Estate planning documents state how you want your assets distributed after death. It is common for estate plans to include wills or trusts, the naming of powers of attorney, special deeds for real estate you own, and other forms allowing for the transfer of assets. Estate plans can also include advanced directives, which are legal documents that outline how a person wants to conduct their end-of-life plan or medical care in the event they become too ill to care for themselves or voice their wishes due to an illness.