April 8, 2009 -- The Laurel Lake Foundation and Hudson Community Foundation are offering a Write-a-Will service to Hudsonites who are without wills and whose net assets are less than $338,333.

Two local Attorneys, John Sharp and David Umbaugh, will assist those eligible for this service the week of May 18^th to produce simple wills, free of charge.

Applications for Write-a-Will are available at the Laurel Lake Main Entrance, 200 Laurel Lake Dr., or at the offices of Day Ketterer, LLC, 5 E. Main St. in Hudson, or at the offices of John Sharp, 110 W. Streetsboro St., or at the reference desk on the second floor of the Hudson Library and Historical Society.

Applications must be returned by May 18. All eligible applicants will be contacted by phone to arrange an appointment.

The Write-a-Will program is done in conjunction with Leave a Legacy, a consortium of non-profit organizations in Summit and Portage counties to assist individuals to improve their financial positions.

The Hudson Community Foundation supports environmental and historical preservation, youth education and recreation, arts and culture, and Hudson social services. Contribute to HCF's annual fund at PO Box 944, Hudson. For more information about Donor Advised Funds, charitable giving and family philanthropy, call 330-655-1566 or 330-655-3580, or visit www.hudsoncommunityfoundation.org.

The Laurel Lake Foundation supports programs and facilities benefiting older adults from all walks of life. Contribute to LLF at 200 Laurel Lake Dr., Hudson. For more information, call 330-655-1435 or visit www.laurellake.org.