A Will is the most basic form of estate planning. A Will gives an individual the freedom to dispose of his or her property as they choose, but it is important to ensure that the Will is valid. If someone dies without a Will, they are said to have died intestate, which means that their assets will be distributed according to the Florida statutes.

The term Healthcare Advance Directive encompasses a set of documents that deal with your medical care and end of life conditions and preferences. It includes: Designation of Healthcare, Surrogate, Living Will, HIPAA Release, Do Not Resuscitate Order (“DNRO”)

A POA is a document that allows you to appoint a person or entity to act on your behalf if you are unable to do so for all matters involving your property, finances and almost everything else (except medical duties – those are more often reserved for your agents named in your health care advance directives).