As of 2024, Genuine Legal has committed to participating in the Cancer Council’s Pro Bono Program, which aims to alleviate the financial burden of legal costs associated with family law matters for individuals affected by cancer. According to Assess Economics, the average cost of a cancer diagnosis is approximately $50,000; this is a significant expense that the Pro Bono Program seeks to mitigate by covering legal fees that patients may incur during their treatment. The legal needs of cancer patients can be extensive, including advice on leave entitlements and managing mortgage payments while they are unable to work.
By joining this program, Genuine Legal will provide expert guidance and support in will creation and estate planning for individuals affected by cancer. We have communicated the range of services we offer to the Cancer Council, who are now referring clients to us. To date, we have drafted and executed pro bono wills for numerous clients. We are honoured to contribute to this Pro Bono Program and leverage our expertise to assist those affected by cancer in any way we can.
At Genuine Legal, we understand that family law proceedings can be expensive; we are concerned that individuals refrain from receiving legal advice or representation for their family law matter due to financial constraints.
In order to address this issue and help people get the help they need during this stressful time, we have introduced our Pro Bono scheme. This offering is available to clients in Queensland and New South Wales who do not have the capacity to pay for proper advice and representation to make sure they get the help that they need.