Safeguard your assets for the future

Wagstaff Law Office, P.A. in Largo, Florida helps families with all of their family-related legal issues, including wills and estate planning. A well-written estate plan protects your family in the future.  And when your family changes, we adjust your estate plan to meet your needs. 

Wills

A will is a legal document that guides the distribution of assets to a decedent's beneficiaries.  To be valid, a will must meet several criteria:

• Signed by testator
• Executed properly under Florida law
• Witnessed by two witnesses
• Testator must be a legal adult and of sound mind

If it is determined that a will does not meet all qualifications, it is voidable and the decedent is found to have died intestate—without a will.  In that case, state law may decide how your assets will be distributed.  At Wagstaff Law Office, we want you to keep control of your estate.  We can help you draft a sound will to stand up against scrutiny so your loved ones are looked after as you see fit.

Estate planning and administration

Many people associate wills and estate planning with the elderly and ailing, but these documents exist to protect families of all ages. For older, younger, and changing families, an estate plan designed specifically for you is the best way to ensure all of your family and loved ones are taken care of as you see fit. 

Disclosing your financial matters to a lawyer may seem uncomfortable, but Wagstaff Law Office assists in protecting your confidential information. We draft and modify your estate plan to reflect your wishes in how to care for your family after death. Contact the firm today.

Probate

Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person's estate—assets, debts, and liabilities—is examined, gathered, and dispensed to the appropriate parties. 

The probate process can take anywhere from a few months to over a year, depending on the size and complexity of the estate.  In any case, it is best to have an experienced probate attorney to ensure your and your loved ones' rights are protected and that the probate process moves forward as efficiently as possible. 

An estate plan you can trust

Estate plans safeguard your family in the future, and they contribute to your peace of mind in the present.  Knowing you have done all you can for your family is a rewarding feeling, and we can help you feel certain that your will and other estate planning documents are in order and stand up in court to make things easier for your surviving family.  Call Wagstaff Law Office at 727.587.8182 or contact us online for help drafting and modifying your estate plan and will today.