 If you don't have proper planning done when it comes to your legacy, you may leave money to the government that you don't intend or wish to. This is probably the biggest reason why folks should do estate planning with qualified professionals is to make sure that unless you love the IRS, that you don't give them any more money than you absolutely have to. And the first step in doing that Luann is something I've said all show long, which is to stop procrastinating, pick up your phone and make a call.