Estate Planning in Miami, FL
Florida law requires specific formalities for estate planning documents to be legally valid. A will must be signed in the presence of two witnesses under Florida Statutes § 732.502, and a durable power of attorney must comply with Florida's Power of Attorney Act (§ 709.2101). An estate plan that skips any of these steps can be invalidated by the court.
A complete Florida estate plan includes six core documents: a Last Will and Testament, Durable Power of Attorney, Living Will, Health Care Surrogate Designation, HIPAA Authorization, and — for families with a disabled beneficiary — a Special Needs Trust.
Aguila Law also offers two areas of estate planning not found at most Miami firms: special needs planning for families with a disabled loved one who relies on SSI or Medicaid, and Catholic estate planning for families whose faith shapes their end-of-life decisions.
Most estate plans at Aguila Law are completed in two to three meetings: an initial consultation, document drafting, and a signing ceremony with proper witness and notarization.
Call (305) 967-8554 or schedule a consultation to get started.
The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.
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