Questions asked by the public about Florida law.
A living will states your wishes for end-of-life medical care, whether that means doing everything possible to keep you alive or simply being kept comfortable. It is one part of a complete estate plan.
A power of attorney lets an agent act for you on property, financial, or medical matters. The authority can be general, durable through incapacity, limited to one task, or confined to health care decisions.
A healthcare proxy names someone to make medical decisions for you when you cannot make them yourself, such as when you are too sick to communicate. Choose someone you trust who knows your wishes about care.
The executor inventories and appraises the estate's assets, notifies creditors, pays bills and taxes from the estate, transfers ownership of property, and distributes what remains to the beneficiaries.
A Florida will must be signed freely and without undue influence, at the end of the document, in the presence of two competent witnesses. Having an attorney prepare and witness it is strongly recommended.
Estate planning covers the management and transfer of your assets during life and at death. Steps include inventorying assets, naming beneficiaries, drafting a will, adding any trusts, and signing advance directives.
