A will does not avoid probate. A will sets out the wishes of the deceased, such as naming beneficiaries and the Personal Representative to administer the estate. A will allows a person to state how property should be distributed after their death. In Florida, a will gives instructions for financial accounts, real estate, and even personal property. The directions in a Florida will override the default inheritance provisions of Florida law to the extent allowable by law. Further, making a will in Florida also allows you to choose the guardian of a minor child should both parents pass away before the child. Essentially, the will serves as the “roadmap” for the Personal Representative to execute.