QUOTE : Create a revocable living trust. Transfer all assets into the trust and appoint yourself as the trustee so you retain all control over the trust. Create a pour-over will. Choose a guardian for your children who is truly prepared and ready for the responsibility. Choose an executor for your estate who is ready and able to settle your affairs when you die. Create an advance directive that spells out your health care wishes. Create a durable power of attorney for health care that will allow your appointed agent to speak on your behalf with doctors and family if you become too ill to speak for yourself. Designate beneficiaries for all of your assets held in your will and trust.