Wills, Trusts, & Estates
Protect Your Legacy. Provide for the People Who Matter Most.
Estate Planning is not just for the wealthy. It is for anyone who wants a say in what happens to their property, their money, and their loved ones after they are gone. A well-built estate plan can spare your family from unnecessary stress, delay, and expense during an already difficult time.
What is Estate Planning?
Estate Planning is the process of deciding who will manage and receive your property when you die, and how those assets will be distributed, while minimizing the taxes and complications your family may otherwise face. A thoughtful plan also addresses who will manage your affairs if you become incapacitated during your lifetime.
Wills
A Will gives you control over your possessions after you pass away. It lets you choose who receives your belongings, name a guardian for minor children, and designate someone to administer your estate. Without a Will, Florida’s intestacy laws, not your wishes, determine who inherits your property and how your estate is handled.
Trusts
A Trust allows you to place assets under the management of a trustee for the benefit of yourself or others. Trusts are commonly used to avoid probate, minimize estate taxes, manage assets during your lifetime, and control exactly how and when your beneficiaries receive their inheritance. A Revocable Trust can be amended or dissolved at any time. An Irrevocable Trust locks in its terms once created. Each offers different benefits, depending on your goals.
Why Plan Now, Not Later
Estate Planning is often postponed, because it feels uncomfortable or unnecessary, right up until a health crisis, a family disagreement, or an unexpected death makes the absence of a plan painfully clear. Creating a Will or Trust today, while you are in a position to make thoughtful decisions, is one of the most protective steps you can take for the people you love.
Let’s Build Your Plan
Whether you are starting from scratch or need to update an existing plan, contact Attorney Dobkin today. We will walk you through your options in plain language, and help you create a plan that reflects your wishes.
