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Estate Planning
Estate Planning is the process of preparing and arranging your personal and financial affairs during your lifetime. Everyone has an estate worth planning for, some are just more complex than others.
Why It Matters
Everyone Has an Estate Worth Planning For
The benefits of estate planning are not tied to wealth, age, marital status or whether you have children. Estate planning aids your loved ones and ensures that your wishes are honored should you become incapacitated or pass away. Without a plan in place, your assets may be subject to the process of probate, which can be costly, lengthy, and public. Spiegel Law, PLLC can help you avoid probate with the proper planning.
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Create a plan for the orderly distribution of your estate
Prevent family disputes
Protect your estate from unnecessary taxation
Avoid the costly, lengthy, and public probate process
Select guardians to care for your minor children
Plan for incapacity and avoid a court supervised guardianship
"Do something today that your future self will thank you for."
Spiegel Law, PLLC
Comprehensive Services
What's Included
At Spiegel Law, PLLC, we make sure that estate planning is tailored to the individual needs of our diverse clientele. At a minimum, a comprehensive plan should consist of a Last Will and Testament, a Durable Power of Attorney, and Health Care Directives.
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Last Will & Testament
Establishes how your assets will be transferred, lets you select guardians for your minor children, and names the personal representative who carries out your wishes.
Trusts
Distribute your assets while avoiding the lengthy process and expense of probate. Keep control of your property during your lifetime and maintain your privacy.
Designation of Health Care Surrogate
Appoint someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated, with the option to include a HIPAA Authorization.
Durable Power of Attorney
Allows someone you appoint to manage your financial affairs, such as paying bills and managing assets, if you are unable to do so.
Living Will
A written statement dealing with end of life procedures, so your loved ones do not have to make that difficult decision for you.
Declaration of Preneed Guardian
Guides the judge in appointing a guardian of your choosing if a court ever determines you to be incapacitated.
How It Works
Our Simple Process
Whether you are starting from scratch or already have documents, here is how we work with you.
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Free Consultation
Call us for a free consultation to discuss your family situation, your assets, and your goals.
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Tailored Plan
Your plan is tailored to your needs, your family situation, and the disposition of your assets.
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Document Preparation
We prepare your documents in strict compliance with Florida law so they are valid and enforceable.
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Signing & Review
We guide you through proper execution, and we review existing documents, including those from other states, to be sure they still reflect your wishes.
Do Something Today That Your Future Self Will Thank You For
Call us today at (727) 221-0991 for more information about how we can help you with your estate planning needs. If you have previously completed your estate planning, we will review and assess whether your documents still reflect your wishes.
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