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1991 NSBA News 1 (1991)

handle is hein.barjournals/neblwr1991 and id is 1 raw text is: Issue 91-1 LS/LR answers Desert Storm call The NSBA Legal Services/Lawyer Referral Program has answered the call to deliver legal services to mili- ta,'y personnel involved in Operation Desert Storm. According to LS/LR Committee Chair John S. Pierce of Lincoln, the program will serve as a statewide clearinghouse on legal issues such as wills, powers of attorney and guard- ianships. A letter outlining the LS/LR Desert Shield Project will be included in a packet being prepared by the Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross for distribution to the family of every Nebraska service- person activated. According to the American Bar Association, Nebraska joins 27 state and local bar associations in commit- ting aid to Desert Shield/Storm mili- tary personnel. The ABA reports over 800 Nebraska servicemen and women have been activated since Operation Desert Shield began last fall. Soldiers' and Sailors' Act LS/LR Program Director Kathryn A. Bellman of Lincoln said military per- sonnel called to active duty in the Persian Gulf and their dependents may have certain legal rights and protections under the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act. The act addresses relieving some of the finan- cial hardships brought on by activation. To meet the increased need for pro bono, reduced-fee and full-fee ser- vices, the LS/LR Program is recruit- ing additional attorney volunteers, If interested, please call Bellman at (800) 927-0117 (in NE), or (402) 475-7091. Inside this issue . . . Law-related seminars ....... 4-5 Living Trust opinion ......... 7 Section news ............... 11 Bar adds toll-free telephone service An in-state 800 number is the newest service offered Nebraska State Bar Association members. Effective Feb. 1, lawyers living in Nebraska may call the Roman L. Hruska Law Center toll-free at 800-927-0117. The new WATS line accommodates six simultaneous incoming calls, and is manned Monday through Friday from 8 am.-5 p.m. Central Stan- dard Time. Continuing effort The 800 number was installed as House part of the Bar's continuing effort to provide service to its members, according to President Bevin B. Bump of Chadron. Initially it is not intended for use by the general public, nor will it appear on NSBA business cards or letterhead stationery. The Membership Services Commit- tee will review the toll-free number at year's end and make a recommen- dation to the Executive Council regarding continuing it in 1992. adopts legislative positions EL| Six inches of snow almost did what 836 bills could not: postpone the 1991 NSBA House of Delegates Legislative Session. Prior to the meeting, House Chair Fredric H. Kauffman of Lincoln consults witb Legislative Committee Chair Steven R. Voigt of Kearney and Legislative Counsel Larry L. Rutb and William J. Mueller of Lincoln. After an hour's delay, delegates adopted association positions on bills and resolutions pending before the first session of the 92nd Unicameral. For a complete accounting, see the legislative summary on pages 8-9. February 1991

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