Florida’s Last Will and Testament.
One final nod to the deceased. One last chance to determine what happens to property accumulated over a lifetime. The closing chapter on a life and all it accomplished.
The Will is one of the most fundamental tools in Florida’s Estate Planning toolbox.
Yes, there are others. Trusts, Joint Accounts, Beneficiary Designations and Intestate Statutes to name a few.
But the Will, if used correctly, can work to supplement the other tools and catch any assets that may have been missed during the Estate Planning process. Kind of a belts-and-suspenders approach.
Consider the following questions in determining whether all of your assets are properly accounted for in your estate plan: