The emotional impact of your death will be difficult enough for your loved ones. Not planning for your death willplace a tremendous burden and stress on them as well. While you may not be able to control the timing of our death, how your assets are managed and a plan for their succession is well within your control. There is no time like the present to start this planning. Everyone, no matter the degree of their wealth, should consider having at least a basic estate plan in place that would consist of a Last Will and Testament, a Power of Attorney for their business affairs (including personal business) and a Health Care Power of Attorney. Including a Living Will in your estate plan, which provides advanced directives regarding life sustaining support in the event of terminal illness or permanent loss of consciousness, is a personal decision, but can alleviate both stress and conflict among your family members who are left to make decisions about your healthcare.  Adding trusts to your estate plan, either through the use of a testamentary trust (trust provisions included in your Will) or through the inclusion of an Inter vivos or Living Trust can provide some peace of mind that your surviving spouse and children will be provided for after your death.  Including certain provisions can also provide some tax savings depending on the tax laws in effect at the time of your death.  Consult with an attorney about what is best for you and your family.  While online forms are available, your attorney makes sure your estate plan is tailored to you and complies with all state laws.