Who should have an estate plan?

You should have an estate plan if:

1. You are the parent of a minor or child with special needs.
2. You care about your health care treatment and quality of life.
3. You have property that you care about.
4. You don’t want to see your family ruined by hatred, envy, or greed.

Many people have simply donated their property to their church or have said, “What do I care what happens when I’m dead?” However, churches often sell donated assets for far less than what it is worth, and incorrectly set up estates can often cause families to divide into bitter enemies by the time probate is over.