Lawyer recommendation for Will or Trust

[Tom W]

Looking for recommendations for a lawyer to prepare a will for me, or if I should just do it myself.

Thanks

[retiredguy123]

Amy Pittman, 352-399-6944.

I wouldn't do it myself.

[Kenswing]

We also use Amy Pittman.

[Golfer222]

what was her fee- i know it has a lot of variables but just looking for a ball park

[UpNorth]

Amy Pittman, 352-399-6944.

I wouldn't do it myself.

Great choice!

[retiredguy123]

what was her fee- i know it has a lot of variables but just looking for a ball park
$300. That was for a simple will.

[Babubhat]

Nolo.com if simple. Or legalzoom

[Bjeanj]

Ours was done by Kathryn Linn. Good experience.
(352) 633-1263

[Dana1963]

Amy Pittman, 352-399-6944

[davem4616]

Ed Soulsby did ours....

get the rest of the documents current too....power of atty, etc

[rjm1cc]

The problem of doing it yourself is you do not know what you do not know. I can see doing one to learn from the exercise but then go to an attorney with a list of what you want.

[Altavia]

Amy Pittman, 352-399-6944.

I wouldn't do it myself.

Check cost of updates. Was charged almost 50% of original trust cost for a one paragraph boiler plate change and 5 min notarizing the update.

[chucklaine01]

Kathryn Lynn Attorney...Best in TVGS (352) 633-1263

[Babubhat]

I did it myself. No issues. Just paperwork if simple. Online tools readily available. If your situation is complicated get legal advice. Likely not inexpensive. At least you will have someone to sue if it is faulty,

Don’t overlook updates. It’s not static. You might pay multiple times,

Don’t forget the tax planning aspect.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

The problem of doing it yourself is you do not know what you do not know. I can see doing one to learn from the exercise but then go to an attorney with a list of what you want.

Absolutely correct. Google degrees only cover common knowledge, and never expertise from education and professional experience

[Rustyboy]

We also used Amy Pittman.

[thevillages2013]

Amy Pittman is who we used when we arrived in Fl full time. My wife has seen her a few times removing and adding heirs to the will. It’s her way of punishment

[GOLFER54]

Maybe you should consider a Trust.

[Teemotay]

Looking for recommendations for a lawyer to prepare a will for me, or if I should just do it myself.

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We used Mary Trotter at Trotter & Soulsby
352 205-7245

[JeanC]

Law center of central Florida. 352-633-9791. Located in freedom plaza next to brownwood hotel. If you own a home, you will want ti consider a trust as well.

[Sailsman]

If you don't have an overly complex situation (like me) you can use Legal Zoom for Florida. The do a total package (including health care, will, etc.) at a great price

[Jacob85]

Mary Trotter is an excellent attorney and is licensed in elderly law. People in Florida should never do it themselves!

[rlcooper70]

Do it yourself works if the estate is small enough. If you are setting up trusts you need a lawyer. Working through the thought process is the important part and getting an online outline forces you to do the "thinking" before you see the estate attorney.

[Betty Wagner]

Patrick L Smith 352-347-3191

[garylubbes]

Consider LawDepot.com. DIY online. $99 for a year of access. All forms are easily completed, asks you questions to guide you through. If your estate is not complicated you can save a ton of $$$.

[barbief]

We used Amy Pittman.

[psgolf@comcast.net]

andrew Curtis
excellent and reasonable
1-352-315-0333

[PaulinTV]

We used Kathryn Linn as well and were extremely happy with. She prepared our wills and a family trust.

When we were investigating I found many firms offered seminars and free introduction appointments. It was a great opportunity to see what they offered and how you interacted on a personal level. Believe it or not there are some people that are fantastic at what they do that I wouldn't sit down to have coffee with on a personal level.

[kilowatt]

Very good and reasonable.

[willieboy2110]

Shanawany GOOD PRICE 352 205 4995 SHAMY

[ProfessorDave]

We liked Mary Trotter. +1 352-205-7123 .... extensive experience on government side. My financial advisor who works with clients nationally said Ms Trotters team was amongst best ever worked with. Beware that Florida laws very different than most other states. I almost messed up badly thinking my legal work while in Indiana didn't need to change. Especially will. I ended up spending more switching to a Trust structure versus relying on just a will and going to probate. Compressive legal documents including will... trust.. healthcare decisions... and more I wouldn't have thought of... was less than 2,000... well worth the investment now versus the pain to my family after I'm gone.

[diva1]

Looking for recommendations for a lawyer to prepare a will for me, or if I should just do it myself.

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Do not do it yourself!

[bassfish]

We used Mary Trotter, B.C.S. Attorney at Law. We thought she did a real good job.

Phone 352-205-7245

[Robert Zugnoni]

I did it myself. No issues. Just paperwork if simple. Online tools readily available. If your situation is complicated get legal advice. Likely not inexpensive. At least you will have someone to sue if it is faulty,

Don’t overlook updates. It’s not static. You might pay multiple times,

Don’t forget the tax planning aspect.

