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Old 07-08-2011, 03:48 PM
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Just moved here from Michigan. We have all the basic documents - will, power of attorney, trust, living will. I've heard that since state laws vary, it's a good idea to have an attorney from FL review these documents. I'm looking for recommendations of lawyers to use . . . or not use.
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Old 07-08-2011, 03:55 PM
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McLin and Burnsed or Millhorn. I'd go with McLin and Burnsed, but they're pricey.
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Jeff Skates @McLin & Burnsted, Have had him do a trust agreement and all the rest. A very comfortable type of attorney to deal with.
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I used Legal Zoom and am very happy with them.

The will, power of attorney, and health care directive were very easy to do online.
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We just used Mary Trotter to set up a living trust plus all the rest.
We put the house in the trust to avoid probate. The initial consultation was free.
We were very happy with the process and when we show the trust documents to people helping us to transfer our assets they are impressed by the package and compliment the organization of the documents.
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Another vote for Mary Trotter - we used her. In general, get a lawyer who is a certified Elder Law Attorney (that would be Mary). If you belong to AARP, she does offer an AARP discount, or at least did when we used her.
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You guys are great! Thanks for answers. In fact, these were the 2 firms I was considering. Good to hear you like them.
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