Wills & Trusts

Jacksonville, Florida, Living Will and Trust Lawyer

Within your estate plan, you may also want to consider setting up a will and/or a trust. The Law Office of Douglas A. Oberdorfer, P.A. in Jacksonville, Florida, have assisted clients by preparing wills and trusts, and defending them should there be any litigation about the documents.

Wills and Living Wills

In drafting a simple will or living will, you are putting your specific wishes down in a legal document. A will provides a plan for distribution and allows you to leave your assets and finances to those you choose. This can include your family, friends, the college you attended, or a favorite charity. Family members are usually the most common beneficiaries listed in a will.

A living will or advanced health care directive provides you the opportunity to explain your healthcare wishes if you unexpectedly become sick or incapacitate and cannot express them yourself. If you do not want to be on life support or have any intervention if your heart stops, you can specify that in a legal document. In addition, your living will can designate a healthcare surrogate who will have medical power of attorney, and can make healthcare decisions for you.

Trusts

Establishing a trust, including a family trust or revocable living trust, requires drafting separate agreements. You can set aside money for children until they reach a certain age or meet certain conditions, such as graduating from college. A favorite charity or college can be the beneficiary of a trust as well. I can prepare a trust that reflects your wishes.

Wills and Trusts Litigation

At the Law Office of Douglas A. Oberdorfer, P.A., I take a detail-oriented approach in drafting your will and trusts in the event of any litigation after the fact. I do everything according to Florida law governing wills and trusts, and I have a thorough knowledge and understanding of those regulations. However, if someone files a claim against your will or trust, I will aggressively defend you and your family.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment regarding drafting a will or setting up a trust, please contact me.