What Basic Items Should My Estate Planning Attorney Be Discussing With Me?

If you have engaged an estate planning attorney to develop your estate plan, then there are several items he or she should discuss with you. Unfortunately, not all estate planning attorneys take time to go over some very important information with their clients. This often results in confusion during a time of illness or death.  Pittman Law Office is comprised of qualified estate planning attorneys and probate lawyers who are dedicated to providing each of our clients with the personalized service they deserve.  Our next series of articles will cover some of the different items we discuss with our valued clients.

Will or Revocable Trust

A will or Revocable Trust is important in determining who will receive your property after your death. A qualified Florida estate planning attorney can help you develop an estate plan designed to ensure your final wishes are carried out. Estate planning attorneys can also develop a will which may not only include property, but also designate a guardian for any minor children. If you choose to have a will in lieu of a Revocable Trust, then your Last Will and Testament will be administered through probate.  If you have been named as a Personal Representative in a will, then the probate attorneys at Pittman Law Office are qualified to help you navigate this process.

Designation of Health Care Surrogate

A designation of health care surrogate is an important document that everyone should have because its sole purpose is to express your medical wishes and assign a health care surrogate.  Your health care surrogate is a person you designate to make important medical decisions for you should you become ill or incapacitated and are unable to make decisions for yourself. Your health care surrogate should be made aware of your medical wishes as outlined in your Designation of Health Care Surrogate.

Our next article will cover two more items you should expect your Florida estate planning attorney to cover with you.

If you are in need of a either an estate planning lawyer or a probate attorney in The Villages area, look no further. The probate attorneys and estate planning attorneys at the Pittman Law Office are here and ready to serve you. Give us a call to schedule a consultation today!