Wills for Heroes

Wills for Heroes (WFH) is a program under the auspices of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, with the support of the PBA Pro Bono Office. The PBA Wills for Heroes program now solely sponsors WFH in Pennsylvania with the Dec. 31, 2023, closing of the National WFH Foundation. The PBA provides free basic estate planning for first responders and military veterans.

Programs are staffed by lawyer and other volunteers and are conveniently offered to heroes at convenient community sites.

Want to bring Wills for Heroes to your county?
Contact Gabriele Miller-Wagner for a local or regional coordinator in your area.

For more information, contact the YLD or one of the Pennsylvania program directors:

Want to be a volunteer? Click here.

Are you a first responder or military veteran? Click here for more information.

Upcoming W4H County Events

Most events occur on Saturdays in the fall or spring. Events usually run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. From 9 to 11 a.m., free mandatory volunteer training is provided, often for 2 CLE credits (1 ethics, 1 substantive). Then, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., volunteers will provide estate planning for first responders and veterans.

September 7, 2024 – York – Penn State York, Glatfelter Library

September 14, 2024 – Bucks County, Bucks County Bar Association (event full)

October 5, 2024 – Lebanon County – Citizens Fire Company No. 1

October 5, 2024 – Montgomery County, Horsham Fire Co - Private Event (Event Full)

October 19, 2024 – Beaver County (Event Full)

October 26, 2024 – Clarion County – Details TBA at later date

October 29, 2024 – Westmoreland County – Details TBA at later date

November 2, 2024 – Chester County – Details TBA at later date

November 2, 2024 – Dauphin County, Widener University – Details TBA at later date

November 8, 2024 – Delaware County – Details TBA at later date

November 9, 2024 – Lancaster – Details TBA at later date

November 9, 2024 – Monroe County – American Legion Post 346 (Event Full)