Estate planning is the process of creating an official plan for your medical care, financial assets, and personal wishes in the event of incapacitation or death, often with guidance from a professional advisor. Planning for your estate while you are still healthy helps ensure your wishes are honored if you are ever in a situation where you can no longer speak for yourself or make decisions independently. 

An important part of estate planning involves establishing advance directives that outline your healthcare preferences, including the kind of medical treatment you do …