You name the executor to be responsible for carrying out your will's instructions. To prevent any future problems between family members and the legality of your will, it should be drawn up by an attorney and witness by a notary public. Even if your total property doesn't seem to amount to much to you, it could mean a lot to those that love you. Creating a living trust can take some time depending on the size of your estate. A trust gives you the trustee the complete control of your estate during your lifetime.
Trusts can be a great tool to protect minor children's inheritance, dependents, prevent probate etc.
A living trust should be drawn up by an attorney since state laws can complicate how they should be written. Once the trust has been set up, it must be fed. You will need to do this. Complete final estate planning can take up to six months. The best time to start is now.