Regardless of your age, it is important to have a properly drafted will and Florida estate planning documents to ensure that your wishes are met after you pass away. When you begin to draft a will and other documents for your estate plan, it is equally important to ensure that your family and other loved ones are aware of the fact that you have drafted these documents.
Even if you do not want your loved ones to be aware of the contents of your will or Florida estate planning documents, then it is still important that they know these documents exist.
Often when a loved one passes away, their relatives are under the belief that the deceased did not have a will or estate plan because the deceased relative did not tell them about their plans. If you write a will and it is not found, then the estate could potentially be subject to intestate administration, which is probate without a written will, in which case your last wishes may not be met.
You should not only notify the person whom you wish to act as the personal representative for your estate, but you should tell at least one or two other close friends or family members. This will make the Florida probate process easier for all involved, which can be a great relief during the difficult time of not only having to grieve over the loss of a loved one, but also having to deal with gathering documents and other aspects of the Florida probate process.
Although we at Boyer Law Firm, P.L. make every attempt to assist you through this process in the smoothest and most stress-free way possible, there are still certain requirements enacted by the Court that must be adhered to. Drafting a proper estate plan and ensuring that your loved ones are aware of the estate plan can aide in making this process go smoother for everyone involved.
