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An article from a Chicago Lodge 7 Magazine sponsor
You serve, you protect
Now it’s time to protect yourself, protect your loved ones and plan ahead
The sacrifice our first responders and front-line workers are making every single day to ensure the health, safety and welfare of our community is tre- mendous during this COVID-19 pandemic. Their dedication should always be recognized, but now especially. During these uncertain times, they
ries upon death.
Most of the document preparation process can be com-
pleted by phone and/or email without the need for in-person contact. However, my office remains open to meet with clients while taking all CDC precautions. You can be assured a safe, sterilized environment with only minimal occupants in the office at the time of your meeting, if they are needed
to comply with document formalities.
These legal documents are something all of us
should have – now more than ever. You can protect yourselves, protect your loved ones and plan ahead. After all, you have dedicated your service to protecting
are risking their own lives, health and safety by simply doing their job to keep the com- munitysafeandprotected.
Because first responders have devoted your service to taking care of others, now
Legal Advice
MICHELLE TRUESDALE
you should be taken care of, too. This is why I am offer-
ing pro bono legal services to first responders and frontline workers in the preparation of healthcare powers of attorney (POA), property/financial POA and wills during the pandem- ic. A healthcare POA allows you to appoint a family member or trusted friend to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so. A property/financial POA allows you to appoint a third party to manage your financial or property matters on your behalf. A will is the method for transferring assets upon death. I will also offer a reduced rate for a living trust, which provides for property distributions to beneficia-
others in our community.
Michelle M. Truesdale is a solo practitioner who has been prac- ticing in various areas of litigation and family law for 15 years. She is married to a Chicago Police Detective. She received her Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2004 and has been an adjunct professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law since 2007. She was selected as Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2013, 2014 and 2015. She is an active member of the Chicago Bar As- sociation and holds the position of Legislative Liaison for its In- Court Lawyer Referral Committee.
Offering PRO BONO Legal Services for first responders and those serving on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Healthcare POA • Property POA
• Wills
Taking care of you, so you can continue to take care of your community Michelle M. Truesdale
Married to a Chicago Police Officer
5310 N. Harlem Ave, Suite 210 • Chicago, IL 60656 (312) 342-1400
mich7472@aol.com • mtruesdalelaw.com
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