Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: Writing a will.

Probably, if you want it done correctly, but it is not a legal requirement.

Re: Writing a will.

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No, you do not need a lawyer to write a will but you may suffer severe consequences if you make any mistakes. For the minimal cost of hiring an attorney, you can have peace of mind knowing that your will was written correctly and will be admitted to probate without any problems which might not occur if you made any errors. If a will is prepared wrong, it generally will not be admitted and the estate passes as intestate (without a will).

Scott R. Jay, Esq.