Not having an estate plan can cause unexpected problems for your family and loved ones after you are gone. By failing to act you are surrendering control of your hard earned legacy or the guardianship of your children to state laws and a judge's decision. What impact have you had in creating those laws – do those laws make sure that your heirs are treated fairly in your eyes? A lack of an estate plan can cause discord of among family members, even leading to family members to sue each other.
You have taken the right step in creating an estate plan that will protect your children and secure your family’s legacy. Having an estate plan will help you keep your family together, and give you the ability to protect them in a manner that you see fit.