Estate planning is about coming to terms with the fact that ultimately we all lose control-either because of incapacity or death-and then doing something about it before it is too late. Our firm's motto, "Taking Good Care of Tomorrow," captures the essence of estate planning: - It is about you (your care, your hopes, your dreams, and your legacy); - It is about your beneficiaries (how can you best help them?); and - It is about the process ("estate planning" not an "estate plan") because your plans may change...laws, assets, circumstances, beneficiaries, and your goals change as well. This comprehensive legal guide to estate planning and settlement will walk you through what you need to know.