneys to assist at Home Preservation Project'sestate planning clinics. HPP's clinics provide free assistance for income-eligible Marylanders with the drafting of simple wills, advanced medical directives, and financial powers of attorney.
This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys licensed in the state of Maryland to help seniors preserve their assets for future generations and learn about estate law. Free training is available for licensed attorneys who agree to prepare two estate plans pro bono within one year of registering. Volunteer lawyers will receive malpractice insurance and access to a mentor for their pro bono cases.
To sign up for the free training, click here.
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About PRO BONO RESOURCE CENTER OF MARYLAND INC
Location:
1500 UNION AVENUE, Suite 2400, BALTIMORE, MD 21211, US
Mission Statement
PBRC engages and supports the Maryland legal community in meaningful and impactful volunteer service to ensure equal access to justice for those in need.
Description
PBRC is Maryland’s hub for pro bono (free) civil legal assistance provided by volunteers. Equal access to justice is a core value of our nation, yet hundreds of thousands of our state’s residents cannot afford the legal help they desperately need and have no legal guarantee of a lawyer. As the pro bono arm of the Maryland State Bar Association, PBRC plays a unique role as the training, support, innovation, and advocacy center for pro bono
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Baltimore, MD 21211
DATE POSTED
February 28, 2024
SKILLS
- Legal (General)
- Family Law
- Litigation
- Mediation
- Public Advocacy
- Contract Negotiations
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Active bar license required in the state of Maryland