Most people are familiar with the basic idea behind a will. A will allows you to accomplish a couple of different things with your estate planning strategy. Some of the most important ones include the ability to name a guardian for your minor child and to decide who will receive your assets when you pass away. 

However, there are other things you can accomplish in your estate planning strategy and three crucial elements should be included in the core of every estate plan. These include who receives what when you pass away, who is responsible for executing your wishes as it relates to administration of your estate, and who is appointed to handle your affairs if you become incapacitated while you’re still alive. 

Each of these can create unique estate planning conflicts and issues but having a plan that addresses estate planning concerns both during your life and afterwards will ensure that you have thought through these complex issues and decrease the possibility of challenges that could arise for you or your loved ones in the future. 

No one wants to find themselves in the position of not having completed appropriate estate planning documents as this could leave your loved ones in a difficult situation trying to sort out what you want. Schedule a consultation with an estate planning lawyer in your area to learn more about this process and what you can accomplish.