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We offer essential estate planning documents that will give you peace of mind over the affairs of your estate.

You need an estate plan to:

  • Protect your inheritance
  • Make sure your loved ones know your final wishes
  • Protect everything you have worked so hard to achieve
  • Name a guardian for your child in the event something unexpected happens to you

The Five Essential Estate Planning Documents Every Adult Should Have

Serving Gainesville, Florida

Will

A will is the legal document that will dictate how your estate will be administered after your death.
The legal document which is used to express your wishes for medical care and life prolonging procedures should you become incapacitated.
The legal document allows you to appoint a person to make decisions about your health care if you are not able to do so yourself.
The legal documents that allows you to appoint someone to make legal and business decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated.
An estate planning tools that can be used to avoid probate and settle the final affairs of your estate.

If you do not have these documents, or your documents need to be updated, contact us today to get started.

Will

Your will is a legal document that will dictate your final wishes concerning your assets and your beneficiaries. This is the foundation of your estate plan. It is crucial to ensure that your estate is settled and contains your wishes and desires.
We are a family-oriented law firm with a mission to protect your assets while guiding your family, especially in your absence.
At Itasca Legal we will sit with you and listen to your wishes and create a legally binding will according to your wishes and your chosen heirs.
If you are in Gainesville, Florida, or Lake City, Florida, talk to us about your will and help you settle your estate planning.

Living Will

Any adult of sound mind should have a living will that will state their desire for medical treatments in case they are incapacitated or unable to make such decisions. A living will makes life easier for your family during an emotional period while delegating decision making authority on your behalf on matters related to your health care choices.
At Itasca Legal, we understand the importance of having this document in place. We can help you through the entire process;  provide you the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge that your wishes are safely stated until that time, you will need them enacted.
Consult us today for a consultation regarding a  living will today.

Designation of Health Care Surrogate

You can choose a trusted individual who will take charge of your health care and medical decisions if you become incapacitated and unable to make a decision. As a law firm whose main goal is to protect families, we will help guide you when choosing a health care surrogate. At Itasca Legal, we will take the burden of making tough, painful decisions off your family’s shoulders by preparing and selecting the desired Health Care Surrogate after our discussions.
Are you in Gainesville, Florida, or Lake City, Florida and need a consultation on this matter?

Durable Powers of Attorney

A durable power of attorney is a legal document that will appoint and designate someone as your agent with the authority to make important decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. Having a durable POA in place will help you select a preferred individual to handle your matters ahead of time. This choice will help in avoiding conflicts and disagreements between families in your absence. As a family-based law firm, we can help you with the processes of creating a durable power of attorney that will ensure that your wishes are respected and followed. If you are in Gainesville, Florida, or Lake City, Florida, visit us at Itasca Legal for a consultation.

Revocable Living Trust

The living trust is a legal entity that is created to hold ownership of your assets.
A professionally prepared revocable living trust can allow you to pass your belongings on to your beneficiaries without going through probate, and we can help you through the process. Itasca Legal assists clients in Gainesville, Florida and Lake City, Florida in matters concerning their estate planning. Contact us for a consultation today.