Estate planning may include the following:
Last Will and Testament—which distributes your assets as you desire.
Power of Attorney for Property—which allows you to designate an agent who has the power to act on your behalf regarding your property in the case of your incapacitation, disability or inability to act.
Power of Attorney for Healthcare—allows you to designate an agent who has the power to make health care decisions on your behalf in the case of your incapacitation, disability or inability to act.
Land Trust—which allows you to convey your property after death without probate.
Living Trust—-if your estate is more complicated