Our attorneys offer comprehensive estate planning services, including personalized wills and trusts, to protect your assets, and ensure your wishes are fulfilled, with our experienced attorneys providing expert guidance every step of the way.
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Estate Planning
Our attorneys safeguard families and their assets, strategically planning for both certainties and uncertainties.
At Easler Law, we don't just offer legal services; we provide peace of mind. Our adept team of attorneys possesses a unique blend of expertise in estate planning services designed to cater to the unique needs of individuals, families, and businesses throughout Brevard County and across Florida.
Estate planning can appear overwhelming due to its inherent complexities. Our attorneys transform this intricate process into a manageable journey, closely collaborating with our clients to devise comprehensive plans perfectly aligning with their unique goals and aspirations. From crafting time-honored wills and trusts to implementing contemporary techniques such as advanced care directives and asset protection strategies, our proficient team meticulously strategizes to safeguard your assets and actualize your future intentions.
The benefits of estate planning extend well beyond your lifetime. By creating a well-thought-out estate plan, you can significantly increase the chances of avoiding probate—a protracted and expensive ordeal that often imposes unnecessary burdens on loved ones.
We place paramount importance on safeguarding your assets. Our strategic approach ensures that the distribution of your property and wealth adheres seamlessly to your explicit wishes. We empower clients to maintain control over their healthcare decisions by assisting in selecting trusted individuals to act on their behalf. This holistic approach to estate planning, twinned with implementing an effective estate plan, protects assets and ensures that our client's estate will be handled correctly and to our clients' wishes.
Whether you are a rising professional, nurturing a growing family, or steering a thriving business, estate planning is an integral step toward preserving your legacy. At Easler Law, we don't just advise—we listen. We understand your goals and objectives, then craft a bespoke estate plan to fulfill them. Begin the journey towards securing your future and safeguarding your assets by contacting us today to arrange a consultation. Together, we can help you take that pivotal first step.
Our experienced attorneys specialize in crafting personalized last wills and last testaments, tailoring each document to meet the unique needs of clients.
A last will and testament is a vital legal document that allows individuals to outline their final wishes and instructions regarding the distribution of their assets after their passing.
At Easler Law, we understand the importance of a last will and testament in ensuring that our client's desires are respected, and their loved ones are provided for.
Clients need a last will and testament to maintain control over the disposition of probatable assets. Without a valid will, the state's intestacy laws will determine how these assets are distributed, which may not align with the individual's intentions.
By having a well-crafted last will and testament, clients can specify who will inherit this property, appoint guardians for minor children, designate an executor (also known as a personal representative) to handle the estate administration, and even express their funeral and burial preferences. It is a crucial document that provides peace of mind and avoids potential conflicts among family members.
Our experienced attorneys at Easler Law are dedicated to helping clients create customized last wills and testaments tailored to their unique circumstances and wishes. We take the time to listen attentively to our client's goals, concerns, and specific instructions. With a deep understanding of their needs, we meticulously draft personalized last wills and testaments that accurately reflect their intentions.
Our team guides clients through the process, explaining the legal implications and assisting in decision-making. We offer expert advice on matters such as choosing appropriate beneficiaries, considering tax implications, and ensuring the proper execution of these estate planning documents to ensure they are legally valid and provide comprehensive support and peace of mind to our clients, knowing that their final wishes are clearly expressed and legally protected.
By entrusting our team to create a customized last will and testament, clients can have confidence that their assets will be distributed according to their desires, their loved ones will be provided for, and potential disputes or uncertainties will be minimized.
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Our attorneys provide invaluable guidance and support in helping clients create personalized living wills.
A living will is a crucial legal document that allows individuals to express their healthcare preferences and decisions in advance, particularly in situations where they may be unable to communicate their wishes. At Easler Law, we understand the importance of a living will in ensuring our clients' healthcare choices are respected and followed.
Estate planning clients need a living will maintain control over their medical treatment and end-of-life decisions, and clearly documenting their preferences regarding life-sustaining treatments, resuscitation efforts, pain management, and other critical medical interventions, clients can ensure that their healthcare wishes are honored, even if they cannot communicate them at the time. This relieves the burden on loved ones who may otherwise face difficult decisions during challenging times.
Our experienced attorneys at Easler Law are dedicated to assisting clients in creating living wills that reflect their specific healthcare preferences and conform to their personal religious beliefs. We guide clients throughout the process, explaining various treatment options and potential scenarios to help clients make informed decisions. Our attorneys will work closely with clients to ensure their living will accurately capture their wishes, providing clear instructions to healthcare providers and loved ones regarding the desired level of care.
By entrusting us to create a living will, clients can have confidence that their healthcare choices will be respected and their loved ones will be spared from making difficult decisions on their behalf.
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Our attorneys create tailored pour-over wills for seamless asset protection and transition.
At Easler Law, we specialize in comprehensive estate planning services including crafting meticulously tailored pour-over wills. Understanding the profound significance of a well-structured estate plan, we work closely with our clients to ensure their assets are protected and transitioned according to their desires.
A pour-over will, an integral component of many estate plans, works synergistically with a trust. It provides a safety net to capture assets not included in the trust during a client's lifetime. These assets seamlessly "pour over" into the trust upon the client's passing, facilitating a unified and simplified administrative process.
Establishing a pour-over will grants clients the peace of mind that comes with consolidated asset management. It ensures the efficient distribution of assets according to the directives in the trust, effectively bypassing many potential complications associated with probate processes.
The inherent flexibility of pour-over wills allows for updates and revisions to the trust without necessitating amendments to the will itself. This dynamic feature ensures that the distribution of assets can be readily adjusted to reflect changes in personal circumstances or objectives.
Our dedicated team of attorneys works intimately with clients to understand and implement their specific estate planning goals. We create customized pour-over wills that align with their preferences, ensuring seamless integration with their trust and providing a comprehensive asset administration and distribution framework.
By leveraging our expertise in pour-over wills and estate planning, Easler Law assists clients in laying a solid foundation for preserving and protecting their assets. Our mission is to ensure that our client's wishes are honored, and their loved ones are cared for in the future. Trust Easler Law to provide you with an estate plan that meets your needs today and adapts to your changing life circumstances in the future.
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Our attorneys create trusts that safeguard assets, avoid probate, and ensure continuity.
A trust is a versatile legal arrangement that allows individuals to protect and manage their assets while ensuring the smooth distribution of wealth according to their wishes.
In estate planning, trusts are invaluable tools that offer numerous benefits to clients seeking asset protection, probate avoidance, and continuity in uncertain times.
Estate planning clients often require a trust to shield their assets from potential risks and uncertainties. Unlike a will, a trust can go into effect during the client's lifetime and can provide a mechanism for managing and distributing assets both during and after their passing.
Some trusts allow clients to maintain control over managing their assets, designating beneficiaries, and even specifying distribution conditions. Trusts can also protect potential creditors, divorce settlements, or financial irresponsibility of beneficiaries, ensuring that the assets are preserved and used for the intended purposes.
Our dedicated attorneys at Easler Law are well-versed in creating trusts that safeguard assets, help avoid probate, and ensure continuity in uncertain situations. We work closely with clients to understand their goals and concerns, tailoring trust structures that best align with their objectives. Whether a revocable living trust to facilitate seamless asset management and transfer, an irrevocable trust to achieve tax planning and asset protection benefits, or a testamentary trust to care for loved ones with special needs, our attorneys provide expert guidance at every step.
Our attorneys assist clients in navigating the complexities of trust creation, selecting suitable trustees, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Our clients gain peace of mind, knowing that their assets are shielded, the probate process can be avoided or streamlined, and the continuity of asset management is assured even in uncertain circumstances.
At Easler Law, we are committed to helping clients create trusts that protect their assets, avoid probate, and provide continuity in times of uncertainty.
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Our attorneys provide unwavering support in protecting pets through expertly crafted pet trusts.
An animal trust, often referred to as a pet trust, is a specialized legal arrangement designed to ensure the ongoing care and well-being of beloved animal companions after the client can no longer provide for them.
