No matter how much effort you’ve invested in designing your estate plan . . . your will, trusts and other official documents may not be enough. Consider creating a “road map” — an informal letter or other document that guides your family in understanding and executing your plan and ensuring that your wishes are carried out. Navigating your world Your road map should include, among other things: A list of important contacts, including your estate planning attorney, accountant, insurance agent and financial advisors, The location of your will, living and other trusts, tax returns and records, powers of attorney, insurance policies, deeds, stock certificates, automobile titles, and other important documents, A personal financial statement that lists stocks, bonds, real estate, bank accounts, retirement plans, vehicles and other...