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The article discusses the legal issues involving people with mental incapacity in probate litigation and other topics like the Utah incapacity law and powers of attorney. Also cited are the issues of incapacity on the validity of wills and trusts, the appointment of guardians and conservators, and the application of general durable powers of attorney, and the contractual capacity of a person.

The article discusses the Wills for Heroes program that provides wills, living wills, and healthcare and financial powers of attorneys to first responders and their spouses or domestic partners at no cost. Topics discussed include the origin of the program in Utah in 2006, the pro bono legal work provided by the members of the Utah State Bar under the program to those who protect their communities and the joint effort of the Program and each first responder department to provide legal service.

The article focuses on the Wills for Heroes Event, which is a will drafting event for Utah first responders sponsored by the Utah State Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD). Information is provided on the drafting of wills, powers of attorney (POA) documents, and living wills for firefighters, police, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs).