Florida Estate Planning: Are your Estate Planning Documents up to date? How about your Florida Estate Planners?

Recently, I began to think about how many Florida estate planners take their own advice and have documents that are up to date and trusts that are funded and then reviewed by Florida Estate Planning Attorneys.

I first became concerned with my Florida Estate Plan when I was going overseas for an extended time and there had recently been some bombings in the area I was traveling to. My wife refused to go, or let me go, if our plans were not set in writing prior to our departure.

Today, I am thinking that If I did not have plans and if I had a catastrophic injury, it may have been more difficult for my wife to speak on my behalf. What if I have had a heart attack, stroke, or just been unconscious?

In the end, none of these documents was necessary, but it was comforting to know that they were in place if they were needed. While an emergency room may often ask if they exist, is it easy to produce a copy upon admittance? The next thing I will do is keep a copy of them on my iPhone, and my wife's iPhone in case they are needed.

It just goes to show you that you never know when you might need Florida Estate Planning Documents. While my documents are up to date, I know most people do not have up to date Florida Estate Planning Documents. At the Morris Law Group, we practice what we preach because each of ourselves place our family in harms way daily when we drive, walk down the street or get out of bed. If you would like a free review of your Estate Planning Documents under Florida law, let me know and I would be happy to make sure your documents are up to date and you understand what your options and obligations are.

One of the best benefits of a good estate plan is avoiding Florida Probate. To learn what is involved with a Florida probate, consult with a qualified Florida Probate Attorney.