A wills and trust lawyer, also commonly referred to as an estate planning lawyer, can both help you form a comprehensive estate plan for the disposition of your assets upon your death, but also can handle your estate following your death. A wills and trust lawyer can help you decide the best mechanisms for conveying your assets to your heirs upon your death with a minimum of paperwork, taxes, and fees. Plus, an experienced estate planning lawyer can assist you in choosing the estate plan that best effectuates your needs and wants concerning the distribution of your assets at death. While many self-help forms and book are available on the market concerning the creation of wills and trusts, only an experienced wills and trust lawyer can help you create the individualized estate plan that will be legally valid under your state's laws.