United Way of Northeast Louisiana (UWNELA), in collaboration with the Northeast Louisiana Bar Foundation (NELA Bar Foundation), is proud to continue The Heirship Project, an ongoing initiative that provides free workshops focused on heirship and issues. As the lead organization, UWNELA is committed to ensuring that individuals and families across Northeast Louisiana have access to critical assistance and resources for handling heirship matters.
This year's events will take place on Thursday, November 7, 2024, and Thursday, April 3, 2025, at United Way of Northeast Louisiana's Monroe office. Each date will feature a Lunch & Learn for attorneys only from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, followed by an evening session for the community from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The community events will offer both in-person and virtual participation to accommodate a wide range of attendees.
Through The Heirship Project, UWNELA continues to address the complex challenges that many families face regarding property succession and inheritance. Participants will gain access to valuable materials, follow up legal consultations, and guidance – all at no cost. The NELA Bar Foundation will also support the initiative by offering Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits to attorneys attending the Lunch & Learn sessions and by providing follow-up pro bono assistance through the Foundation's monthly "Ask a Lawyer" Clinic.
"United Way of Northeast Louisiana is proud to continue leading this essential initiative. Through The Heirship Project, we aim to equip community members with the knowledge and resources they need to navigate heirship issues, while also mobilizing local attorneys to provide critical pro bono services," said Michelle Saucer, Senior Director of Community Impact at UWNELA. “Ultimately, United Way’s community impact is focused on lifting people and families to a better quality of life, and that’s what this project is about.”
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (Attorneys Only - Lunch & Learn); 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Community Event)
Location: United Way of Northeast Louisiana, 1201 Hudson Lane, Monroe, LA 71201
Virtual Attendance Available for Community Event
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (Attorneys Only - Lunch & Learn); 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Community Event)
Location: United Way of Northeast Louisiana, 1201 Hudson Lane, Monroe, LA 71201
Virtual Attendance Available for Community Event
Community participants will receive comprehensive materials, including heirship forms and guidelines specific to Ouachita Parish. Legal consultations will be available for those who attend the workshops, ensuring that participants can receive tailored advice and assistance.
Wesley Eby Johnson of E & P Consulting, LLC, will once again serve as the lead presenter, offering expert insights into the heirship process.
For more information or to register for The Heirship Project, visit unitedwaynela.org/heirship or dial 211 (a free call 24/7).
