Estate Planning Attorney in DeLand, FL

When it comes to safeguarding your loved ones and ensuring your final wishes are carried out, seeking guidance from an experienced estate planning attorney in DeLand, FL, is wise. In addition to providing legal counsel during probate, we prepare estate planning documents, including a last will, testament, and living wills. The Keijer Law Firm represents clients throughout Volusia County, including DeBary, Deltona, Orange City, and Lake Helen, FL.

Estate Planning

While a last will and testament is a cornerstone of estate planning, it's just one piece of a complex puzzle. We help clients navigate the intricacies of various estate planning documents, including:

• Living wills: These documents dictate your medical wishes if you become incapacitated, sparing your family from having to make agonizing decisions about your medical care.
• Durable power of attorney: This document grants someone you trust the legal authority to make financial, legal, and, in some cases, real estate decisions on your behalf when you cannot do so yourself.
• Trusts: Revocable and irrevocable trusts are legal arrangements that can minimize taxes, manage assets for minor children, and avoid probate, a lengthy and often costly court process. It may also have other financial benefits, such as counseling on tax implications.

Elder Law Attorney

In addition to estate planning and probate, Keijer Law is proud to have an elder law attorney who can advocate for the rights of our most vulnerable population. Elder abuse, unfortunately, is a growing concern, and we help clients who have been victims of physical, emotional, or financial abuse. We can assist with reporting the abuse, seeking compensation for damages, and protecting the client's future well-being.

What is Probate?

With some exceptions, a decedent’s estate will enter probate, a court-supervised process to distribute assets according to Florida state law. A probate attorney can assist with:

• Estate Administration
• Personal Representative
• Family Disputes
• Contested Wills
• Tax Implications

If you need an experienced estate planning attorney in DeLand, FL contact the Keijer Law Firm at (386) 736-3660 or visit us online to schedule a free initial consultation.