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Meet with an attorney to discuss advance planning documents such as wills, power of attorney, name changes, & more. Registration preferred; walk-ins welcome before 8 pm. Call 330.643.9020 to register.
This program is a partnership between Akron-Summit County Public Library, Community Legal Aid, Summit Legal Defenders, Equality Ohio, and the Summit County Probate Court.
Starting at 4:30 pm, attendees can talk to representatives of the organizations about available legal resources. At 5:15, the Summit County Probate Court will host a discussion. After, attendees can meet one-on-one with volunteer attorneys for assistance.
During the one-on-one meetings, attendees will have the opportunity to ask legal questions covering a variety of topics, including:
Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome before 8 pm. For questions, additional information, or to begin the registration process, contact the Business, Government & Science Division at 330.643.9020 or bgsdiv@akronlibrary.org.
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