Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: wills for my children

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There is no such thing as standard will forms in the State of Florida. The needs of each person making a will vary and thus each will should be individually drafted by a qualified attorney. If you choose to use a form for a will, it would be similar to do it yourself surgery and you would be bound to make a mistake which would not be found until the death of the maker and then it would be too late to correct. Some legal situations lend themselves to using forms but making your Last Will and Testament is not one of them.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.