What is estate planning?
For many, the first thing that comes to mind about estate planning is creating a will. While this is an important part, it is only one part. In reality, proper estate planning is so much more.
Estate planning means creating a plan to protect your assets upon your passing and distributing them according to your wishes. The many components include a will, tax planning, life insurance, funeral preparation, charitable giving, beneficiary designation, and arrangements for minors. It can also involve arranging for end-of-life care and the possibility of incapacitation through the use of a power of attorney document.