Sometimes it is hard to understand lawyers because they seem to speak their own language. While WLF|Trust Company tries to speak plain english and avoid speaking in legalese, it is inevitable that legal terms will come up during the estate planning process. Here is a helpful glossary on the most commonly used terms: Agent: Someone who is authorized by another to act for or in the place of that person. ​ Asset: Anything owned by someone that has a value. ​ Attorney-in-fa