Jacksonville Florida Trust Lawyer

Florida Trusts Lawyers create trusts to resolve special needs of individuals.  Florida Revocable Living Trusts can be used to avoid the costs and delays of Probate in Florida or other states.  Although revocable or living trusts are the most common and best know types of trusts, there are many other types of Florida trusts that can be created.  Each Florida trust has its own set of purposes and has advantages and disadvantages when compared to other trusts.

To determine the Florida trust that meets your needs, its important to discuss your objectives and personal circumstances with an Jacksonville Trust lawyer who is familiar with the range of trusts available in Florida.

A Florida Trust is a relationship protected by the courts in which one person, called the trustee, holds a property interest for the benefit or use of another person. Any person who is legally capable of transferring property can create a trust. A trust can be a simple arrangement or a complex arrangement.

Common uses of a Florida Trust include:

• Protection of assets from creditors
• Protecting the assets from the misuse of the beneficiaries
• Probate avoidance
• Simplification of the distributions of assets upon death
• No public record of the assets or distributions by a trust as compared to probate.

There are many types of Florida Trusts please review the following types for more detailed information.

If you would like more information on Florida Trusts or to create a Trust in Jacksonville or other areas of Florida,  CONTACT our Jacksonville Florida Trust Lawyers by email or call us at 904-685-1200 to discuss your situation today.