Estate planning is an important process, and it is not just for those who are elderly. This process allows you to:

• Exercise control over how your property is distributed at your death;
• Appoint a guardian of your minor children, if necessary;
• Designate someone to make medical and healthcare decisions for you if you are ever incapable of making such decisions for yourself;
• Proper estate planning can also save your loved ones money;
• Leave property or money to an individual you are not biologically related to;
• Leave property or money to a charity or church.