Wills and trusts are probably the two most popular forms of estate plans. However, there are other aspects of estate planning that are equally as important that your lawyer will want to cover as well. You should work with your lawyer to create a power of attorney and an advance healthcare directive. Your power of attorney will ensure someone is there to take over your affairs if you are still alive but incapacitated. Your advance healthcare directive can ensure your medical wishes are made known if you are incapacitated.