Estate Planning
A proper estate plan assures you that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes. Your loved ones will also be free from unnecessary financial stresses.
Plan properly with our estate planning law firm in Brandon, Florida, today.
What Is Estate Planning in Florida?
Your estate is everything you own, including your home, bank accounts, personal belongings, IRAs, and more. As such, estate planning is the preparation of a plan that will dictate where your assets will go when you pass on. In addition, an estate plan minimizes the legal costs your family will shoulder.
There’s also an important lifetime aspect in estate planning in Florida: it addresses what happens to you and your assets in the event of your incapacity during your lifetime.
Who Needs Estate Planning?
Our lawyers recommend that everyone in Florida consider estate planning — a plan tailored to their individual needs.
Here are some situations where an estate plan should be in order:
- Older adults who want to leave their children an inheritance without too much expense
- Families with young children (especially children with disabilities) that might consider an estate plan with delayed distribution trusts or special needs trusts
- Parents who wish to protect their children’s inheritance when they remarry
- Parents with children facing issues with creditors
Estate Plans Should be Customized
In estate planning, there’s no “one size fits all.” There are several aspects to be explored to ensure that your family is well-prepared. An estate plan customized to your personal and financial objectives will avoid uncertainty and unnecessary legal expenses.
Our Estate Planning Practices
Medicaid Qualification
Our attorneys will help you understand your options for getting Medicaid in Florida while protecting your assets.
Determine Medicaid Qualification
Probate
Our lawyers will assist you in probate matters, including summary administration, formal administration, ancillary administration, and probate litigation.
Trust Administration
Our law office will assist in fulfilling obligations and administrative duties in the trust administration process.
Special Needs Planning
Our lawyers will help you plan for the challenges faced by children or other family members with disabilities.
Veteran Benefits
Our attorneys will help you determine eligibility for and meet the Veterans Benefits’ strict financial eligibility criteria.
Guardianship
Our lawyers will help you explore different options involving guardianship in Florida, including voluntary guardianship and contested guardianship.
Life Care Planning
Our attorneys will assist you in planning long-term care that maintains the quality of life while preserving family resources.
Start Planning Today
Get in touch for general inquiries or to schedule an appointment for estate planning in Brandon. Send our attorneys a message today.
Work with Experienced Estate Planning Attorneys in Brandon
With extensive experience in estate planning, the lawyers at Hemness Faller Elder Law helps families in Brandon and the rest of Florida plan for life’s eventualities. We help clients meet their primary objectives while protecting their assets.
Visit Our Law Office
Drop by our office in Brandon, located three blocks north of Highway 60. We’re across the street from the First Baptist Church of Brandon.
309 N Parsons Avenue | Brandon, FL 33510
Fax: 813-689-8725
Phone: 813-661-LAWS [813-661-5297]