Pensacola, Florida: Wills and Probate Attorney
Whether you are interested in creating a will or a trust, or you are facing probate, your property interests and the future of your estate are at stake. At The Law Offices of James M. Burns, I am experienced in handling all aspects of estate planning and probate. I can provide you with the information you need to make the best decisions to protect your estate and your wishes.
Whether you are interested in creating a will, health care directive, or you are probating a will, I have the experience necessary to protect your rights and interests. Contact me today for a free consultation on wills or probate and estate administration.
Wills: I can work with you to create a will that will best reflect your wishes and will have the legal efficacy to enforce them. I will take the time to understand your individual needs and interests and will explore all of your legal options. I am experienced in drafting and reviewing living wills, trusts and health care directives.
Probate: The probate process involves filing the will, notifying creditors, issuing letters, notifying potential heirs and distributing assets as required under the will. Interested parties can petition a probate court of they feels that an estate is being mishandled. We represent individuals petitioning a probate court to challenge the execution of a will.
Conservatorships: A conservatorship allows you to exercise a power of attorney by court order. When an individual is declared incompetent, they will be assigned a conservator to act as a fiduciary in the best interests of the individual declared incompetent.
Powers of attorney: Powers of attorney allow the spouse or other designated person to make important legal decisions on behalf of an incapacitated person. By signing over a power of attorney, you allow a loved one to make decisions on your behalf regarding medical care or financial interests.
Health care directives: Indicating healthcare directives in a will allows you to make clear and legally viable the important decisions about your health and medical care should you become incapacitated. This prevents any disputes and from placing your loved ones in the difficult position of making the decision for you. We can assist you in declaring your intentions and in assigning a power of attorney.
Personal representatives and executors: The personal representative of an estate is required to quickly learn the legal procedures necessary to ensure an accurate and lawful estate administration. I am experienced in handling estates of all sizes and complexities and can also assist you in protecting your rights if you are named as the personal representative in a will.
Contact The Law Offices of James M. Burns for a free legal consultation with an experienced Pensacola, Florida trial lawyer. Call James M. Burns now to protect your rights in any family matter, personal injury case or criminal defense.
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