An estate planner can help ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes, minimise estate taxes, and provide peace of mind. They can also assist with legal and financial matters, including wills, trusts, and probate, as well as offer advice on charitable giving and asset protection. The most obvious benefit to working with an estate planner is they are a professional, who will have years of experience. You can always trey ad go it alone but you could make some costly mistakes.