If you don't have a valid Will or Trust, your state's intestacy law will determine how your assets pass, to whom they pass, and when they pass. This could lead to undesired results, including unnecessary estate and income taxes, your estate being consumed by creditors, and lengthy delays in probate court - all costly and emotionally draining ways to pass assets to your loved ones. You can avoid the hassle, the delays, and the expense by creating an estate plan based on your legal, financial, personal, and health care needs. This free checklist from Kimbrough Law will help you determine if your affairs are truly in order.