Estate planning is the key to controlling who will inherit your money and property, as well as making medical decisions for you if necessary. Key documents include beneficiary designation forms (a document designating one person in particular from among many), wills which specify how an individual wants his or her assets distributed after death; durable power-of attorney & health care proxies so another person can take charge should something happen unexpectedly before them – all with advice on what type would work best based off personal needs!