For single individuals or married couples without young children some of the questions and considerations you should consider in an estate plan include:

• Providing for the disposition of your estate with an up-to-date will
  
  
• Planning for unexpected incapacity through a health care proxy and durable power of attorney including specifying:
  
  
  
  • Who will manage your bank accounts and other property if you are unable
  • Who will make medical care decisions if you are unable
  • What type of care you would like to receive under certain circumstances
    
    
    
• If the value of your assets (including real estate and any potential life insurance proceeds) is of sufficient size, you should consider planning strategies that allow you to:
  
  
  • Optimize utilization of estate tax deductions and exemptions for married couples
  • Deferring or avoiding payment of state and federal estate taxes
  • Avoid the time and expense associated with probating an estate
    
    
    
• Advanced planning for long term or nursing home care (see here for more detail)

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