A will allows you to bequest your assets, which means specifying who inherits them. It's part of an estate plan, but you may need other legal tools to make a comprehensive plan. For example, a trust would give you more control over how an inheritance is used. Or a living will could specify what kinds of medical care you want in an emergency. Talking with a lawyer may be necessary to identify all of the tools — beyond a will — that you need for a comprehensive estate plan.