Estate planning makes more sense when you understand the system before you start making decisions. That is the philosophy behind everything Heircraft Planning does — and it is why we offer several free resources for Alabama and Florida families who want to learn first, without any pressure to take the next step before they are ready.
Who Is Behind Heircraft Planning
Heircraft Planning was founded by Mark Eiland, an estate planning attorney admitted in both Alabama and Florida. Mark holds a finance degree from the University of Montevallo and a J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Alabama School of Law. Before founding Heircraft Planning, he managed a regional bank trust department — an experience that shaped how he thinks about estate planning. He has seen firsthand how plans hold up, or do not, when they are actually put into use.
That perspective is what drives the educational approach at Heircraft Planning. Understanding how a plan functions in real life is different from understanding what a document says on paper. Both matter.
What Makes Heircraft Planning Different
Every plan at Heircraft Planning is built around the specific people, relationships, and goals involved. Fees are flat and agreed upon up front. And because life changes, Heircraft offers systems for regular plan reviews so your estate plan stays aligned with your circumstances over time.
Free In-Person Seminars
Heircraft Planning holds free educational seminars throughout the year in Mobile, Alabama. These are honest, practical sessions covering how estate planning works, what decisions are involved, and what questions are worth asking before you put a plan together. Refreshments are provided.
These seminars are free to attend. Registration is required.
Check the upcoming schedule and reserve your spot at our next seminar.
On-Demand Webinars
Prefer to learn on your own schedule? Heircraft Planning offers on-demand webinars that walk through the questions families ask most often — what happens if you die without a will in Alabama, how trusts actually work, what a power of attorney covers, and more.
Browse available webinars on our website.
Free Estate Planning Guide
The Heircraft estate planning guide — The Estate Planning Book for Alabama Families: What to Know, What to Do, and How to Get It Right — is a free, plain-language resource that walks through how the system works and what decisions you will need to think through. It is a good starting point whether you are early in the process or just trying to get your bearings.
Download the guide on our website.
The Blog
The Heircraft Planning blog covers specific topics drawn from real questions Alabama and Florida families are searching for — from intestate succession and probate to choosing a trustee and planning for incapacity. Each post is written to explain how the system works, where confusion tends to show up, and why certain decisions matter.
Browse the full blog library on our website.
Stay in the Loop
Heircraft Planning sends a free monthly newsletter with new blog posts, upcoming seminar dates, and estate planning updates delivered straight to your inbox. It is a simple way to stay informed without having to remember to check back.
When you are ready to take the next step, our team is here. You can schedule a consultation through our website at any time.
