How this service helps
A will directs how property in your probate estate should pass after your death. It can name a personal representative to administer your estate and nominate a guardian for minor children. Your will should work together with your beneficiary designations, ownership arrangements, and any trust. A will is an important document, but it is not a substitute for planning for incapacity.
Give your family a clear starting point
You know the people, relationships, and priorities that make your family unique. A will gives you a way to put those wishes into a written plan. It can help your loved ones understand what you wanted and who you chose to handle your estate, instead of leaving those decisions unaddressed.
A will built around your life
Whether you are creating your first will or revisiting an older one, we begin with the decisions that matter to you.
Choose your beneficiaries
Identify the people or organizations you want to include and discuss how you would like your estate divided.
Name someone you trust
Choose a personal representative and an alternate to help carry out the administration of your estate.
Plan for your children
For parents of minor children, discuss whom you would like to nominate as guardian and how an inheritance should be handled.
When it may be time to create or update a will
Getting married, welcoming a child, purchasing a home, or experiencing a change in your family can prompt a fresh look at your wishes. You may also want to update the people you have named or replace a document that no longer reflects your life. You do not need to have everything decided before reaching out.
What working together looks like
We talk through your family and your goals, explain the choices your will can address, and prepare a document that fits into your broader estate plan. You will have the opportunity to review your wishes and ask questions before signing. Our goal is for you to understand what your will does and feel comfortable with the decisions it reflects.
Your questions, answered
Does a will avoid probate?
No. A will provides instructions for your probate estate. Whether a particular asset passes through probate depends on its ownership, beneficiary designation, and other applicable rules.
Does my will control every asset?
Not necessarily. An account with a beneficiary designation or property with survivorship rights may pass outside your will. Coordinating these arrangements helps prevent inconsistent instructions.
Can I leave my home to anyone?
Florida homestead protections can restrict how a home passes when a spouse or minor child survives you. Discuss your family circumstances before deciding how to leave your home.
Wondering how this fits your life?
You do not need to know exactly which document to request. Tell us about your family, your goals, and your questions. We will help you identify the next step, in English or Spanish.