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A solid estate plan is the best gift you can leave your loved ones. Our experienced Florida estate planning attorneys help you draft wills, create trusts, avoid probate, and make important medical and financial decisions ahead of time. We offer affordable consultations to build a personalized, legally sound plan that protects your assets and honors your wishes. Start planning today—and gain peace of mind for the future.
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FAQ
What can an estate planning attorney help me with?
Answer:
An estate planning attorney can help you draft a will or trust, name guardians for minors, create powers of attorney, establish health care directives, and avoid probate. They ensure your documents comply with Florida law and reflect your unique wishes.
An estate planning attorney can help you draft a will or trust, name guardians for minors, create powers of attorney, establish health care directives, and avoid probate. They ensure your documents comply with Florida law and reflect your unique wishes.
❓ Do I need a lawyer to make a will or trust in Florida?
Answer:
No, but hiring a lawyer ensures your documents are legally sound, properly executed, and not vulnerable to challenges. An attorney can also help avoid probate and minimize tax issues.
No, but hiring a lawyer ensures your documents are legally sound, properly executed, and not vulnerable to challenges. An attorney can also help avoid probate and minimize tax issues.
❓ How much does an estate planning consultation cost?
Answer:
We offer flat-fee consultations with licensed Florida attorneys. Pricing depends on the complexity of your needs but is always transparent and affordable.
We offer flat-fee consultations with licensed Florida attorneys. Pricing depends on the complexity of your needs but is always transparent and affordable.
❓ What’s the difference between a will and a trust?
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A will takes effect after death and usually goes through probate. A revocable living trust can avoid probate by transferring assets to your beneficiaries directly and privately.
A will takes effect after death and usually goes through probate. A revocable living trust can avoid probate by transferring assets to your beneficiaries directly and privately.
❓ Can estate planning help me avoid probate?
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Yes. Tools like living trusts, Lady Bird Deeds, and beneficiary designations are specifically used to help avoid the Florida probate process.
Yes. Tools like living trusts, Lady Bird Deeds, and beneficiary designations are specifically used to help avoid the Florida probate process.
❓ Are your attorneys licensed in Florida?
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Yes. All attorneys providing estate planning and probate consultations through our platform are licensed in Florida and experienced in their respective areas of law.
Yes. All attorneys providing estate planning and probate consultations through our platform are licensed in Florida and experienced in their respective areas of law.
❓ Do I need a lawyer for probate in Florida?
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For most Formal Administration cases, yes. Florida law requires an attorney unless you are the sole beneficiary and the estate qualifies for Summary Administration. Even then, legal guidance is often helpful.
For most Formal Administration cases, yes. Florida law requires an attorney unless you are the sole beneficiary and the estate qualifies for Summary Administration. Even then, legal guidance is often helpful.
❓ What’s the difference between Summary and Formal Administration?
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Summary Administration is a simplified process for estates under $75,000 or if the person passed more than 2 years ago. Formal Administration is required for larger or more complex estates.
Summary Administration is a simplified process for estates under $75,000 or if the person passed more than 2 years ago. Formal Administration is required for larger or more complex estates.
❓ How much does a probate attorney cost?
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We offer affordable flat-fee consultations and competitive rates for probate filings. Costs vary based on the size and complexity of the estate, but we always provide a transparent estimate up front.
We offer affordable flat-fee consultations and competitive rates for probate filings. Costs vary based on the size and complexity of the estate, but we always provide a transparent estimate up front.
❓ What happens during a probate consultation?
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Our attorney will review the estate, determine which probate process applies, explain your legal responsibilities, and outline the required forms or steps to move forward.
Our attorney will review the estate, determine which probate process applies, explain your legal responsibilities, and outline the required forms or steps to move forward.
❓ How long does probate take in Florida?
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Summary Administration can take 1–3 months. Formal Administration usually takes 6–12 months depending on the estate and any disputes.
Summary Administration can take 1–3 months. Formal Administration usually takes 6–12 months depending on the estate and any disputes.
❓ Can I file probate forms without a lawyer?
Answer:
Yes, but it can be risky. Mistakes in filing, service, or court procedure can delay your case or result in rejection. Using an attorney ensures compliance with Florida’s strict probate rules.
Yes, but it can be risky. Mistakes in filing, service, or court procedure can delay your case or result in rejection. Using an attorney ensures compliance with Florida’s strict probate rules.