The first thing most parents say when they call us is "I need a will!" When we sit down with them to talk about their family's goals, what most families realize is that they don't really want a will---they want a family trust. So, we thought we would explain why so you can make an educated decision for your family about what is best for you and, ultimately, for them. What is the Difference Between a Will-based plan and a Trust-based plan? A Will-based plan is an estate plan