Estate plans aren’t just important for older adults with large estates, they are also vital for young adults who own any assets to ensure that these assets will be handled according to your wishes should something happen to you. In this post, I’ll share about the documents you need to have as a part of your estate plan.
What Documents Are Needed for An Estate Plan?
The documents you will want to include in your estate plan may vary depending upon the specifics of your situation, but for those who are young and single, you might only need a few relatively simple documents including a will, a durable power of attorney, and an advance directive. You may want a trust to control the management and distribution of your assets if you have substantial wealth. Here are some basics about each of these documents: