Coral Springs & South Florida Estate Planning & Asset Protection Lawyers

At Friedman Elder Law & Estate Planning Department our mission is to help you plan for whatever tomorrow may bring.

We help you see the big picture in order to create a legal roadmap that protects the life you’ve built for yourself and your family going forward.

You already have an Estate.

If you own something, you already have an estate. Your estate may include real estate, bank accounts, cars, and family heirlooms.

If you don’t properly plan, and you become incapacitated or die, the Florida court system will decide the fate of your possessions. Don’t let this happen to you.

Many people think that Estate Planning is just for the wealthy. But that isn’t the case. At Friedman Elder Law, we show you how a proper estate plan can protect your assets now, so that you can leave a legacy to your loved ones.

Estate Planning is planning in advance to ensure your assets go where you want them to go. In addition, it ensures that your family won’t have to make difficult decisions about your medical care and finances without knowing your wishes.

A well-designed estate plan can bring great peace to you and your family.

Contact us at (954) 866-1055 or click here to get started today.

What is included in an Estate Plan?

Knowing where to start or what details to include in your estate plan can be downright intimidating.

Our first step is to learn about you. Once we learn about your hopes, dreams, and vision we use the appropriate legal planning tools that work to protect your life’s work.

Here are a few of the elements we may incorporate into your estate plan:

Last Will & Testament: Outlines how your assets are distributed, and who will manage the probate process for you.
Living or Revocable Trust: Helps you continue to control and protect your assets from the grave. A Living Trust also avoids probate.
Irrevocable Trust: Used to protect your assets in the future when applying for government benefits to help pay for your long-term care needs. Irrevocable Trusts also protect your assets from creditors.
Durable Power of Attorney:Allows someone to handle your financial affairs, bank accounts, securities, and accounts in your name. This is one of the most important documents anyone over the age of 18 should have. A proper Durable Power of attorney will avoid guardianship and provide you with peace of mind should you become disabled or incapacitated.
Healthcare Power of Attorney: Names someone you trust to make your healthcare decisions in the event you are physically or mentally incapable of doing so. Includes a Living Will so you can decide if you do or do not want life-prolonging measures to be used in the event you are terminal.
Veterans Benefits Planning: Wartime Veterans and their surviving spouses, are entitled to certain Veteran benefits from the US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to assist with paying for long-term care needs.

The best time to create an estate plan is when you are alive and well. Contact us at (954) 866-1055 or click here to get started today.

Estate Planning can seem stressful.

Let's change that.

Estate planning requires thinking about yourself or a loved one no longer being able to make sound decisions.

Whether that’s a result of an age-related illness, accident, or death, the person calling the shots simply isn’t in that position anymore.

With our process, we’ll take the time to understand your present situation and create a peace-of-mind solution that gets you the care you need.

Plan now for a peaceful future

There are many advantages to going through the estate planning process while you’re of sound mind and body.

It gives you the ability to protect your assets against the overwhelming cost of long-term care in the future.

Planning in advance means you’ll be:

Specifying where your assets go

Your estate plan maps out exactly what happens and where your assets will go in the event of your death. This greatly reduces the chances of family disagreements later on.

Having a plan if you're disabled

If a mental or physical impairment suddenly robs you of independence, you can specify where and how you’d like to be looked after.

Minimizing estate taxes

Florida does not have an estate tax, and with the federal estate tax exemption being so high, most of our clients do not need to worry about estate taxes. If this changes, however, proper estate planning can always help minimize any tax impact on your estate, letting your beneficiaries keep more of what you're leaving them.

Supporting your family

Your customized estate plan ensures your spouse is provided for even in the event they are in need of care. It further will allow you to protect your children’s inheritance and ensure that your legacy is passed down to your grandchildren.

South Florida's premier law firm for Elder Law, Estate Planning & Asset Protection.

Changing with life’s twists and turns is what we do best.

Most people have heard of estate planning — or at least of wills and trusts — yet many Floridians do not have these vital instruments in place. Knowing where to start can be overwhelming.

Whether it’s proactive planning to protect yourself for future long-term care needs or crisis planning to manage assets after your loved one is already in need of care, we are committed to providing the best possible solutions—now and in the future.

Contact us at (954) 866-1055 to get started today.