Clearwater Wills Lawyer
Many people do not have a Will, and that is a shame because a Will can accomplish so many important things. A Last Will and Testament avoids confusion and disputes such as Will contests among family members. An increasing number of people have had more than one spouse and children, and your Will can clarify your desires for these as beneficiaries.
If you die without a Will, Florida state law governs what will happen to your property and assets. Few know what this means, and fewer would be content with that outcome.
With a Will, you can choose a trusted person (called an executor or personal representative) to oversee the estate administration. You can designate a guardian for a child or incapacitated adult. You can leave personal items to specific loved ones. You can make gifts to charity.
AV Preeminent* rated, Master of Laws in Elder Law, member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), member of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys (AFELA)
Validity of a Will
However, there are legal requirements for your Will to be upheld by a court upon your death. In drafting your Will and other estate planning documents, we will take care to prevent legal challenges. First and foremost, we will absolutely ensure that all legal formalities are present, such as necessary signatures. Other common challenges question whether you were improperly influenced by another person or whether you were of sound mind when you executed the Will.
Contact a Seminole Living Will attorney at the Charles Law Offices. Attorney Susan Charles has an advanced degree in Elder Law in addition to the credentials of other attorneys practicing estate planning. She is dedicated to educating and serving clients in her areas of focus.
She is a member of several professional associations, including the Florida Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, the American Bar Association, the St. Petersburg Bar Association, the St. Petersburg Bar Foundation, the Clearwater Bar Association, the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and the Pinellas County Estate Planning Council.
*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.
