The first question asked by many individuals regarding estate and asset planning is “Do I even need a will or an estate plan?” Any attorney worth his salt should answer a quick “YES!” to this question. If they don’t, you should probably consider visiting another attorney. Whether you need an estate plan is a very different question than how extensive of a plan you need or what planning you can afford. Even young individuals should consider putting basic disability or medical documents in effect (check out this article).