Meet Kate, a 40-year-old Mom of two young kids. She wants to make sure if something happens to her, the people who look after her children and safeguard their inheritance are her choice, not left to the State. Take Sally's case — she passed in testate, without a will or close relatives, leaving the state to decide who gets her stuff. Don’t leave it to chance OR the state to decide! A basic estate plan, including a will, healthcare directive, and power of attorney, can safeguard a family's well-being. It's not just about paperwork; it's about ensuring a smooth transition and tax-efficient wealth transfer when the time comes. Introduce me to Chip and JoAnn, a recently married couple in their mid-50s, for a planning session. With no children and both parents deceased, their estate could pass to their siblings per the Ga Code, Law of Heirs. Ask Chip and JoAnn if they plan beach vacations with their siblings? I'm Carrie Jones from the Estate Planning Law Group of Georgia. We plan now to avoid clean up later.