Wills, Trusts and Estate Law

Whether you are a new homeowner in Florida or a long-time resident, it's always a good idea to review your existing estate plan with a Florida attorney. Wills of Florida residents will be probated in Florida and Florida laws will determine the meaning and validity of those Wills.

Here are some of the issues we evaluate for our estate planning clients:

Determining Whether or Not an Out-of-State Will Complies With Florida Law
Adjusting Distribution Plans Due to Changed Circumstances
Designating Personal Representatives Authorized to Serve in Florida
Avoiding Probate
Minimizing Estate Taxes
Determining the Need for a Durable Power of Attorney, a Living Will, and a Designation of Health Care Surrogate
Legacy Planning
Philanthropic Planning

If you have moved to Florida from another state, our review will determine whether your Will prepared outside of Florida will be admitted to probate in this state, whether your nominated personal representative will qualify to serve in Florida, and whether a secondary probate will be required in another state. Additionally, a thorough review of your complete estate plan can help you decide whether the special provisions of Florida law make the preparation of a new Will advisable.

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What is Philanthropic Giving?

Did you know that estate planning can include charitable giving to the organizations and causes you care about, and come with tax benefits for you, your heirs and your charities?

Estate Planning: Updating Your Declaration of Healthcare Surrogate

Legal documents like a Living Will and a Healthcare Power of Attorney let your doctors and loved ones know exactly what treatments you wish to receive during an emergency, and name someone you trust to implement your orders if you’re unable to.

Estate Planning: Testacy vs. Intestacy

What’s the difference between having a will and not? You might be surprised by what a great relief creating a will can provide for you, your estate and your loved ones.

Is it Time for an Estate Planning Checkup?

A thorough review of your estate plan should happen every 5 years or so, or sooner if there have been significant changes in your life. Such changes might include death, divorce, or a change in finances. If you haven’t taken a look at your documents in a while, now is the time.

Estate Planning Checklist – What You Need for Total Peace of Mind

Estate planning is necessary for everyone with any assets they want to leave to any person, persons or agency. Our estate planning checklist will help you begin preparing now so you won’t need to worry about the future, no matter what happens.

Conversations You Should Consider Having With Your Adult Children

Learn about the things you should discuss with your children while you can, and what you can do to help prepare them for the possibility they may need to one-day step in and manage certain things for you.

Estate Planning & Administration Basics and FAQs

Estate planning and administration are full of complex and formal procedures. This article presents some basic and FAQs.

The Experience to Protect What Matters Most – Estate Planning Designed

Planning ahead can be made much easier when you have the knowledge and experience of McLin Burnsed behind you. Our Estate Planning Team can help implement your desired estate planning and administration goals and suggest proven strategies designed to protect your legacy and the interests of your loved ones.

Wills, Trusts and Estate Law

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