This project is an estate planning, pro bono legal services program for low-income Utah residents. To date, the project has utilized retired or semi-retired volunteer attorneys to provide wills, advanced medical directives, and simple estate planning services. Project clients are primarily the elderly, however, they also include persons with disabilities and persons with terminal illnesses. The project is housed in the Salt Lake City office of Utah Legal Services. Volunteer attorneys choose their level of participation.
Some volunteers come in weekly, while others accept individual cases, as they are able.
Mentors, experienced in estate planning, are also welcome and can provide assistance to other volunteers. The project is run by a Utah Legal Services staff attorney who screens all clients, tracks the cases, and provides assistance when needed. Training, materials and professional liability insurance are also provided. The Needs of the Elderly Committee of the Utah State Bar runs this program . Volunteer attorneys meet with senior citizens at senior citizen centers within Salt Lake County.