St. Petersburg Living Wills and Estate Planning Lawyers
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 who will 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 their interests. 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
To determine the most effective way to protect your assets we will ask you to bring in your financial information. We will discuss 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 your wishes clearly, we will draft and create an appropriate plan including:
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Once your trust has been created, we will advise you as to how to fund your trust properly. 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
Carnal & Mansfield, P.A., wills and trusts attorneys in St. Petersburg, Florida and the areas of St Pete Beach, Clearwater, Pinellas Park, Largo, Pasadena, Gulfport, Seminole, Tampa, New Port Richey, Oldsmar, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Tarpon Springs, Dunedin, Safety Harbor
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