Estate planning attorneys specialize in listening to a person. They specialize in finding out what a person's desires are for their property distribution. An effective estate planning attorney will know the right questions to ask about family, assets, liabilities, and what the ultimate goal of the estate plan is. Using this information the estate planning attorney will draft a set of documents that cover every aspect of making those desirers a reality when the end time comes. Estate planning attorneys typically cover preparing ahead through power of attorney forms, both medical and durable; planning for estate taxes through trusts and shelters; guardianship for children if necessary; asset protection from creditors; and the distribution of property both real estate and personal as desired by the testator (person making the estate plan).