Before beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 19 on estate planning in your textbook.

In your initial post, discuss two benefits of using an attorney and financial planner to help prepare an estate plan. Explain what trust is and how is it used. Explain what could happen to a person's estate if they die without a will. In your opinion, why do so few people actually complete an estate plan?

Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings with a minimum of 200-word responses. Do you agree with their positions?