A will lets you outline your wishes about who gets your assets, from cares to family heirlooms, and who cares for your minor kids if you’re no longer around. But a will won’t let you leave instructions about certain joint assets (like your home that you own with your spouse), assets that have a beneficiary (like life insurance policies) or assets held in a trust. We coordinate these decisions as part of your larger estate plan, which include a will but may also place assets into trusts to make sure that your estate is divided up the right way—your way.