A properly planned estate requires a Will, power of attorney, and personal directive. Your last Will and testament details your final wishes and the distribution of your estate to those you care about most. Your power of attorney is a document that allows you to appoint a trusted friend or family member to run your financial affairs if you cannot because of injury, loss of capacity, or you don’t feel like it. Your personal directive is also known as a medical directive. This is a legal document that appoints someone to make medical care decisions on your behalf if you cannot.