Probate, Wills and Estate Planning Attorneys in Florida

An estate plan may include a will, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare designations, and beneficiary planning. The appropriate documents depend on your family situation, assets, property ownership, and goals. Golm Law Firm reviews these components together so they work as a coordinated plan under Florida law rather than as disconnected documents.

A will allows you to state how certain assets should be distributed, name an executor, and designate guardians for minor children. Without an effective will, applicable Florida law determines important aspects of estate administration. A Florida attorney can help ensure the document reflects your current wishes and is properly prepared for your circumstances.

A properly established and funded trust may help transfer certain assets outside probate, depending on how the trust and assets are structured. Golm Law Firm advises clients on revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and family trusts, including selection, funding, trustee duties, and how a trust fits within the broader estate plan.

A lady bird deed, also called an enhanced life estate deed, can allow a Florida property owner to retain broad control during life while directing the property to named beneficiaries at death. The firm evaluates whether this deed fits the client’s goals, property circumstances, and broader estate plan.

A will provides instructions for distributing assets and may address executor and guardianship appointments. A trust is a separate legal arrangement that can hold and manage assets according to its terms. Trusts may support probate-avoidance or beneficiary-management goals, while a will remains important for matters a trust does not address.

Review your estate plan after major changes such as marriage, divorce, the birth of children, relocation, or changes in property and other assets. Beneficiary designations, powers of attorney, wills, and trusts should continue to reflect your current wishes and circumstances. Golm Law Firm provides reviews and updates for existing Florida plans.

A power of attorney authorizes a trusted agent to make specified decisions for you. Financial and healthcare powers of attorney can address different types of authority, and the document should reflect your preferences and circumstances. Golm Law Firm helps clients choose agents, define authority, and integrate these documents into a complete Florida estate plan.

Begin by identifying your family priorities, property, financial interests, existing documents, and intended beneficiaries. Gather current wills, trusts, deeds, and beneficiary information for review. Golm Law Firm offers consultations by phone, virtually, or in the office, helping clients understand their situation and determine appropriate next steps.