Experienced Wills and Trust Attorneys

Solid estate planning ensures your assets and wishes are protected. Dealing with the loss of a family member can be a traumatic time. At Carnal & Mansfield, P.A., we understand you want an attorney to sit down and explain the process to you.

If a person has become unable to make personal decisions, a court may have to appoint a guardian to protect the interests of your family member. One of the best ways to prevent the court from getting involved is by laying out your intentions in a trust and designating a health care surrogate or Medical Power of Attorney.

Ensuring your wishes are protected

When determining what is the most effective way to protect your assets we will ask you to bring in your financial information. We will figure out your goals and how you want your money and property distributed. Your end of life care decisions will also be examined.

Once you are satisfied that we understand all this clearly, we will draft and create the appropriate plan.

Once your trust has been created, we will advise you as to how to fund your trust properly. To ensure proper funding, our attorneys may help you to transfer title of any assets necessary. The terms of the trust and beneficiaries will be established according to your wishes. We also are available to serve as trust administrators to oversee the trust.

A well-drafted estate plan can help avoid probate. By clearly spelling out your wishes, you will make things easier for your family members.

Standing up for your interests during probate

Probate is expensive and emotionally demanding. We try to create an estate plan that abbreviates the probate process.

Even with the best estate plan probate may be necessary.  Fraud, duress, or undue influence all can be challenged in probate.

Contact a probate attorney to set up an appointment today.

Carnal & Mansfield, P.A.
6528 Central Ave, Suite B
St. Petersburg, Florida (FL)  33707

Phone: (727) 381-8181 ▪ Fax: (727) 381-8783

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