Hamilton Community Legal Clinic

Hamilton Pro Bono Project, Creating a Will


Description

Provides lawyers who volunteer their time to make wills for people who cannot afford to pay for these services. Can assist people with disabilities, people with terminal illnesses, single parents, and low-income adults. Operates out of the office of the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic.

Eligibility
Open to people with a low income or other barrier to accessing paid Will services.
Application Process
Contact for information.
Office
905-527-4572
Fax
905-523-7282
Web Site
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Languages
English, French, Other - Services in many other languages can be arranged by advance notice.
Fees
None
Documents Required
May need to provide proof of financial eligibility.
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Copyright
Hamilton Public Library
Last Updated On
February 8, 2024
Address
Landmark Place; 100 Main St E, Ste 203
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3W4
A non-profit bilingual community legal clinic serving low income residents of Hamilton. In addition, to providing 'traditional' poverty law services including legal advice and referrals and legal representation, the clinic is involved in public legal education, community development and law reform.



Areas of service include:
  • Tenant Rights
  • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP / social assistance)
  • Ontario Works (OW / social assistance)
  • Workers Compensation (WSIB)
  • Commissioner of Oaths
  • Canada Pension Plan
  • Employment Insurance
  • Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
  • Creating a Will (Pro Bono Project)
  • Human Rights
  • Family Law referrals
  • Immigration advice

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Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:00 pm

By appointment only - call to arrange Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30am - 4pm, Wed 8:30am - 12noon
Service Area(s)
Hamilton