Foresters Launches Legal Advice Service for USA Members

Helping with life’s unexpected challenges

TORONTO, ON, September 16, 2010 – Foresters, a life insurance provider committed to the well being of families, has launched Legal Link, the newest benefit to help Foresters members and their families. Legal Link connects Foresters members to free and discounted legal advice, whether it�s a family will that needs review or a question about small claims court, traffic tickets or family law.

Through Legal Link, members have access to more than 20,000 lawyers from across the United States, making it easy to find expert legal advice on a variety of issues. Along with discounted flat-rate services, Legal Link lawyers provide up to 40% off their customary hourly rates.

“Expert legal advice can be invaluable and is sometimes needed when we least expect it,” said Kasia Czarski, Chief Membership and Marketing Officer at Foresters. “Foresters Legal Link makes it easier to seek expert legal advice at a fraction of the cost. Coupled with our financial helpline, Everyday Money, launched earlier this year, Foresters latest member benefits deliver on our purpose to champion family well-being.”

Free legal support includes services such as:

  • Simple and living wills
  • Legal document review
  • Phone calls or letters on members� behalf

Discounted legal support includes issues such as:

  • Traffic ticket defense
  • Simple will with minor�s trust
  • Personal real estate closing

For a complete list of free and discounted services visit www.foresters.com/legallink

About Foresters

Founded in 1874 as a fraternal benefit society, ForestersTM champions the well-being of families through quality life insurance, unique member benefits and inspiring community activities. Foresters shares its financial strength with more than 675,000 members in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Unity Life of Canada� is a wholly owned subsidiary of Foresters. For more information, please visit www.foresters.com.