Should I Bother Writing a Florida Will if I am Single and Have no Children?

What does dying without a will mean in Florida? In Palm Beach, if you die without a will, you are dying intestate. This means that your wealth will pass to your heirs. Who are heirs according to Florida intestacy laws? If you have a spouse and children, they will probably inherit. But what if you do NOT have children or a spouse? It is important to have a Florida will drafted by an estate planning lawyer so that your hard earned money doesn’t go to someone you don’t intend it to go to. According to a March 10,2017 New York Times article, more than 50% of American adults do not have a will.  However, Florida probate lawyers know that getting a will drafted by an estate planning lawyer can be a simple and affordable process.

The article discusses the importance of having a will. It also discusses the costs.  A properly drafted Florida will can insure that your money and assets are distributed the way you would like them to be distributed. Although, someone could still potentially hire a trust and estates litigator and attempt to contest the will. If you have a Palm Beach estate plan drafted, you can specify very important things. It seems crazy that more than 50% of people do not have a will. However, probate litigators understand that preparing for your death may not be the most fun thing to do today. To read the entire article that discusses why having a will is worth it, click here.