Palm Coast Wills Lawyer

Palm Coast Wills Attorney

Preparing for the end of your life can be overwhelming and difficult to approach with your family. However, if you do not prioritize estate planning, it’s possible your wishes could end up being ignored in probate. The last thing you want is for your intended beneficiaries not to benefit from your will the way you wanted. For your will to be valid, it has to follow a specific process. A Palm Coast wills lawyer can help you put together a strong last will and testament.

The legal team at The Preston Law Firm understands how complicated drafting a will can be, especially if your estate is vast and your beneficiaries are numerous. Our team has spent years focusing on our clients’ needs in the field of estate planning. We know the kind of legal help you will need to ensure your wishes are properly fulfilled and your loved ones are taken care of when you pass away. A Palm Coast estate planning lawyer from our team can help you through this process.

Why Have a Will?

There are many reasons you should seriously consider drafting a last will and testament. A will is a legally binding document that provides your loved ones, employees, and other important figures in your life with detailed instructions on how to fulfill your wishes in the event of your death. You may not want to wait until it’s too late to start drafting your will. If you have a significant estate, it is recommended that you create a will as soon as you can.

Ultimately, you never know when your time has come. You don’t want to end up with your estate unprepared for probate. An experienced estate planning lawyer can provide you with the resources you need to draft your will. Additionally, you may want to consider storing the will in a safe place, such as a safe deposit box or in your lawyer’s hands for safekeeping.

According to information collected by the U.S. Census Bureau, the median household income in Palm Coast is nearly $72,000 a year, as of 2023. To many, this is a substantial level of income, and having a will in place can ensure these assets are passed to the right people.

Requirements for Drafting a Will in Florida

It is important to keep in mind that if your will is not properly drafted in accordance with Florida’s legal requirements, it may be thrown out and considered void. It could hold up the probate process. A will lawyer can help you meet the necessary requirements and ensure your will is completely enforceable. Here are the important requirements that your will has to meet in order to be considered valid in Florida:

• To start, you have to be at least 18 years old, or an emancipated minor, to draft a will in Florida. You have to be completely in control of your own assets, and it has to be your choice to draft the will in the first place. If any minor tries to draft a will, it won’t be considered legal, and its contents will likely be ignored by the probate court.
• You must also be of sound mind to draft a will in Florida. You have to be able to understand the implications of what you’re doing. The individual who is seeking to draft a will has to understand the act of creating a will, the identity of their intended beneficiaries, and the effect that their actions will have in the long term.
• Under Florida Statute § 732.502, a valid will must also be signed by the testator (or a designated person in their presence) and witnessed by two individuals who observe the signing or acknowledgment of the will.
• Finally, you will need to have at least two witnesses present to sign the will. You and the witnesses will sign the will in front of each other, which confirms your intent. Without witnesses, anyone can claim the will is a forgery or invalid through other means.

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