Estate Planning & Probate

Wills drafted for Florida law.

A will is the foundation of most estate plans. It names who receives your property, who will serve as personal representative, and who should care for minor children. In Florida, a will is only valid if it is signed with the formalities the statute requires, so the details matter.

Estate planning and probate consultations are free. Book online or call us at (941) 704-4049.

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Wills
Estate Planning & Probate

Wills

A will is the foundation of most estate plans. It names who receives your property, who will serve as personal representative, and who should care for minor children. In Florida, a will is only valid if it is signed with the formalities the statute requires, so the details matter.

We draft wills that follow Florida’s execution rules. Each will is signed in front of two witnesses and made self-proving before a notary so the court can admit them without tracking down witnesses later. If you already have a will from another state or from years ago, we review it against current Florida law, your family situation, and your homestead.

Flat fee: a simple will is $750, and a simple revocable trust is $1,500. A discount applies when you combine services, such as a will with powers of attorney and health care directives. More complex plans are quoted at your free consultation.

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What you get

Wills: what’s included

A simple will is a flat $750, with a discount when you combine services. The scope below is typical; exact scope and pricing for more complex plans are confirmed at the free consultation.

  • Simple and complex wills
  • Pour-over wills paired with a living trust
  • Nomination of a personal representative
  • Guardian nominations for minor children
  • Self-proving affidavit with notary
  • Review of out-of-state wills after a move to Florida
  • Updates after marriage, divorce, births or deaths

Good to know

Frequently asked questions
Florida does not require a lawyer, but it does require strict execution formalities: you must sign at the end of the will in the presence of two witnesses, who also sign in your presence and each other’s. A will that misses a formality may be denied probate. A handwritten (holographic) will that is not properly witnessed is not valid in Florida.
Generally, a will validly executed in another state is honored in Florida, but some provisions may not work the way you expect. Examples include the choice of personal representative and Florida’s homestead rules. It is worth having it reviewed after you become a Florida resident.
No. A will directs how property passes, but assets titled in your sole name still go through probate. Many clients pair a pour-over will with a revocable living trust, beneficiary designations, or a lady bird deed to keep assets out of court.
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Estate planning and probate consultations are free. Book online or call us at (941) 704-4049.

1904 Manatee Ave. W., Suite 300, Bradenton, FL
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