[dotti105]

we did all of our estate planning along with the above in Utah prior to moving here. I understand that we need to do this all over again as Fl. has some different requirements.

Can anyone recommend someone to do these for us without starting from square one? We don't want to change anything, just make our documents adhere to Fl law.

Any recommendations would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

[Chellybean]

the only thing that i found out from New York that is different than Florida is to have 3 witness signing your WILL and the accessibility of your WILL.
Be sure someone knows where the original is.
Don't waste your money redoing everything.

[Sandtrap328]

Call the law office of Amy Pittman. She will give you free counseling on what you need to do.

[Philip Winkler]

We moved from PA and had to redo everything.
We are really pleased with Attorney Brett Swigert 352-753-0444.

[Villager Joyce]

Florida Wills require 3 witnesses and a notary public. The notary Is required to Prove to his/her Satisfaction the Competency of the Person signing the will.

[jnieman]

Originally Posted by dotti105

we did all of our estate planning along with the above in Utah prior to moving here. I understand that we need to do this all over again as Fl. has some different requirements.

Can anyone recommend someone to do these for us without starting from square one? We don't want to change anything, just make our documents adhere to Fl law.

Any recommendations would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

We had ours done in Ohio but it needed to be redone here. We received a consultation, they did the work, we came in and signed everything, received a notebook with everything in it same day. Couldn't be easier. I think it was in the $750 range but depends on what you need done. McLinn and Burnstead made it simple.

[Halibut]

Florida law requires two witnesses and does not require that wills be notarized, but including a notarized Self-Proving Affidavit will make the probate process a little easier.

We also used Brett Swigert and were quite satisfied with fees and service.

[dirtbanker]

If you have to redo everything, as JNIEMAN did, you might wish to inquire about a trust (as it will not have to go thru probate process). You can also transfer your personal and household items into the trust by means of a "pour over" will.

This elderly law attorney is capable of helping;

Mary F. Trotter, P.A.
13940 N. U.S. Hwy 441
Suite 210
The Villages, Florida 32159
352.205.7245
Mary F. Trotter, P.A. - The Villages, Florida Elder Law, Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer