Shelley Elder's tent at the Big Shanty festival in Kennesaw drew numerous visitors interested in redoing their will, learning more about trusts and other legal tools. 

Elder, a Gold sponsor at the festival, said it's critical for people to deal with such issues before it is too late. If not, families can be torn apart over the unanswered questions and differing interpretations of one's wishes. 

Thousands of attendees gathered for the two-day festival, held April 22-23, and they were greeted by warm weather, the annual parade and enthusiastic vendors and musicians.