Clients with pets, livestock, horses, or exotic animals, often need an animal trust to secure the future of their furry friends. By establishing a pet trust, clients can designate a trusted caregiver who will take responsibility for their animal's care, ensuring their animals receive the necessary love, attention, and support.
The trust will include specific instructions on the animal companion's daily routine, healthcare needs, dietary preferences, and other unique requirements to maintain their well-being. Pet trusts can allocate funds from the trust to cover veterinary expenses, grooming, food, and other essentials to ensure the animal's needs are met throughout their lifetime.
Our attorneys help protect our client's animals by creating animal trusts that provide peace of mind. We take the time to understand the client's concerns and priorities regarding their pets and then tailor the trust to their specific requirements.
With a pet trust in place, our estate planning clients can have confidence that their beloved animal companions will receive the care and attention they deserve, even in their absence. By entrusting Easler Law to create a pet trust as part of a comprehensive estate plan, clients can rest assured knowing that their animal's future is protected, allowing them to focus on other important aspects of estate planning.
At Easler Law, we are committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive estate planning services that extend to all family members, including cherished pets.
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Protect pets through legal plans.
Care for pets when you can't.
Provide for animal care.
Ensure companion's well-being.
Our attorneys protect our clients children's future through pre-need guardianship planning, giving our clients peace of mind.
At Easler Law, the security and well-being of our clients and their children take center stage in our pre-need guardianship planning services. We recognize the paramount importance of providing our clients with peace of mind, assuring them that they and their children will be under the care of trusted guardians in the event of incapacity or passing.
With meticulous planning, our experienced attorneys create legally binding documents that designate our clients' chosen guardians to assume responsibility for their own future care and for their children's upbringing. This proactive approach empowers our clients to shape their children's future actively and helps ensure that their chosen guardians will have the opportunity to continue providing care and support.
Our dedicated team guides our clients throughout the planning process, explaining the legal intricacies, addressing concerns, and tailoring the plan to fit their unique circumstances. We work closely with our clients to understand their preferences and values deeply, ensuring that the selected guardians are aligned with their wishes and share their care and parenting philosophies.
By engaging in pre-need guardianship planning, our clients minimize the risk of potential conflicts and contentious court battles over their own guardianship or the custody of their children. This comprehensive approach offers them and their children stability, continuity, and emotional well-being during a challenging transition.
At Easler Law, we believe protecting our clients' and their children's future is paramount. Let us help establish a robust pre-need guardianship plan that grants peace of mind and ensures the well-being for years to come.
Designate trusted caregivers.
Provide detailed care instructions.
Prevent family conflicts.
Protecting the ward's best interests.
Maintain stability and continuity.
We help delegate decision making for our clients with a durable power of attorney.
At Easler Law, we place the needs of our clients at the forefront of our work, and we understand the pivotal role a durable power of attorney plays in estate planning. A durable power of attorney isn't just a document - it's a security blanket that lets our clients assign a trusted person to make important financial and legal decisions should the client ever be unable to. Our seasoned lawyers are committed to helping our clients establish a durable power of attorney that protects their best interests and allows smooth decision-making.
We take a one-on-one approach with our clients, which means our skilled lawyers will guide clients in creating a durable power of attorney that is tailor-made. We take the time to get a clear picture of finances and long-term plans that reflect the requirement of our clients. Our deep knowledge of estate planning lets us offer solid advice, helping clients make wise choices to protect their best interests effectively.
With our unwavering commitment to our clients and the standard of excellence that drives us, you can trust Easler Law to help you navigate the sometimes tricky world of estate planning with a keen eye for detail and a caring hand.
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Our attorneys secure our clients' privacy and help limit healthcare record access to only trusted parties.
At Easler Law, we know that a HIPAA Release - the document allowing the sharing of personal health details - is more than a stand-alone piece of paper. It's a crucial part of an overall estate plan. This plan is like a puzzle, and a HIPAA Release is one important piece that, together with others, helps manage the client's affairs and keep privacy intact.
Aside from a HIPAA release, our knowledgeable lawyers can help with other critical parts of estate planning. These include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, and adding a HIPAA Release to a more comprehensive estate plan protects privacy and gives loved ones the information they need to make decisions when the client cannot.
