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Keep in mind that estate planning should not occur in a vacuum.   It should be seen as but one step in the process of comprehensive financial planning.  This should include risk management and insurance of several types, as well as investment and retirement planning.  As with any lifetime planning, merely having an estate plan is not enough to ensure it will work.  Indeed, it is likely to fail if your financial and other personal affairs are not properly arranged at the time of your death.

With some preliminary study done, you are probably now interested in learning more about the specific tools and approaches available to address your needs.