It's hard to do it yourself as Florida laws may differ from other states you came from. Also what you don't know may hurt you in the end!! It's worth the money to be sure everything is set! Get a professional! Milhorn Elder Law Planning Group Jennifer S. Henson 352-753-9333 2 location 321 Wedgewood Land\e and 301.She is well informed and has seminars for no charge with dinner included. Go listen to her before you decide! It's free consultation with dinner so it sure won't hurt to check it out!!

[Joanned]

andrew Curtis
excellent and reasonable
1-352-315-0333
Also used Andrew Curtis. He’s excellent and reasonable

[Roron123]

(352) 633-1263 Kathryn Lyn PA

[Henryk]

Looking for recommendations for a lawyer to prepare a will for me, or if I should just do it myself.

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Amy Pittman

[DAVES]

My view based on experience.

My parents had a will. There were two of us, myself and my sister. At the time there were issues between us. My parents did not have much but anything of value was listed as well as who gets it. They did a great job of dividing it 50-50.

We avoided the sometimes sad event of heirs picking your bones after you have passed.

I've read this. A will is on my shoulda done list. Translation, that is my to do list that needs to once again be put on the top.

My parents used a single attorney. There were some issues with the will AND SHE HAD QUIT WORKING. MY OPINION, you are better suited dealing with a practice of multiple attorneys. Cheap, ON LINE? Reminder YOU WILL BE DEAD if there are any questions or disputes. MY will is what I want to do with MY MONEY. I do not want to leave ANY holes where people that I have chosen to leave NOTHING, can challenge that I forgot them.

[bultmanmary]

Eric Millhorn from Millhorn elder Law

[craigrmorrison]

Looking for recommendations for a lawyer to prepare a will for me, or if I should just do it myself.

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Https://www.ediewesley.weareLegalShield.com

[craigrmorrison]

http://EdieWesley.weareLegalShield.com

[andrewsolomonfl@gmail.com]

Looking for recommendations for a lawyer to prepare a will for me, or if I should just do it myself.

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No need to stay in the area. Estate attorneys can be anywhere, as long as in your state.
I used Andrew Rosenberg in Coral Springs.
Over $900 less than here. Outstanding service, integrity and gets back to you within HOURS.
954-650-3168.
I’ve known him 20 years. None finer.

[main12use]

Discuss a Ladybird Deed if you are leaving your house to your heirs. Very expensive to transfer a deed upon death in Florida. I used Andrew Curtis.

[Challenger]

Amy Pittman, 352-399-6944.

I wouldn't do it myself.

AMY for sure- been with her for ten years, very competent. About 10 neighbors and friends use her services also.

[dsheets@bankers-ins.com]

While a simple Will may be easy to put together and distribute to your heirs, isn't an attorney required to probate the Will? I know each state is different; in my home state it made sense to use an attorney to prepare the Will, keep a copy and then be the contact for heirs at death since they had to navigate the probabate system. Just curious because I'm planning the same process and have an appointment with The Millhorn Law Firm this week. Feedback on Millhorn???

[Dani & Bill]

Looking for recommendations for a lawyer to prepare a will for me, or if I should just do it myself.

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First question is, do you need a will? Any assets that are transferred via a Will create a probate estate and a court process to transfer...money and time. Today, most assets can be transferred outside a will with proper titling of assets and POD/TODs.

Regarding POA and ADs, there are legal pdf's online that work fine. Just complete them in the presence of a Notary and they are legal.

[MrFlorida]

Amy Pittman, 352-399-6944

[Rose Ann Vinci Igoe]

Looking for recommendations for a lawyer to prepare a will for me, or if I should just do it myself.

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Andrew Curtis, he also, lives here in the Villages and if I am not mistaken is on the board for is community. Known him for years, very professional and has seminars locally.

[crosby114]

Looking for recommendations for a lawyer to prepare a will for me, or if I should just do it myself.

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We used Carlos X. Jozsi, Attorney at McLin Burnsed in Sumter Landing. Did an incredible job. Highly recommend him.

[keepsake]

In Florida, many find a trust much better than a will. Avoid probate.

[FL2021]

Looking for recommendations for a lawyer to prepare a will for me, or if I should just do it myself.

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Tom W., thanks for posting this question. I too am in the process of choosing an estate planning attorney who's best fit for our needs.

Has anyone dealt with Katherine A. Barski, Esq., Bogin, Munns & Munns? Appears a bit pricier than most attorneys in this area but seems to be very knowledgeable, especially tax planning elder law.

[Villages Kahuna]

Jeffrey P. Skates
McLin & Burnsed
1028 Lake Sumter Landing
(352) 259-5011

[Villages Kahuna]

If all you want is a simple Will, with no complications with beneficiaries or assets, you can buy the form at Staples or Office Depot and just fill in the blanks. If you want to make it somewhat more official, take it to any Citizens First branch to sign it there and have your signature notarized.

[Babubhat]

Legalzoom or Nolo.com

[HarleyDoc]

Susan Sullivan Esq 352 689 0045