A will is a legal instrument that dictates where you want
your wealth to go after your death. If it is your will, you
are known as the Testator. The person you name to make sure
your instructions are followed is known in Florida as the
Personal Representative. In other states, this role is known
as Executor.
Your will also is the place to name whom you wish to be the
legal guardian of your minor child after you are gone. The
court's job in naming a guardian for your child is to look
out for your child's "best interests". The courts know that
you know your child and the people in your child's life
better than they ever will, and take your recommendation
very seriously.
The importance of having a will cannot be overestimated.
Your will may be as simple, or as complex, as you can
imagine. Even if you have a trust-based plan, you still have
a will. Allow our attorneys to guide you through the choices
you must make to develop a will that meets the needs of your
family. |