Estate planning fees in Florida vary based on the complexity of your assets and family situation, ranging from a modest amount for a straightforward plan to more for advanced trust and asset protection strategies. Cuzmar Law agrees on a fixed fee with every client before work begins, so there are no surprises.

Yes. Most trust based estate plans still include a pour over will that catches any assets not already titled in the trust and directs them where they belong. Our will attorney can explain how a will and trust work together in your plan.

If you die without a will, Florida's intestacy laws decide who inherits your assets and who may raise your minor children, which is often not what you would have chosen. A probate attorney can walk your family through this process, but having a will in place lets you control the outcome.

A straightforward Florida probate case often takes several months to a year, while larger or contested estates can take longer. Our probate attorneys help executors and beneficiaries move through each stage as efficiently as possible.

A will takes effect after death and generally must go through probate, while a trust can hold and distribute assets during your lifetime and after death, often without court involvement. Many Central Florida families use both as part of one complete estate plan.

You should review your estate plan every three to five years, or sooner after a marriage, divorce, birth, death, move or major change in assets. Cuzmar Law offers plan reviews to keep your documents current with your life and Florida law.

Cuzmar Law is based in Maitland, FL and serves families throughout Central Florida, including Orlando, Winter Park, Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Orange County and Seminole County.

Asset protection is not only for the wealthy. Business owners, landlords, licensed professionals and anyone concerned about lawsuits or creditors can benefit from asset protection strategies built into an estate plan.

A Kids Protection Plan names short term and long term guardians for your minor children and gives caregivers legal authority to act immediately in an emergency, rather than waiting on a court to decide. Parents with children under eighteen should have one in place alongside their will through our kids protection planning service.