No one ever has personal financial matters in order when its “time to go”. Really, death is something no one thinks will happen to them or their loved ones. The great lie we tell ourselves is that death is always far, far away. Some persons contemplate “my family will work everything out when I am gone and everything will be agreed upon.” Life is not ever that easy. If you die without a Will, the State of Florida will decide for you what heirs will take your money and your possessions. Its your choice to specifically direct how you want your money and your property to be disposed of and whether to decide to exclude certain persons from inheriting at all. Generally, long before the “date of death” clients find they need such things as a Living Will; a Healthcare Surrogate appointed; a Durable Power of Attorney, so that when you are incapacitated, a trusted family member or friend can write checks on your behalf to pay bills;  decide where you will be hospitalized or where you will receive rehabilitation;  and what doctors should manage your care.

Some services provided to clients in this area are as follows:

1. Last Will and Testament
2. Living Wills
3. Durable Power of Attorney
4. Healthcare Surrogate
5. Summary Administration
6. Elder Planning for Assisted Living/Nursing Home entry
7. Probate and Probate Litigation