Though not a pleasant thing to consider, it is highly critical that you plan for your death or disability.   Spousal remarriage and a child's potential divorce are obvious concerns that need to be addressed. Avoiding probate and minimizing taxes are also important goals of good estate planning.

Estate planning consists of meeting the client's goals through properly drafted revocable living trusts, wills, enhanced durable powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, living wills, beneficiary deeds, HIPAA releases, etc. which are specifically tailored to the needs of the client.