American Water Provides Wills for First Responders, Pro Bono Will Preparation Service with Inaugural Event in Norristown
American Water has launched a new Wills for First Responders service, offering pro bono basic estate planning legal services to first responders in its service area. The inaugural event, held in Norristown, PA, benefited 30 local first responders. Pennsylvania American Water President Justin Ladner emphasized the company's commitment to supporting community organizations and individuals.
The service, conducted in collaboration with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, includes options for wills, financial power of attorney, and health care power of attorney/living will. The process involved phone interviews and document preparation, culminating in in-person meetings for review, signing, and notarization. American Water plans to expand this service to other communities in states it serves, starting from May 2024.
American Water ha lanciato un nuovo servizio Wills for First Responders, che offre servizi legali di pianificazione patrimoniale di base pro bono ai primi soccorritori nella sua area di servizio. L'evento inaugurale, tenutosi a Norristown, PA, ha beneficiato 30 primi soccorritori locali. Il presidente di Pennsylvania American Water, Justin Ladner, ha sottolineato l'impegno dell'azienda nel sostenere organizzazioni e individui della comunità.
Il servizio, condotto in collaborazione con Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, include opzioni per testamenti, procura finanziaria e procura sanitaria/testamento biologico. Il processo ha coinvolto interviste telefoniche e preparazione di documenti, culminando in incontri di persona per revisione, firma e notarizzazione. American Water prevede di espandere questo servizio ad altre comunità negli stati in cui opera, a partire da maggio 2024.
American Water ha lanzado un nuevo servicio Wills for First Responders, que ofrece servicios legales básicos de planificación patrimonial pro bono a los primeros respondedores en su área de servicio. El evento inaugural, celebrado en Norristown, PA, benefició a 30 primeros respondedores locales. El presidente de Pennsylvania American Water, Justin Ladner, enfatizó el compromiso de la empresa de apoyar a las organizaciones y personas de la comunidad.
El servicio, realizado en colaboración con Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, incluye opciones para testamentos, poder financiero, y poder de atención médica/testamento en vida. El proceso involucró entrevistas telefónicas y preparación de documentos, culminando en reuniones en persona para revisión, firma y notariación. American Water planea expandir este servicio a otras comunidades en los estados que atiende, comenzando a partir de mayo de 2024.
American Water는 새로운 Wills for First Responders 서비스를 시작하여 해당 서비스를 제공하는 지역의 응급 구조자들에게 무료 기본 유산 계획 법률 서비스를 제공합니다. 첫 번째 이벤트는 Norristown, PA에서 열렸으며, 30명의 지역 응급 구조자에게 혜택을 주었습니다. Pennsylvania American Water의 사장인 Justin Ladner는 지역 사회 조직 및 개인 지원에 대한 회사의 헌신을 강조했습니다.
이 서비스는 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP와 협력하여 진행되며, 유언서, 재정적 위임장, 건강 관리 위임장/생전 유언 옵션이 포함됩니다. 과정에는 전화 인터뷰와 문서 준비가 포함되며, 최종적으로 검토, 서명 및 공증을 위한 대면 회의가 진행됩니다. American Water는 2024년 5월부터 제공하는 주의 다른 지역 사회로 이 서비스를 확대할 계획입니다.
American Water a lancé un nouveau service Wills for First Responders, offrant des services juridiques de planification successorale de base pro bono aux premiers intervenants dans sa zone de service. L'événement inaugural, qui s'est tenu à Norristown, PA, a bénéficié à 30 premiers intervenants locaux. Le président de Pennsylvania American Water, Justin Ladner, a souligné l'engagement de l'entreprise à soutenir les organisations communautaires et les particuliers.
Le service, réalisé en collaboration avec Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, comprend des options pour testaments, procuration financière et procuration de soins de santé/testament de vie. Le processus a inclus des interviews téléphoniques et la préparation de documents, se terminant par des réunions en personne pour la révision, la signature et la notarisation. American Water prévoit d'étendre ce service à d'autres communautés dans les États qu'elle dessert, à partir de mai 2024.
American Water hat einen neuen Dienst Wills for First Responders ins Leben gerufen, der kostenlose grundlegende Nachlassplanungsdienstleistungen für Ersthelfer in seinem Versorgungsgebiet anbietet. Die Auftaktveranstaltung fand in Norristown, PA statt und kam 30 lokalen Ersthelfern zugute. Der Präsident von Pennsylvania American Water, Justin Ladner, betonte das Engagement des Unternehmens zur Unterstützung von Gemeinschaftsorganisationen und Einzelpersonen.
Der Dienst, der in Zusammenarbeit mit Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP durchgeführt wird, umfasst Optionen für Testamente, finanzielle Vollmachten und Gesundheitsvollmachten/Lebensverfügungen. Der Prozess umfasste Telefoninterviews und die Vorbereitung von Dokumenten, was in persönlichen Treffen zur Überprüfung, Unterzeichnung und notarielle Beglaubigung gipfelte. American Water plant, diesen Dienst ab Mai 2024 auf andere Gemeinschaften in den versorgten Bundesstaaten auszuweiten.
- Launched a new pro bono service for first responders, potentially improving community relations
- Collaboration with a national law firm, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, for service delivery
- Plans to expand the service to other communities, indicating potential for broader positive impact
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“At American Water, we strive not only to provide our customers with safe, reliable water and wastewater services but also to support organizations and individuals – like our many dedicated first responders – working to make our communities better places to live, work and play,” said Pennsylvania American Water President Justin Ladner. “We’re grateful for the efforts they make every day to keep us safe, and it is a true honor to have this opportunity to show our appreciation to them through our new Wills for First Responders service.”
Beginning in May 2024, American Water and Morgan Lewis legal professionals conducted phone interviews with participating first responders and started document preparation on their behalf. The process culminated with in-person meetings among American Water, Morgan Lewis and participating first responders yesterday in
“Thank you to everyone involved - it’s a great service you’re providing for first responders,” said Bryan Boyer, an officer with the
Through the pro bono program, American Water provides several basic estate planning service options, including wills, financial power of attorney and health care power of attorney/living will. Referrals are provided for more complex estate requirements.
The company hopes to continue expanding Wills for First Responders throughout additional communities in states it serves.
About American Water
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About Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.3 million people.
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