09/25/2026
LOCAL LAWYERS TO PROVIDE FREE WILLS AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY TO VETERANS ON VETERANS DAY Annual “Wills for Veterans” program honors area veterans with free estate-planning services TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — In honor of Veterans Day, volunteer attorneys through the Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association will once again provide free estate-planning services to veterans as part of the annual Wills for Veterans program. The program will be held Wednesday, November 11, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Avenue in Traverse City. The final intake will be at 4:00 p.m. Veterans participating in the program may receive, at no cost: • A Last Will and Testament • A Durable Power of Attorney • A Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care/Designation of Patient Advocate, with assistance graciously provided by volunteers from Munson Healthcare “Veterans have given an extraordinary measure of service to our country and our communities. This is one small way our local legal community can say thank you by providing veterans with important estate-planning documents and peace of mind.” — Lawrence R. LaSusa, founder and coordinator, Wills for Veterans The program brings together local attorneys and other volunteers who donate their time and professional services in recognition of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. EVENT INFORMATION What: When: Where: Bring: Free Wills and Powers of Attorney for Veterans Veterans Day — Wednesday, November 11, 12:00–4:00 p.m. (last intake at 4:00 p.m.) Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49686 Photo ID and proof of military service (DD-214, VHIC, VIC, USID, or other ID) RSVP (appreciated, not required) Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association • P.O. Box 182, Traverse City, MI 49685 Phone: (231) 668-7022 • Email: [email protected]