By having a professionally crafted will, you establish precise instructions for the distribution of your assets. This grants authority to an individual to execute your desires with minimal court involvement and a resultant reduction in legal expenses. Collaborating with your estate planning lawyer, you will also detail the beneficiaries of your estate, while also making determinations about individuals to exclude from inheriting. If you have underage children, you will designate their guardian, responsible for their well-being and custody, along with the custodian of any property you bequeath to them during their minority. Rather than leaving these vital determinations to posthumous court decisions, articulate your intentions definitively.