Florida can be a great place to settle down and start a life. Whether you prefer the exciting city life of Miami, the family-friendly attractions in Orlando, or the classic beaches of Palm Beach, you can find a home that feels right for you and your family. However, if you want to make sure that your Florida property and assets are passed down to subsequent generations after your death, estate planning with an estate planning lawyer is essential. You can partner with The Millman Law Group, founded by Aaron D. Millman, Esq., CPA. Our team of expert lawyers also know how to help you navigate through probate in Florida and avoid unnecessary expenses and delays caused by probate. Contact your lawyer today to start navigating the Florida probate process. 

What Does Probate in Florida Accomplish? 

To administer a will in Florida, probate is necessary. When your assets go through probate, your will gives the probate judge precise instructions on who will inherit parts of your estate.

Probate can take many forms, but the most popular are summary and formal administration. When the probate is filed, the decedent’s obligations and the value of their assets will all influence the type of probate you use. 

An executor, or personal representative, is in charge of managing your estate throughout probate. During the probate process, beneficiaries are informed of the will and given the chance to object. The type of probate selected determines how much money and time are required. Using the proper procedures, you can transfer assets more effectively and avoid probate.

How Your Estate Planning Attorney Helps You Avoid Florida Probate

Because probate can be costly and time-consuming, it is normally best to avoid it when possible. You can accomplish your estate planning objectives, avoid probate, and save money by working with a knowledgeable estate planning lawyer. How can you avoid probate with the help of your lawyer? Your Millman Law Group attorney can help with the following:

• Create a joint ownership structure for assets. You can do this when you co-own a property. Couples, tenants by the entirety, and joint tenants with survivorship rights are all possible forms of joint ownership. The surviving owner of the property is not subject to probate when one owner passes away. 
• Designate bank account beneficiaries. By designating beneficiaries to retirement plans, bank accounts, and life insurance, you can avoid probate. 
• Own assets through a living trust. Similar to a will, a living trust, often referred to as a revocable living trust, allows assets to be passed down after your death. To avoid probate, the trust must be the owner of the assets. You can get help moving assets into your trust from your experienced lawyer. 

By making sure that all assets, bank accounts, and property are owned jointly, you may be able to avoid probate. A trust, another beneficiary, or two individuals must jointly own the property.

Trust the Expertise of Your Estate Planning Lawyer in Florida

You can be sure that everything will go according to plan when you deal with The Millman Law Group during the probate process. In addition to simplifying probate in Florida, your attorney helps you steer clear of expensive blunders. Your lawyer can assist you in avoiding awkward situations and resolving any difficult issues that may come up. This includes cases where a person passes away without leaving a will, in which case their assets are deemed “intestate.” 

After a loved one passes away, The Millman Law Group will help you avoid additional costs, miscommunications, and family conflicts.

Read Our Client Testimonials

Read some of our client testimonials to find out more about the help and support we provide to our clients in Florida: 

• “Aaron Millman and Kelly Forest are both highly professional and caring empathic attorneys.  They are responsive to your questions and forthwith with their advice and recommendations.  I would recommend them highly for your Estate Planning and Trust Administrative needs.” – Wendy Goodman
• “Would absolutely recommend Millman Law Group.  Worked with them on Estate and Trust work and right from the outset impressed by their ability to understand the issues and provide creative thinking & solutions.” – Gary Stromberg
• “Aaron Millman is a pleasure to work with. Oftentimes attorneys can be hard to understand and rush you along when you need advice. Not Aaron. He is thorough, knowledgeable and will complete the job you hire him to do. Families looking for an attorney in the Boca Raton area to help them with their estate planning, special needs planning or elder law needs, absolutely call Aaron. I have worked with him for several years and our clients have always been pleased, and so have we.” – Ashley G.

Contact The Millman Law Group For Assistance with Probate in Florida

The Millman Law Group, PLLC is one of the only law firms that offers life planning in South Florida. From life care planning to the preparation of detailed estate plans, Millman Law Group has committed to serving Floridian elderly communities in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Ocean Ridge, Hillsboro Beach, and many other areas since 2018. Our dedicated team specializes in special needs trusts and catering to any age demographic because we know that it’s never too early to start preparing for your future. For the latest news in estate planning and elder care law, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. You can also contact us at 561-463-6480.