What Is A Will
A will is a legal document that directs how probate assets should be distributed after death and names a personal representative to help administer the estate. A will can also name guardians for minor children. In Florida, a will generally does not avoid probate by itself, so it should be coordinated with the rest of the estate plan.
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Question: What Is A Will?
Answer: A will is a legal document that directs how probate assets should be distributed after death and names a personal representative to help administer the estate. A will can also name guardians for minor children. In Florida, a will generally does not avoid probate by itself, so it should be coordinated with the rest of the estate plan.
This information is provided for general educational purposes for individuals and families considering estate planning, trust planning, incapacity planning, or probate matters in Boca Raton and throughout Florida. Every family situation is different, so legal documents should be reviewed with a qualified Florida estate planning attorney before relying on any general information.
What Is A Will?
A will is a legal document that directs how probate assets should be distributed after death and names a personal representative to help administer the estate. A will can also name guardians for minor children. In Florida, a will generally does not avoid probate by itself, so it should be coordinated with the rest of the estate plan.
For help applying this information to your own estate plan, contact Cohen Samuels, PLLC in Boca Raton at (561) 600-1250.
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