Category Archives: Wills & Estates

How to designate a helthcare surrogate

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The Florida Legislature has recognized that every competent adult has the fundamental right of self determination regarding decisions pertaining to his or her own health, including the right to choose or refuse medical treatment or procedures which would only prolong life when a terminal condition exists. This right, however, is subject to certain interests of society, such as the protection of human life and the preservation of ethical standards in the medical profession. To ensure that this right is not lost or diminished by virtue of later physical or mental incapacity, the Legislature has established a procedure within Florida Statutes Chapter 765 allowing a person to plan for incapacity, and if desired, to designate another person to act on his or her behalf and make necessary medical decisions upon such incapacity.

What is a “Self-proving” Affidavit and Who needs one?

To finalize your Will in Florida, you must sign your will in front of two witnesses, and your witnesses must sign your will.

In Florida, you do not need to notarize your will to make it legal.

However, the release of anything in your estate will be tied-up in probate to determine where you maintained your permanent residence (prior to death) and if you domiciled in Florida or some other state.

If your estate was never probated in the “home state,” then a representative must be appointed a to take the oath of at least one of the original witnesses to the will. In some cases, the persons who witnessed you sign your will may not be reachable, may have died or otherwise cannot be located, which can cause serious delays in the execution of your final wishes.

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To avoid this, you can “self-prove” your will.

A Will is “Self-Proved” if there is an Affidavit attached to the Will which essentially says that the Will was signed by the testator in the presence of two witnesses and a notary public. This is referred to as a “Self-Proving Affidavit” with a notary seal/stamp towards the end of the Will.

If the Will is indeed “Self-Proved”, it should be admitted into probate administration without the necessity of any further proof. Neither the witnesses or the notary public need be located for further testimony or confirmation.

What is a Last Will & Testament and Who needs one?

A will or testament is a legal document by which a person, the testator, expresses his or her wishes as to how his or her property is to be distributed at death, and names one or more persons, the executor, to manage the estate until its final distribution.

A will may also create a testamentary trust that is effective only after the death of the testator.

The testator is a person who has written and executed a last will and testament that is in effect at the time of his/her death

To help protect your family and your property, you can use a will to:

leave your property to someone you love or organizations you care about
name a personal guardian to care for your minor children
name a trusted person to care for and manage property you leave to your minor children,
and also name a personal representative, the person who makes sure that the terms of your will are carried out.

We provide private and confidential service throughout Broward county. We are background screened through the National Notary Association. We do not give any legal advice or offer any legal representation. You may want to consult an attorney in some cases. For example, if you think your will might be contested or if you want to disinherit a child or spouse, you should talk with an attorney. We simply professionally prepare your last wishes and notarize your signing.

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Notarize your Last Will & Testament in Broward county – Call: 954-866-5056

Do you need to notarize a Last Will & Testament? Our Agents are available to come to your location anywhere in Broward county and provide you with reliable and professional service. Same day appointments available!

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Simply submit your information online here. We will prepare (2) original copies completed with your information and bring them to your location in Broward County to be notarized.

Don’t let your estate go to probate!

In Florida, if you die without a will, your property will be distributed according to state “intestacy” laws. Florida’s intestacy law gives your property to your closest relatives, beginning with your spouse and children. If you have neither a spouse nor children, your grandchildren or your parents will get your property. This list continues with increasingly distant relatives, including siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and your spouse’s relatives. If the court exhausts this list to find that you have no living relatives by blood or marriage, the state will take your property.

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To begin the process of executing your last wishes, complete the form below and submit your information to our office. We will contact you and schedule a day to bring your documents to you for your notary signing. *Witness’ must be available.

What are the Duties of a Custodian of a Last Will & Testament

If you are a custodian of a will it is your duty to produce the will with the Clerk within 10 days of the testator a death….

Florida Statute 732.901

732.901 Production of wills.—
(1) The custodian of a will must deposit the will with the clerk of the court having venue of the estate of the decedent within 10 days after receiving information that the testator is dead. The custodian must supply the testator’s date of death or social security number to the clerk upon deposit.
(2) Upon petition and notice, the custodian of any will may be compelled to produce and deposit the will as provided in subsection (1). All costs, damages, and a reasonable attorney’s fee shall be adjudged to petitioner against the delinquent custodian if the court finds that the custodian had no just or reasonable cause for failing to deposit the will.
History.—s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 44, ch. 75-220; s. 18, ch. 92-200; s. 972, ch. 97-102; s. 59, ch. 2001-226.
Note.—Created from former s. 732.22.

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If you don’t determine your estate, the probate courts will!

We prepare your customized Last Will & Testament and provide you with the peace of mind that your last wishes will be carried out.

Planning now can help you avoid losing your house and emptying your bank account in the event of a disabling illness or sudden death.

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We are an experienced, reliable and at your call Notary Service in Broward County. We charge a flat fee for standard forms and notary service, which is all that is required to properly legalize your will. *We do not give advice or legal guidance as we are not a Law Office or Attorney Service. We simply professionally prepare and notarize your last wishes.

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