Last Will and Testament
A last will and testament lets you state who should receive your property, who should administer your estate, and who you would want to care for minor children if needed.
Serving Palm Beach County, Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Martin County, St. Lucie County, and throughout the rest of Florida.
A Will Is Often the Foundation of an Estate Plan
A will is one of the most familiar estate planning documents, but it must be prepared and signed correctly to work as intended. In Florida, a will can name beneficiaries, nominate a personal representative, address minor children, and coordinate with other estate planning documents.
A will alone may not avoid probate, but it can provide important instructions and reduce uncertainty for your family
A Will May Help If You Want To
A Florida will may be appropriate if you want to:
Name who should receive your property
Name a personal representative to administer your estate
Nominate a guardian for minor children
Create basic trust provisions for minors or beneficiaries
Update an outdated will
Coordinate your will with a trust, deed, or beneficiary designations
Avoid leaving your estate to Florida default intestacy rules
How Acacia Elder Law & Estate Planning, PLLC Can Help
Draft a Florida last will and testament
Review and update an existing will
Coordinate your will with your broader estate plan
Explain probate implications
Discuss guardian nominations for minor children
Identify whether a trust may be better for certain goals
How our process works
Review goals and family structure
We discuss your family, beneficiaries, assets, and who you trust to serve.
Draft will provisions
We prepare will language designed to reflect your instructions.
Coordinate related documents
We discuss whether you also need powers of attorney, health care documents, a trust, or deed planning.
Proper execution
We guide the signing process so the document is executed properly.
Helpful Information to Bring to a Consultation
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Existing will or trust
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Deed to your home or other real estate
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Recent financial account statements
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Life insurance and retirement account beneficiary information
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Names of preferred decision-makers and backup decision-makers
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List of children, beneficiaries, or people you want to protect
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Questions about incapacity, probate avoidance, long-term care, or family conflict
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Do not worry if you do not have every document. We can help identify what is missing based on your situation.
Serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
Acacia Elder Law & Estate Planning serves clients in Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, West Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Stuart, Port St. Lucie, and throughout Palm Beach County, Martin County, St. Lucie County, Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and the rest of Florida when appropriate.
Talk With Acacia Elder Law & Estate Planning
If you are unsure what your family needs, the best next step is a consultation. We can review the facts, identify available options, and help you decide what legal path makes sense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a will avoid probate? No. A will does not automatically avoid probate. It tells the probate court how probate assets should be distributed.
Can I write changes on my will after signing? You should not handwrite changes onto an executed will. Changes should be made through a properly executed new will or codicil.
Can I name guardians for minor children in my will? Yes, a will can nominate guardians for minor children, although the court has the final say based on the child’s best interests.
What happens if I die without a will? Florida intestacy law determines who receives probate assets. That may not match your personal wishes or family circumstances.