What does an estate plan cost?
Our will package is a flat $1,800 and our trust package is a flat $3,500 — each includes powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and a signing ceremony. Larger or more complex estates are quoted as a flat fee in writing before any work begins. There is no hourly billing for planning work.
Do I need a trust, or is a will enough?
It depends on what you own and how it is titled. In Florida, a will alone generally means probate; a funded revocable trust usually avoids it. At the first meeting we lay out both paths with real numbers, and plenty of families leave with the less expensive answer.
How long does probate take in Florida?
A typical formal administration runs eight months to a year — the creditor period alone is three months, and courts move at their own pace. Smaller estates may qualify for summary administration, which is often finished in a few months. We give you an honest timeline for your situation at the start.
Is it too late to plan for Medicaid if a nursing home is already likely?
Florida Medicaid looks back five years at transfers, so earlier is always better — but late planning is not no planning. Even families at the nursing-home door usually have lawful options to protect a portion of what they have. The mistake is guessing; the fix is a conversation.
Your testimonials sound wonderful. Will my experience be the same?
We hope so, and we work at it — but every family and every estate is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. What we can promise is the same process: published fees, unhurried meetings, and documents done properly.
