The ultimate goal of estate planning is to secure a better future for generations to come. There are six simple tips that can help make your estate plan more efficient.

The first tip is to define your goals you wish to accomplish with your estate plan.

Secondly, gather and organize your data. Review important financial documents, and review what assets you physically own. This is important because how you physically hold title in an asset, may take precedence over your will.

The third and fourth tips are to analyze and develop a strategy.

The fifth and final tip is to implement, track and monitor your plan.  It is important to finally implement your plan.

When drafting your estate plan, it is important to seek an attorney to help you. Like everything else in life, your estate plan should be tailored toward your needs and wants. Different states have different estate laws, so it is important to also seek an estate attorney from the state where you reside and where most of your assets are located.