Saturday’s pop-up clinic in Barre will offer free estate-planning help from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., with volunteer attorneys and Vermont Law students drafting and executing wills for eligible attendees.
The event targets low-income and underserved Vermonters who often struggle to afford or access estate planning as Vermont’s aging population collides with a shrinking, older legal workforce, especially outside population centers.
Don Hayes said the clinic also aims to overcome education barriers around powers of attorney and enhanced life estate deeds, which can help families avoid probate and preserve intergenerational wealth.
The commission, formed in 2025 to improve access to legal services, will fold the clinic into an October report; state court officials said successful demand could lead to similar clinics statewide.