Estate Lawyer Jacksonville, FL

When writing your estate plan, it will help to have a list of your assets and who you want to receive these assets after you pass away. Many people find peace of mind once they develop an estate plan, because they know that their legacy will be protected and handled in the way they prefer after their departure. Our Jacksonville, FL estate lawyer can guide you through the steps of creating an estate plan if you are not sure where to begin. At Sahyers Firm LLC, we have helped so many families establish legally-binding documents that protect what they have built over a lifetime. If you have questions about anything estate plan related, don’t hesitate to contact us today for assistance. 

Beneficiary Designations

A beneficiary designation involves naming the people who will receive your assets after your death. Who you choose as beneficiaries should be those who value you and care about your legacy. The most commonly chosen beneficiaries are spouses, children, siblings, or close friends you consider family. You can also choose a charity organization as a beneficiary to your estate as well. Choosing beneficiaries is an important task when creating an estate plan because these are people who will carry on what you have built over your lifetime. 

Considering Family Dynamics

Our knowledgeable estate attorney understands that you may be thinking about your family dynamics. The relationships between your family members or beneficiaries may not all be positive. You may realize that there are some friendships that mean more to you than blood relatives. Your decisions about who you choose as beneficiaries is completely up to you and your personal preference. 

Who you designated and which assets are going to be distributed to them can have an impact on your family dynamics after you have passed on. While this shouldn’t be the primary motivation for who you choose, it is an aspect of this task to keep in mind. No matter how you divide up your estate, having our team review it so that we can ensure everything is in legal order and reflects your best interest. 

Achieving Peace Of Mind

Having an estate plan can bring you and your family peace of mind knowing that the future will be handled in the way you most prefer. You will have legally-binding documentation that instructs to whom and which assets you want distributed. There are several types of documents that you can use for your estate plan, whether that be a living will, trust, will, durable power of attorney, health care surrogate, advance directive, pet trust, and pour-over will, among others. 

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Once we learn more about your needs we can recommend which will best serve you and safeguard your assets until it is time for them to be distributed to your chosen beneficiaries. As our Jacksonville estate attorney explains, without having your wishes written, your legacy is at risk of being dealt with in a manner you would not have wanted. If you have questions or are ready to get started today, all you have to do is contact our team at Sahyers Firm LLC to begin!