The Habitat for Humanity Wills Project is a non-credit, pro bono project housed in the Legal Clinic. Under the supervision of volunteer faculty, student attorneys provide basic estate-planning services for families that have been recipients of Washington County Habitat for Humanity homes.

Students review the manner in which the client holds title to the home and other assets and they prepare simple wills, advance health care directives (living wills), powers of attorney, and other related documents. The project affords students the opportunity for pro bono service in a context that mirrors an estate-planning practice for clients of modest means.

To participate in the Wills Project, students must qualify for certification under Rule XV and must have the approval of the project's faculty supervisor. The anticipated level of demand for wills services will determine the number of students who participate at any time.

Prerequisites:
        Students must have taken basic evidence, civil procedure, criminal procedure, professional responsibility, and trial advocacy and completed at least 48 credit hours at an accredited law school and otherwise be eligible for licensing under Rule XV, Rules Governing Admission to the Bar.  Decedents’ Estates is a co-requisite or pre-requisite. Students must have the approval of the faculty supervisor to participate in the project.