Make a plan now so that your wishes will be fulfilled later.

You may not think you are the type of person who has an estate, but everyone does—because an estate is simply everything you own: a car, a house, a checking account, furniture. Most people will create a will before they die, but a will is just one part of estate planning.

Regardless of your level of wealth, you should have a plan in place, so things won't be difficult for your family if something happens to you. A well-structured estate plan will help protect your family's finances while you’re alive, and after you die.