The Hustle Grant backs Fort Pierce estate planning workshop

The Hustle Grant gave Hooper Heritage Law founder Jessica Hooper a $1,000 October 2026 micro-grant to support a community workshop in Fort Pierce, Florida. The event is designed to demystify wills, trusts, powers of attorney and healthcare decisions for families who may not know where to start.

Why it matters: - The workshop aims to make estate planning easier to understand for local families. - Hooper wants to reduce confusion around what happens after death and during medical emergencies. - The grant supports a woman-owned business while funding community legal education.

What happened: - The Hustle Grant awarded Jessica Hooper, founder of Hooper Heritage Law, a $1,000 October 2026 micro-grant. - Hooper will use the funding for an educational workshop in Fort Pierce, Florida. - The workshop will cover wills, trusts, powers of attorney and healthcare proxies. - Hooper previously hosted a smaller version of the event a couple of years ago and plans to expand it.

The details: - Hooper said many people think estate planning is only for wealthy families. - Hooper said the goal is to get people talking and thinking about what happens when they pass away and when they are still living. - Hooper said she wants attendees to understand what a healthcare proxy does. - Hooper hopes the workshop can be recorded so the material can keep reaching people. - Hooper said research suggested people need to see estate planning at least three times before they call for a consultation. - Devin, The Hustle Grant coordinator, said the program liked the idea of giving Hooper's community an educational resource that helps families support themselves. - Hooper launched Hooper Heritage Law in February 2025. - Hooper's firm serves families across the Treasure Coast. - Hooper offers pro bono work and flexible payment options to make legal services more accessible. - Hooper is licensed in Florida and Washington, D.C. - Hooper earned a Juris Doctor from Florida A&M University College of Law and a bachelor's degree in criminology from Florida State University. - Hooper is a Certified Criminal Justice Instructor, an adjunct professor at Indian River State College and a licensed Florida real estate professional. - The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division honored Hooper with the 36 Under Thirty-Six Professionalism Award and The Spirit of Excellence Award. - Journalists and community partners can contact Hooper directly while workshop details are still being finalized. - Contact options include jessica@hooperheritagelaw.com, 772-410-8683 and Hooper Heritage Law.

Between the lines: - The grant is doing more than underwriting an event; it is helping Hooper build a reusable content asset if the workshop is recorded. - Hooper's emphasis on repetition suggests estate planning education can take multiple touchpoints before it turns into client action. - The workshop fits Hooper's stated mission to leave clients' families with clarity, not confusion.

What's next: - Hooper is finalizing the workshop details. - Hooper plans to use the event to keep reaching people beyond the live audience. - The Hustle Grant continues offering $1,000 monthly awards to women entrepreneurs. - Women entrepreneurs can review eligibility and application details at The Hustle Grant.

The bottom line: - A small grant is helping turn a local legal workshop into a broader effort to educate families about estate planning.