Estate Planning
Our Estate Planning services consist of preparing Wills and Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills. We help you decide what should be done to protect you and your family members in the event of disability or death. We give you and your loved ones the peace of mind of knowing that all of your legal affairs are in order.
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Wills and Trusts
Wills and Trusts are Estate Planning documents which provide for the distribution of assets that are titled in your individual name at the time of your death. It is important to do a Will or Trust so that you, rather than the State of Florida, determine the disposition of your assets. If you have children who are minors, it is critical to create a Will so that you can name a guardian for your child or children in the event of the death of both you and your spouse. It is also very important to establish a testamentary trust so that in the event of your death, you children's assets can be properly managed. A Living Trust can be useful if you have more complicated estate or complicated situations.
Durable Power of Attorney
A properly-drafted Durable Power of Attorney helps your family avoid having to go through the expense and emotional trauma that can result from having to establish a guardianship for a parent or a loved one. Contrary to popular belief, Durable Power of Attorney's are not a blank form, at our law firm, we tailor these documents to each client, and consider any and all "super powers" that a client would want.
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Living Will
With a Living Will, you let your physicians and family members know if you want heroic measures of life prolonging procedures to be used in the event that you have a terminal condition with no realistic chance of recovery. A Living Will can alleviate you and your family members from the suffering caused by prolonging the dying process.
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