Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

In the state of Florida, can I prepare using Rocket Lawyer website durable POA's and Last Will and Testament for an elderly friend (not for myself)?

I will not be paid, this is a favor. We are both here in Florida. Would I be subject to prosecution for "practising law without a license"? I'm not an attorney.

Actually, I did the docs and they came out great following the template (I've done years of probate research and understand legal docs). They will be properly signed and dated, witnessed by 2 people and notarized.

Would the docs be legal here in FL and could I be prosecuted?


Asked on 2/02/12, 4:30 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

1. yes

2. No

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Answered on 2/02/12, 4:57 pm
Richard Kaplan

Be very careful of using a form Durable Power of Attorney. A new law became effective a few months ago, and I doubt that anyone has produced forms using the new requirements and provisions.

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Answered on 2/02/12, 5:20 pm
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

I suggest you have your friend contact an attorney. My fees are quite reasonable for the elderly.

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Answered on 2/03/12, 9:29 am


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