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Florida Last Will and Testament

A Last Will and Testament outlines how your assets should be distributed after death. Attorney-drafted templates are quick and simple to complete.

Jayne Welch
Reviewed by Jayne Welch Content Attorney / Legal Editor, US Legal Forms

Similar documents: key differences

  • Will vs. Trust — a will distributes assets after death, while a trust manages assets during life and after death.
  • Formal Will vs. Holographic Will — a formal will is typed and witnessed, whereas a holographic will is handwritten and may not need witnesses.
  • Testamentary Will vs. Living Will — a testamentary will takes effect after death, while a living will specifies medical preferences during life.
  • Joint Will vs. Mutual Will — a joint will is a single document for two people, while mutual wills are separate documents reflecting similar intentions.
  • Self-Proving Will vs. Simple Will — a self-proving will is validated with witness signatures, while a simple will may not include such provisions.

Types of Will forms

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Standard Will

With Minor Children

Plan your estate and protect your minor children's future with a legally sound will tailored for married individuals.

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Standard Will

With Minor Children (Prior Marriage)

Ensure your wishes are honored with a comprehensive will tailored for married individuals with children from previous relationships.

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Standard Will

With Adult Children (Prior Marriage)

Create a legal document that determines how your assets are distributed after death, specifically tailored for married individuals with adult children from a prior marriage.

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Standard Will

With Adult Children

Create a comprehensive will tailored for a married person with adult children to ensure your estate is distributed according to your wishes.

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Standard Will

With Adult + Minor Children

Plan your estate effectively with this comprehensive document that outlines asset distribution and guardian appointments for your children.

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Standard Will

With Adult + Minor Children (Prior Marriage)

Secure your family's future with a legal document that outlines your wishes for property distribution and guardianship of minor children.

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Standard Will

With No Children

Create a legally binding will to specify how your assets are distributed upon your death, ensuring your spouse is taken care of.

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Mutual Wills

Not Married with Minor Children

Design a comprehensive will for partners who are not married but share minor children, outlining property distribution and guardianship.

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Mutual Wills

Not Married with No Children

Create mutual wills to outline property distribution for partners living together, not married, with no children.

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Standard Will

Codicil / Amendment (General)

Update your existing will with important amendments like beneficiaries or executor appointments easily and legally.

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Standard Will

Pour-Over Will (to Trust)

Secure your living trust with a will that directs any remaining assets to it after your death.

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Standard Will

For Other Persons

Plan for the distribution of your assets after death, appoint a guardian for minor children, and choose a personal representative to manage your estate.

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Complex / Trust-Based

Codicil / Amendment — Testamentary Pet Trust

Easily modify your will to include provisions for the care of your pets after your death or disability.

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Complex / Trust-Based

Complex Will with Credit-Shelter Marital Trust

Create a comprehensive will that establishes a credit shelter marital trust, ensuring protection from estate taxes for high-value estates.

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Revocations

Revocation of Will

Ensure your last wishes are clear by formally revoking any previous wills, preventing confusion for your heirs.

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Other

Estate Planning Questionnaire and Worksheets

Gather essential information for effective estate planning with this comprehensive questionnaire, ensuring your wishes are clearly outlined and organized.

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Other

Proof of Will

Use this document to officially affirm a will in cases where witnesses are unavailable or incompetent.

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Standard Will

With Minor Children

Plan for your minor children's future and ensure your wishes are honored with a legally binding directive.

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Standard Will

With Adult Children

Create a legally binding will to designate beneficiaries and appoint a personal representative, ensuring your wishes are honored after your passing.

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Standard Will

With Adult + Minor Children

Ensure your estate is distributed as you wish with this essential document for single parents, detailing guardianship and property distribution for minor and adult children.

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Standard Will

With No Children

Create a clear plan for your assets and final wishes with this simple item, designed for single people without children.

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Standard Will

With Minor Children

Ensure your minor children are provided for after your passing with a legally sound will tailored for divorced individuals.

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Standard Will

With Adult Children

Create a comprehensive will that reflects your wishes after divorce, ensuring your adult children's inheritance is clearly defined.

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Standard Will

With Adult + Minor Children

Prepare a legal document to clarify how your assets will be distributed after your death, especially for divorced parents with children.

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Standard Will

With Blended Children

Create a legally binding will that reflects your family structure and specific wishes, ensuring your assets are distributed according to your preferences.

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Standard Will

With No Children

Prepare a will tailored for those who are divorced, without children, ensuring your estate is distributed according to your wishes.

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Standard Will

With Minor Children

Create a customized will tailored for a widow or widower with minor children, ensuring your estate is distributed according to your wishes.

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Standard Will

With Adult Children

Create a legal document to specify how your assets will be distributed upon your death, ensuring your wishes are honored.

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Standard Will

With Adult + Minor Children

Create a customized will that reflects your wishes for your estate, ensuring your spouse and children are protected and provided for after your passing.

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Standard Will

With No Children

Create a tailored will to properly distribute your assets after your death, ensuring your wishes are honored.

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Common Florida Last Will and Testament documents

  • Individual Will — outlines asset distribution for a single person.
  • Pour-Over Will — directs assets into a trust upon death.
  • Mutual Will — shared by two people, detailing joint wishes.
  • Holographic Will — handwritten will without witnesses.
  • Self-Proving Will — includes a statement confirming validity and witnesses.
  • Statutory Will — follows a standardized form provided by state law.

FAQs

Not necessarily; a will is sufficient for many, but trusts can offer additional benefits.

If you do not have a will, state laws will determine asset distribution, which may not align with your wishes.

It's wise to review and update your will every few years or after major life events.

Beneficiary designations usually take precedence over your will for those specific assets.

Yes, you can appoint separate individuals for financial and healthcare decisions.

How to get started

Begin your estate planning process with these simple steps.

  • Find a template that suits your specific needs.
  • Review the template details and signing requirements.
  • Access the template with a subscription.
  • Complete the document using the online editor.
  • Export or send the completed document as needed.

Practical tip

Consider creating a will first, as it provides clear instructions for asset distribution.

Glossary

WillA document specifying how assets are distributed after death.
ExecutorThe person responsible for managing the deceased's estate.
BeneficiaryAn individual designated to receive assets from a will.
GuardianshipLegal arrangement for caring for minor children.
ProbateThe legal process of validating a will and distributing assets.
Testamentary WillA will that takes effect upon the testator's death.
Holographic WillA handwritten will that may not need witnesses.
Pour-Over WillA will that transfers assets into an existing trust.
Living WillA document outlining medical preferences during incapacitation.
Self-Proving WillA will accompanied by proof of validity and witness signatures.

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