Estate planning is the process of getting your affairs in order so that your legacy and wealth will be protected after you die. Your beneficiaries are the people you are doing this for.nnYou will no longer be around to care, but the family and loved ones you can pass your hard-earned property and wealth onto certainly will be. And the impact of a well-crafted estate plan can be felt down across the generations, as can the damage from a badly or improperly planned estate.nnBut beneficiaries are not limited to your family and loved ones. Many Californians may choose to help strangers in need or causes they care for by designating charitable organizations among their beneficiaries. Regardless of who you want your legacy to benefit, an estate planning attorney will help you set up your estate to best follow through on your desires and their needs.