Life is unpredictable, and the last thing you want is for your family to be left in chaos, financial or otherwise. If you pass away unexpectedly or become incapacitated by illness or injury having an estate plan can help. Your family counts on you to provide for them, in the future as well as in the present. By planning properly and arranging a representative to handle your affairs,you are giving them additional security and support. For a family member to have a plan in place will allow them to process their mourning and grief without the added stress. Estate planning attorneys can help to ensure that your loved ones will be taken care of well into the future.