Our dedicated lawyers are there for clients during every step of the estate planning process and ensure that each document matches the client's specific needs and goals. We take the time to get to know the client, listen to concerns, and design an estate plan that brings the client and their loved ones peace of mind.
With our comprehensive estate planning services, clients rest easy knowing their affairs are organized, privacy is protected, and loved ones have what they need to act on their behalf. Contact us today to arrange a chat with our experienced lawyers. It's the first step in creating a thorough estate plan that includes a HIPAA Release and protects privacy interests, now and in the future.
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We help clients appoint medical decisionmakers
Our attorneys recognize how crucial a healthcare surrogate, also known as a healthcare power of attorney, are within comprehensive estate planning. These documents appoint one or more individuals to make important decisions on our client's behalf regarding health and medical treatment. Whereas an advanced care directive or living will provides instructions to loved ones and care providers on how the client would prefer to be treated when incapacitated, healthcare surrogates provide loved ones with the actual and affirmative legal authority to make those decisions. Our experienced attorneys help clients select and appoint trusted individuals to carry out their wishes and safeguard their interests.
The power and authority granted to healthcare surrogates is fairly customizable, allowing the power to only arise when one or more physicians declare the principal (the estate planning client) unable to make those decisions on their own, or giving the surrogate the power to access medical information and make certain healthcare decisions immediately. Our attorneys work closely with clients to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each choice to ensure that the client understands the effect of the execution of the healthcare surrogate.
We believe in a personalized, client-centered approach. We don't rush the process but instead spend the necessary time understanding your medical preferences and long-term goals. This attention to detail ensures your healthcare surrogate will truly mirror the client's wishes. Our familiarity with estate planning aids us in offering sound advice, allowing clients to make well-informed decisions that effectively protect their long term well-being.
At Easler Law, we focus on legal procedures and building strong, trust-based relationships with our clients. Reach out to us today to begin safeguarding your future healthcare decisions.
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Our attorneys help clients maintain control over their real estate while avoiding probate with Lady Bird Deeds.
At Easler Law, we understand the intricacies of Lady Bird Deeds and their significance in comprehensive estate planning. Lady Bird Deeds, legally referred to as enhanced life estate deeds, are more than just legal documents—they are strategic tools for managing the transition of certain real estate assets with a goal of avoiding probate complications. Our knowledgeable attorneys are equipped to assist in crafting Lady Bird Deeds that smoothly facilitate a client's estate transition.
Our approach is attentive and individualized. We allocate time to understand a client's real estate assets, future intentions, and personal circumstances. This careful understanding ensures that each Lady Bird Deed aligns with a client's unique needs and desires. Equipped with a deep knowledge of estate planning, we're prepared to offer insight and advice, aiding clients in making decisions that effectively secure their property for their loved ones while retaining control over the real estate during their lifetime.
Both trusts and Lady Bird Deeds have the ability to avoid probate while maintaining control over real estate, but trusts are better equipped to handle contingencies that Lady Bird Deeds simply cannot anticipate. Thus, while a Lady Bird Deed is a much more affordable method of avoiding probate, it may not be the best solution for all estate plans. For example, if the named remaindermen (essentially, the "beneficiaries" of the property on the deed) predecease the client and the deed is not updated before the client's passing, probate may not be avoided. Trusts, on the other hand, can plan for these contingencies, are more likely to avoid probate, and ensure that the client's largest estate assets pass to their intended beneficiaries even when their first choices are no longer there to take.
At Easler Law, it's not just about the legal work. We focus on building lasting relationships grounded in trust. We support clients with informed property decisions and estate security.
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Our Practice Areas
Our talented and experienced attorneys and team members come from diverse backgrounds, but we share a common belief in doing right by those that entrust us with their legal matters. At Easler Law, we bring real-world experience to the table, we will critically think for you, we will do the work right, and we will never make excuses.
A real estate attorney specializes in property law, helping clients navigate the complexities of buying, selling, and managing real estate, ensuring that transactions comply with state laws and regulations, and providing protection and peace of mind.
