Englewood, FL Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Attorney Englewood, FL

Whether you are a young Englewood family or well established in life, it is never too early (or late) to begin planning for the future and the security of your loved ones. At Ledbetter Law Group, we know that complex questions can arise when estate planning:

  • Who will make my medical decisions?
  • Who will handle my finances?
  • How can I leave my legacy accordingly?

Confronting these questions directly and seeking the guidance of an experienced estate planning attorney ensures your legal arrangements are followed correctly. Estate planning eliminates the possibility of your loved ones enduring the time-consuming and complicated probate process.

What is Estate Planning?

An all-inclusive term, estate planning legally addresses how your assets will be distributed and how your medical decisions will be handled upon your death.

Create a Will

Creating a will is the first step in this process. A will, executed by an estate planning lawyer, is a legal document instructing the court on your intentions for your property and assets. The probate court will decide who gets your property without this official legal document. The courts' decisions may or may not align with your intentions.

Evaluating tax liabilities and finding solutions to minimize them is another essential strategy in estate planning. This strategy can reduce taxation and the paperwork associated with transferring real estate ownership or substantial wealth. Estate planning also includes naming a health care surrogate who is able and willing to make financial and health care decisions for you if you become temporarily or permanently unable to make those decisions. Ledbetter Law Group's estate planning attorneys can create this document, commonly referred to as a living will to assist our neighbors in Englewood, FL.

Our Florida Estate Planning Team

Our estate planning team at Ledbetter Law Group works hard to simplify Florida estate planning, both financially and emotionally. We listen and prioritize what is important to you and work diligently to make it happen. Contact us today to learn more about planning your estate or to make an appointment.