Estate Planning Services
Wills
Wills in Florida: Protecting Your Family and Your Legacy
A will is one of the most important tools in any estate plan. It allows you to decide how your property will be distributed, who will care for your minor children, and who will be responsible for carrying out your wishes. Without a will, Florida law decides these matters — and the result may not reflect what you want for your family.
Whether you have a modest estate or significant assets, a properly drafted will provides clarity, reduces conflict, and ensures your loved ones are protected. At Lynn Law Group, we help clients throughout Fort Myers and across Florida create wills that reflect their values, safeguard their families, and stand up in probate court if challenged.
Powers of Attorney
Power of Attorney in Florida: Planning for Life’s What-Ifs
A power of attorney is a vital estate planning tool that allows you to appoint a trusted person to make decisions and manage your affairs while you are living. This authority can include handling financial matters, managing property, signing legal documents, or making health care decisions if you are unable to do so yourself.
There are different types of powers of attorney in Florida — including durable powers of attorney, health care surrogate designations, and limited powers for specific transactions. Choosing the right form ensures your wishes are respected if you become incapacitated due to illness, injury, or even during a planned medical procedure.
It’s important to remember that a power of attorney ends at death, which is why it should be paired with a will or trust as part of a complete estate plan. At Lynn Law Group, we guide clients in Fort Myers and throughout Florida in drafting powers of attorney that provide peace of mind and protect their families.
Health Care Surrogates & Mental Health Care Surrogates
Health Care and Mental Health Care Surrogates in Florida
A health care surrogate is a person you legally designate to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to speak for yourself. This ensures that someone you trust — not the courts or distant relatives — has the authority to guide your care during a medical crisis.
Florida law also allows you to name a mental health care surrogate, who can make decisions about psychiatric treatment if you are unable to do so. This is especially important for individuals who may face periods of incapacity, hospitalization, or treatment under Florida’s Baker Act.
By appointing a health care and/or mental health care surrogate, you provide peace of mind to your loved ones and ensure your wishes are honored. At Lynn Law Group, we help clients throughout Fort Myers and across Florida prepare these designations as part of a complete estate plan that protects both your physical and mental health needs.
Trusts
Trusts in Florida: Control, Protection, and Peace of Mind
A trust is one of the most powerful estate planning tools available. Unlike a will, a trust takes effect while you are still living and allows you to control how your assets are managed and distributed both during your lifetime and after your death.
Trusts offer many advantages: they can help your family avoid the time and expense of probate, maintain privacy, plan for incapacity, and protect assets for future generations. They are especially valuable for blended families, individuals with significant property, or anyone who wants to make sure their wishes are carried out with precision.
Although setting up a trust may cost more initially than a simple will, the long-term savings — in court costs, attorney fees, and family stress — often more than justify the investment. At Lynn Law Group, we work with clients across Fort Myers and throughout Florida to create customized trusts that fit their unique family and financial goals.