Responsibilities of an attorney include drafting and reviewing contracts, negotiating terms, and resolving complex issues such as zoning, leasing, property development, and disputes involving boundaries or titles. Real estate attorneys are also skilled in handling litigation related to construction defects and other property disputes, helping to resolve these matters effectively and prevent potential legal challenges.
By conducting due diligence and offering strategic legal advice, attorneys play an important role in safeguarding clients’ interests. Whether for individual homeowners or commercial property investors, real estate attorneys mitigate risks, represent clients in court, and assist them with making informed decisions that are legally sound.
Attorneys who practice business law provide legal advice for starting, managing, and expanding businesses, ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Their expertise covers various duties, including drafting and reviewing contracts, advising on corporate governance, facilitating business transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, forming partnerships, LLCs, and other business entities like DBAs, drafting and reviewing LLC Operating Agreements, and assisting with strategic planning.
Business attorneys also help wtih legal matters such as intellectual property rights, disputes, franchising, and regulatory compliance, represent clients in civil litigation to resolve issues like contract breaches and other civil matters, offer advice on administrative and compliance requirements, assist clients who are buying or selling businesses, and even help plan for succession and asset protection.
Attorneys help mitigate risks, safeguard company interests, assist clients in making legally sound, informed decisions, help manage growth, and provide guidance to navigate and resolve legal challenges effectively. Their strategic insights are invaluable in ensuring business operations align with legal standards and long-term objectives.
Probate attorneys actively manage the estate administration process following an individual's death, ensuring the distribution of assets aligns with the will or state law, and handle Formal Probate Administration for complex cases, Summary Administration for smaller estates, and Ancillary Administration for assets in other states.
Responsibilities of probate attorneys include filing petitions, appointing personal representatives to manage estate affairs, notifying interested parties to ensure transparency and prevent disputes, helping conduct an inventory and appraisal of the estate's assets, overseeing the payment of debts and expenses, handling probate litigation to resolve any disputes that arise.
They also assist in distributing the assets and formally closing the estate, ensuring all legal and financial responsibilities are met, simplifying the complex probate process, honoring the decedent's wishes, and providing clarity and support to the beneficiaries.
Will and trust attorneys help draft legal documents to ensure their clients' wishes for asset distribution are executed correctly. They draft personalized and legally compliant wills to designate beneficiaries, appoint executors, and establish trusts for asset management and distribution. It is important to note that wills and trusts are an integral part of the estate planning process.
Responsibilities of wills and trust attorneys include providing legal advice and guidance related to asset protection, minimizing tax obligations, facilitating efficient wealth transfer to designated heirs, offering advice on appointing guardians for minor children, and drafting healthcare directives for unforeseen circumstances.
By providing tailored legal advice and crafting personalized documents, attorneys help clients safeguard their legacies, protect loved ones, and ensure that all documents are both legally compliant and enforceable.
Estate planning attorneys provide advice and legal guidance for managing and distributing assets in the event of death or incapacity and assist individuals of various financial backgrounds in preparing essential legal documents such as wills, trusts, and Lady Bird Deeds, and may offer advanced techniques like offshore trusts and family-limited partnerships.
Experienced attorneys offer personalized legal advice, tailoring strategies to meet individual client needs, and assist clients in navigating complex laws and regulations affecting asset management, taxation, and inheritance.
End-of-life planning safeguards wealth and secures a lasting legacy for heirs and charitable causes. Whether estates are modest or substantial, these plans provide invaluable peace of mind and financial security for future generations.
Civil litigation attorneys manage disputes and represent their clients effectively with various legal matters and issues. They provide clear legal advice and handle all aspects of a case, from preparing documents to gathering evidence and preparing for trial. They also offer guidance and experience to help clients navigate the legal system efficiently, ensuring that cases are managed effectively and lead to timely outcomes.
Civil litigators are also skilled negotiators, often resolving disputes outside of court to save time and maintain relationships, which is particularly vital in business and probate matters.
When trials are necessary, they present and argue cases effectively to minimize losses and secure favorable outcomes. They offer continuous support and guidance throughout the litigation process, simplifying complex legal issues for their clients in both personal and business contexts.
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