You have served your country well, and for the most part, you will be recognized greatly for your service if you have been in the military. As a veteran, the government sets forth a full list of benefits to veterans when they need them. However, a lot of veterans have no idea just how many different benefits are available. In fact, there are a handful of military benefits some veterans know nothing about. Here is a look at a short list of some of the often forgotten military benefits that you should know about if you are a veteran.

Free legal services to help you plan your will.

Having a will is one of the most important things you can do for your loved one, but a lot of people forego making a will simply because they do not want to pay a lawyer to help them draw it up. If you are a veteran, however, costs should be of no concern. Most legal services will be provided for free, even when you need help making a will. Therefore, you can speak to a legal representative in most states and it will not cost you anything at all to get your documents drawn up.

Free help if you get behind on your mortgage.

If you hit a tough spot financially and get behind on your home mortgage payments, you may be able to get help through the Department of Veteran Affairs. In certain situations, they offer help for veterans so they do not lose their home. For example, they may be able to negotiate a deal; with your lender to refinance the mortgage or they may help cover fees for forbearance so your home does not go into foreclosure. Even though most veterans know there can be financial hardship assistance, many have no idea they could get help with their mortgage as well.

Free help with continued education.

If you are interested in taking your career to a new level or if you need further training to develop skills for a certain job opportunity, make sure you reach out to a veteran's service commission for advice. There are numerous programs out there for veterans to help them cover the costs of things like college tuition, skills and training courses, and certification programs. You could easily get help from the VA and land yourself in a good job training program for free.