Many Americans have not signed the proper documents to protect their loved ones in the case of an accident. A 2011 Associated Press Survey discovered that 64% of baby boomers did not have a living will. This article below by Deborah Jacobs gives insight into the importance of real estate planning for each life stage. http://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahljacobs/2012/06/26/the-real-estate-planning-crisis-isnt-about-taxes/