Planning a Trust

One option to consider in your estate planning is whether to set up a trust instead of or in addition to the preparation of a will.  One of the most common types of trusts is the living trust, which you create and control while you are still alive rather than one that is created upon your death.    

A key reason for planning a trust is that you can pass your wealth and property on to your beneficiaries quickly and efficiently without the involvement of a probate court.  

A trust versus a will

Compared to a simple will, a living trust can be more time-consuming and expensive to set up.  But because the trust transfers ownership of your property directly to your beneficiaries, you avoid probate and public scrutiny.  Since a trust holds title to property for the beneficiaries, it is generally harder to contest a trust than a will, but it can happen.

We can help you contest a will if necessary

When wills go to probate, they are scrutinized and even tossed out if they do not satisfy legal requirements.  If you are party to an Orlando will dispute or are being left out of a will unfairly, you should consult an attorney knowledgeable about how to contest a will in Orlando. In the event you need to contest a will, we can help. Our attorneys have years of experience in Florida probate law and have helped many clients with will disputes. Read more about estate litigation

Setting up a trust in Florida

At the Law Offices of Baldwin & Morrison, P.A., we understand all facets of the Wills & Probate process and offer a wide range of estate planning services, including trusts. Contact one of our Orlando trust lawyers for a consultation today.

Baldwin & Morrison brings years of experience and an in-depth legal knowledge to all of their cases. They provide legal services in the areas of probate, wills, trusts, and real estate law to residents of Orlando, Winter Park, Casselberry, Sanford, Lake Mary and surrounding cities.