Florida Attorney Handling Wills and Advanced Directives
When you write a will, you can leave assets to whomever you wish, as well as designate guardians for any minor children. However, if you leave no will (die intestate), Florida law will dictate who gets your property and, more importantly, who will have custody of your minor children. Similarly, the failure to create proper health care directives will make your wishes for your final days unclear. Your family will be left to wonder, "What would Dad or Mom have wanted?"
Proper estate planning is important for Florida families of all income levels. And we make it convenient and simple. When you are ready to think about creating a will, living will or other health care directive, contact the Law Offices of Larry E. Bray, P.A. to schedule a consultation with a dedicated lawyer. We have three offices conveniently located in West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, and Boca Raton.
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Under Florida law, a will is considered valid if the creator is at least 18 years of age and of legally sound mind. The will must be in writing and both witnessed and notarized by the appropriate parties. A properly executed will allows you to make critical decisions regarding:
- Disposition of your assets
- Guardianship of any minor children
- Any charitable gifts
In addition, a properly executed will:
- Mitigates tax liability
- Eases the probate administration process
- Ensures smooth transition of business interests
Having a will or revocable living trust place can provide you with much-needed peace of mind, knowing that your exact wishes will be fulfilled upon your demise. Our founding attorney, Larry E. Bray, will always take the time to explain how a will works and how it can benefit your situation.
Healthcare Decisions
Advanced directives allow you to make decisions regarding the type and extent of medical treatment you would prefer in the event you become incapacitated. Three types of advanced directives include:
- Living wills: Specify end-of-life medical treatment that you wish to receive
- Durable power of attorney: Grants a trusted person control over your legal and/or financial matters if you become seriously ill
- Healthcare surrogate designation: Designates a trusted person to make health care decisions
We can help you decide if a will is right for you and your financial situation. We can also talk about living wills, so that you have a framework for these important health care decisions in place.
Contact us to schedule an appointment to discuss wills, living wills and healthcare directives. Although it is sometimes difficult to talk about, estate planning makes life easier for the people you care about most. It is the gift of peace of mind.
