SIMPLE WILL OR POWER OF ATTORNEY 

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Simple Will ​

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Even for people with modest assets, having a properly drafted simple will offers significant advantages. A will is more than just a legal document—it’s a way to gain peace of mind, protect loved ones, and ensure your wishes are honored. Below are the main benefits of having a simple will in Florida, along with what you need to know to make sure it works as intended.​

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What is a simple will? ​

​A simple will is a Last Will & Testament that covers straightforward situations: you have a modest estate, you want to name heirs, appoint someone to handle your affairs (a “personal representative,” sometimes called executor), possibly name a guardian for minor children, and make a few specific gifts. It typically does not involve trusts (beyond possible testamentary trusts for minor beneficiaries), sophisticated tax planning, or highly complex property arrangements.

Florida law requires certain formalities for any valid will, including:

The person making the will (the testator) must be at least 18 and of sound mind. The will must be in writing. It must be signed at the end by the testator in the presence of two attesting witnesses who also sign. Although notarization is not strictly required, making the will “self-proving” with a notary and affidavit helps speed up the probate process by avoiding the need for witnesses later

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For most people in Florida, a well-drafted simple will offers important peace of mind. It lets you make decisions now about property, guardians, and inheritance, rather than leaving them to the default legal rules. While it may not solve every estate planning challenge, it's a foundational document—one that protects your family, clarifies your wishes, and simplifies what happens after you're gone.

At Anastasiya Patel Law, we create customizable and effective wills for our clients. We have discrete and reliable witnesses, and can come to your home or even care facility to ensure all documents are signed and notarized in a timely manner. 

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BENEFITS OF A WILL 

You Decide Who Gets Your Property - A will lets you control how your probate assets are distributed—rather than leaving that decision to the default laws (“intestate succession”) that apply if you die without a will. 

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Appoint a Personal Representative (Executor) - You get to choose the person who will handle administering your estate—paying debts, gathering assets, distributing them, filing documents in probate, etc. Without a will, a court picks someone, which might not be who you’d choose.

Specify a Guardian for Minor Children - If you have kids under 18, a will allows you to name who should become their guardian if something happens to both parents. This is one of the most important reasons many parents make a will.

Make Specific Gifts & Bequests - You can leave particular items (money, real estate, personal property) to individuals or charities. If there’s something you especially want to give to someone (e.g. a family heirloom), a will is the tool. 

Testamentary Trusts for Minor or Vulnerable Beneficiaries - If you want to leave assets to someone who’s young or might need oversight (minor children, or someone with special needs), your simple will can include a testamentary trust provision to protect those assets until they are ready or able to receive them responsibly.

Reduce Uncertainty and Family Conflict - By having your wishes in writing, clearly, you reduce the risk of disputes among heirs or ambiguity about who should get what. That can save time, money, and emotional stress. 

Simplify Probate - While a will doesn’t eliminate the need for probate for probate assets, having a properly prepared will, especially a self-proving one, often makes probate smoother, faster, and less expensive. Witnesses won’t need to be located or appear in court in some cases.

Ensure Your Wishes Are Honored, Even If Circumstances Change - Because wills are revocable (you can change or revoke them while alive), you retain flexibility. If relationships, finances, or family dynamics change, you can update your will.