A will states how property should be distributed after your death and who should care for your children. It can also be used to state last wishes, give funeral instructions and specify how your pets should be cared for. | This legal document explains to medical professionals your wishes in the event that you become incapacitated and can't communicate verbally. | Provides a method of distributing property after your death and avoids the public, time-consuming probate process. With a trust, you can also state how much income a loved one is to receive per year. | Allows you to designate a person to make important medical decisions on your behalf in the event that you become incapacitated and can't communicate verbally. | Allows you to designate another person to make financial or other decisions or take action on your behalf. |