Prepare For Your Future With A Well-Formed Estate Plan In Brevard County
Many people throughout Florida procrastinate when it comes to estate planning. It can be a daunting thought, deciding who gets your assets when you are gone, and who will manage your assets if you become disabled.
They are tasks that most people would prefer to ignore or that often just get lost in more pressing day-to-day concerns. At Lesley Turmelle Abbott, P.A., Ms. Abbott can help you create a straightforward Brevard County estate plan that achieves your goals.
Protecting Your Assets
After spending years building financial security for you and your family, don’t risk losing it by failing to plan for your future. There are a variety of threats that can prevent your estate from being managed and distributed according to your wishes.
Estate planning can include guardianship, trusts, living wills and powers of attorney. Estate planning can help you protect your assets from excessive taxes, nursing home expenses and probate fees.
An estate plan is about more than just creating a will or living will. It is about planning for what you may encounter during your life. A sound estate plan provides peace of mind for you and your family and helps you achieve your long-term goals.
When a loved one passes away, the family suffers a loss. Ms. Abbott appreciates this and works with her clients to ensure that their estate planning is complete so that their families will have one less worry. No matter the size of the estate, everyone should feel secure that their wishes will be honored.
Creating A Comprehensive Estate Plan
There is a wide range of inclusions you can add to your estate plan. Ms. Abbott can help you draft and maintain a range of estate planning tools, including:
- Last will and testament
- A durable power of attorney
- Living will
- Living trusts
- Pre-need guardianships
- Healthcare surrogate
- Same-sex estate planning
Your estate plan should cater to your unique needs and goals. You may not need the same inclusions as someone else. Let Ms. Abbott help determine what’s necessary to protect your loved ones and assets.
Start Planning Today
Ms. Abbott understands how difficult it can be to think about end-of-life planning, which is why she will be open and honest with you regarding your needs and help you at every step toward your goals. She will help you shoulder the burden and make you feel more confident about your future. She will help you address the tough questions, such as:
- What will happen to me if I become disabled or incapacitated?
- How do I ensure my medical decisions are understood and followed?
- How do I ensure the correct assets end up with the heirs and beneficiaries I have chosen?
- Are my assets protected from probate and minimize any tax issues?
For more than 20 years, Ms. Abbott has dedicated her practice to helping people throughout Brevard County stay in control of their estate plans. Let her do the same for you.
Contact Lesley Turmelle Abbott, P.A.
Everyone should have a basic estate plan. Ms. Abbott can help you with a variety of estate planning or administration matters.
Call 321-966-4375 or contact us online to schedule your initial consultation today. Ms. Abbott represents individuals and families across Satellite Beach and surrounding locations, including Rockledge, Melbourne, Palm Bay and Century counties.