Florida Pour-Over Wills are a specialty of the Apple Law Firm. Our Estate Planning Lawyers are located in Jacksonville and provide individuals and businesses located in Duval, St. Johns, and the rest of Florida with Florida Estate Planning advise. We often work with individuals who are moving to Florida or have assets in Florida with Estate Planning Documents that complement or increase the efficiency of their Estate Planning needs.

A Florida Pour-Over Will is an essential part of a Florida Estate Plan. Many people are under the mistaken belief that with a Florida Revocable Trust a Florida Will is not necessary. Without a Florida Pour-Over Will, the State of Florida will distribute their assets in a Florida Probate Proceeding and in accordance with the state’s statutes. The Pour-Over Will can ensure that your any assets included in your probate estate are directed to your Revocable Trusts. This will ensure that duplicate distributions are not made. The Pour-Over Will can also provide for guardians for your minor children and act as a backup in case your trust is not valid, or not in existence at the time of your death.

With the increase in families with children from outside the current marriage, a Florida will or Florida pour-over will is essential to make sure your assets are distributed to your desires. The default provisions in the Florida statutes often produce undesired results and can leave your family in a hardship. In addition, if you own property, have children, have recently been married or divorced, or want to make a specific gift it is important to create or update your Florida Will. Our estate planning attorneys will insure that your property is distributed according to your wishes.

The Pour-Over Will is used in conjunction with a Florida Revocable Trust or Florida Living Trust to eliminate or reduce estate taxes, death taxes, and avoid the costs, fees, and publicity associated with probate. A Florida Revocable Trust or Florida Living Trust is not necessary for everyone and only after an analysis of your goals and assets can the proper decision be made. We would be happy to do a free evaluation of your current situation to see what is the proper set of documents for your Florida Estate Planning needs.

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