LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Residents in cancer treatment or who have completed treatment are invited to receive free legal assistance covering several important personal documents at an upcoming event.
The legal aid event is set Oct. 22 at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Lawyers will assist cancer patients and survivors in preparing simple wills, powers of attorney and advance directives.
It's is a free service provided by the Arkansas Access to Justice Commission, Center for Arkansas Legal Services, local law firms, members of the Pulaski County Bar Association and the UALR Bowen School of Law.
Advance reservations are required at www.arlegalservices.org/uamswills.
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