Estate planning documents often include:

• A health care surrogate designation to designate who will make medical decisions for you if you are incapacitated.

• A living will to specify your decisions about artificial life support in advance.

• A financial power of attorney to designate who will manage your financial affairs when you are incapacitated.

• A will to distribute your property to your loved ones after your death.

• Different types of trusts that are used to accomplish certain estate planning goals, such as providing a smoother transfer of your property by avoiding probate, minimizing estate taxes and providing for the care of your minor children after your death.

Your estate plan will address your own specific needs and desires.