Creating the Right Estate Plan for You
A thoughtfully crafted estate plan can help ensure that your assets are protected and properly distributed at death. Every adult, young or old, should have an estate plan in place. At the law office of Jack Wm. Windt, we create wills, trusts and other tools to help you accomplish your goals.
We are ready to answer all your estate planning questions. To schedule a free consultation with an experienced Sarasota wills, trusts and probate lawyer, call us at 941-955-1316 or contact us online.
Manatee County Estate Planning Attorney: Serving Southwest Florida
Jack Windt has more than 50 years of experience drafting comprehensive wills and trusts for clients in Southwest Florida. Whether your estate is modest or large, it is important to have documents in place that spell out where you want your assets to go.
Properly drafted wills and trusts help minimize the time and expense of probate and can help protect your assets from creditors. Wills and trusts can be modified throughout your life, so if you are young, we can help changed your will or trust as your asset base grows.
With the right estate plan, you can accomplish many goals, such as:
- Naming a guardian to care for minor children
- Outlining how your assets should be distributed
- Protecting assets through revocable and irrevocable trusts
- Providing charitable gifts and planning for long-term philanthropy
- Creating a health care directive
- Granting powers of attorney to a person you trust
Most importantly, the right estate plan can give you peace of mind because your loved ones and your assets will be protected. We will take the time to listen to your concerns and develop an estate planning strategy that meets your specific needs and goals.
Probate and Administration of Florida Estates
When a loved one dies, there are often many loose ends to tie up. We know that it can be overwhelming, and we are here to help you understand your obligations as an estate administrator or executor in Florida.
If your loved one has died, experienced Florida probate lawyer Jack Windt can help you administer the estate according to applicable state laws.
We will guide you through the estate administration and probate process, helping you gather and distribute assets, settle all accounts and complete the necessary legal documentation. We also advise fiduciaries in administering and managing estates and trusts.
Contact a Sarasota Wills, Trusts and Probate Lawyer
From drafting estate plans to representing you in Florida probate court, we can help you. To schedule a free initial consultation with and experienced Sarasota estate planning attorney, call 941-955-1316 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Florida lawyer.
Jack Wm. Windt, Esquire
Attorney At Law
2389 Ringling Boulevard, Suite A
Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone: 941-955-1316 | Fax: 941-953-4028
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