A Florida Last Will and Testament is a formal legal document expressing your wishes about how to distribute your belongings after your death. You can make specific bequests, such as giving sentimental items to certain people; you can also donate to charity, arrange for guardianship of minor children or other dependents, and provide for the care of beloved animal companions. If you have an interest in a business, you can provide for its transfer.
If you die without a Last Will and Testament (“intestate”), everything you own will be distributed according to a strict formula set by Florida law, which may not be how you wish to leave your assets.
Also, it is complicated and time-consuming for your surviving family members to get the appropriate authorizations to access and close your accounts, turn off your utilities, and conduct other business matters related to your death. With a Last Will and Testament, you authorize someone to act as your Personal Representative, with all the authority needed to take care of these matters. They can act on your behalf without unnecessary hassle or delays.