ESTATE PLAN | WILLS | TRUSTS | PROBATE
Losing a loved one is a traumatic occasion. It is not the time to be devoting hundreds of hours to settling your loved one's estate. Proper estate planning will ease the burden on your family during the grieving process. Our Pensacola Will preparation lawyers can help ensure that your final wishes are carried out as well as help you rest assured that your family is not shouldered with decisions during their time of need.
Knowing that your assets are distributed according to your wishes should be a priority for everyone. Death is inevitable. A Last Will and Testament is the cornerstone of every good estate plan. If you do not leave a valid Last Will in Florida, state law will determine who receives your assets and how much of those assets the family member receives. It is even possible that your assets could go to the state if a proper beneficiary cannot be located. Along with its traditional role of conveying property at death, a Will serves several other purposes. For example, through a Will a person can name a guardian for minor children if both parents are deceased, direct the level of probate court involvement in probating the estate and name the person who will represent your estate for probate purposes.
State law dictates how a Last Will and Testament is to be properly prepared. If the Will does not comply with the law, it could be void and your entire estate could be distributed completely the opposite of what you intended. Thus, a lawyer's advice is critical in this important step in your life. Clearly, hiring reliable counsel to handle the estate planning and probate process is crucial in protecting your loved ones.
Trusts can be effective tools for tax planning purposes or for ensuring the future needs of your family. Our experienced Estate Planning lawyers can provide legal advice as well as preparation of a Trust for your asset distribution after your death.
Contact our Estate Planning and Probate lawyers online or call us at 1-850-444-9500 for a free consultation regarding your estate planning or probate needs.