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Three "Must Have" Estate Planning Documents If you're thinking about estate planning, there are three documents that are "must haves." These are: (1) a will, (2) a durable power of attorney for financial and property matters, and (3) a health care power of attorney, also known as a patient advocate designation. These documents answer several questions: (1) what should happen if you die, and who does what?; (2) what should happen with your finances/property if you become incapacitated, and who does what?; and (3) what should happen with your health care/physical custody if you become incapacitated, and who does what? At minimum, these are the basic estate plan documents that I recommend every person should have. With these documents, you can give your loved ones clear instructions about what is supposed to happen, and who should do what, if you die or become incapacitated. A knowledgeable estate planning attorney will talk to you about your specific situation, help you decide what documents you need, and will draft the documents properly so they will do what they are supposed to do. If that’s something we can help you with, let us know.