Florida Wills

A will is a legal document that states who the beneficiaries of your estate will be as well as how and when they will receive any inheritance in the event of your death.  Any one 18 years of age or older has the right to make a will.  Each state of the union varies in its laws and regulations concerning a written will or the lack of a will.  In the state of Florida if you do not have a will the state will determine who, if anyone, is entitled to your estate upon your death.

It will give you peace of mind knowing that your children, spouse, and even pets will be provided for after your death.  That is why having a Florida will is so important.  It allows you to plan who will receive your personal property, money, business holdings, and real estate.  In Florida you have the right to give your property to anyone whom you choose with a few exceptions.  Your Florida will also allow you to select a legal guardian for your minor children.

Florida Will Requirements:

To have a Florida will you must be at least 18 years of age.

You must be of sound mind and capable of making decisions at the time of the signing of the will.

You must sign the will or have someone sign under your direction and in your presence.

You must have two witnesses of sound mind who will not gain a benefit from the will, sign the will as witnesses.

The Florida will must be in writing.

If you are a Florida resident over 18 years of age and you do not have a written will you run the risk of your property becoming property of the state, especially if you do not have a spouse or any other heirs.  If you do have a Florida will then you determine how your property will be divided up.  A Florida will attorney will be able to help you declare in writing how you want your property distributed.  Having a will professionally written will allow your property to be distributed quickly and will help in avoiding many of the tax burdens.  A will lawyer will help you to understand all of your options and will carefully write a will that expresses your desires while following the Florida will laws.