Meeting Florida’s Estate Planning Needs Since 1974
A carefully prepared and well-organized estate plan is one of the most precious gifts you can give to your family. By creating a will or other estate documents, you reduce the chances of confusion and uncertainty about your wishes. You may also relieve your loved ones of the burden of making difficult and often painful decisions about your well-being.
At Burandt, Adamski, Feichthaler & Sanchez, PLLC, we understand that you may have many questions and concerns about the process of planning your estate. We have been guiding families in Florida through estate planning for over 40 years, and we can help you meet your goal of providing peace of mind for the ones you love.
We Offer Skillful Representation For You And Your Family
Estate planning is not just about deciding how your assets will be distributed after your death. A complete plan can also provide for health care and end-of life decisions if you cannot communicate your wishes, designate a surrogate to direct medical care if you are unable to do so, and establish an insightful path of succession for your business.
Our lawyers are proud of our years of service assisting Cape Coral residents in their estate planning matters, including:
- Protection of assets and strategies for minimizing estate tax
- Will preparation
- Guardianship
- Trust formation, including living trusts and trusts for special needs
- Medicaid planning and elder law issues
- Living wills and designation of health care surrogates
- Power of attorney services
- Business succession planning
Waiting until your later years to create an estate plan is a risk, especially if you are a parent with young children. We can help you establish a plan to provide security and stability for your family now and into the future. Same-sex couples and unmarried couples often have special concerns when planning their estates. Our skilled attorneys can help you choose the tools that will best meet your goals.
Estate Planning For Same-Sex And Unmarried Couples
As a same-sex married couple in Florida, the law states that you have the same rights as any other married couple. However, even married couples need careful estate planning to protect their rights. Unmarried partners, even though they have been in a long-term relationship, may not have any rights if one of them becomes incapacitated or dies.
For more than 40 years, we have been assisting individuals with their estate planning needs throughout Florida. We have the skills to handle any estate planning matters for same-sex and unmarried couples. Our free initial estate plan consultations are always available.
What Can An Estate Planning Attorney Do For You?
Our estate planning attorneys can help by leveraging their extensive experience and comprehensive understanding of Florida estate law. They will take the time to:
- Get to know you: It takes trust to build an effective estate plan. Our lawyers value building solid attorney-client relationships based on mutual trust and respect. They will take a sincere interest in getting to know you on a personal level.
- Understand your goals: Our team will start by listening to what is most important to you so that there are no misunderstandings and nothing gets overlooked.
- Develop customized strategies: Based on your goals, our lawyers will develop a comprehensive estate planning strategy to fulfill your wishes in every way.
- Ensure full legal compliance: You can count on us to provide an estate plan that is fully enforceable and meticulously adheres to all legal requirements.
- Provide ongoing support: Estate planning is not a one-time task. As your life changes, so might your estate planning needs. We’re here to provide ongoing support and adjustments as needed.
With our professional guidance, you can rest assured that no detail is overlooked. We dot every ‘i’ and cross every ‘t’, providing you with the confidence that your estate plan is thorough and complete.
Why Choose Our Lawyers Over DIY Options
When you think about the future, especially your legacy and the well-being of your loved ones, the importance of a robust estate plan is evident. You shouldn’t leave anything to chance, nor should you leave your loved ones with the burden of having to untangle your affairs without clear direction. Your estate plan should be carefully tailored to reflect your personal values, needs and wishes. It should also be in full compliance with Florida law. For all of these reasons, it’s well worth the investment to work with an estate planning lawyer.
Do-it-yourself estate plans fall far short of accomplishing these goals. They often overlook the nuances of your personal circumstances. They might be way off the mark in terms of accomplishing your objectives, and they might not even be fully compliant with Florida law. Our lawyers deliver value that no off-the-shelf estate plan can provide.
Ready To Serve You
We will never offer you cookie-cutter advice or try to persuade you to take on more than what is appropriate for your needs. Instead, our commitment is to provide you with creative solutions that will protect your future and the future of your loved ones.
| Call us at 239-542-4733 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. Our attorneys will answer your questions, evaluate your unique situation and help you determine which estate planning instruments are most suitable for your circumstances. To help you prepare for this meeting, you may wish to review ” Estate Planning Made Easy.” |
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