Fort Walton Beach Estate Planning Lawyer
Protect Your Estate With An Experienced Estate Planning Attorney in Florida Today
Per Florida law, when a person passes away their property and assets transfer ownership to new legal owners. With the assistance of a Fort Walton Beach estate planning attorney, you will be able to do the following:
- Create legal documentation that states your medical choices
- Pre-plan your funeral
- Divide your property and assets while saving your family the stress of uncertainty
Estate planning laws in Fort Walton Beach, FL are complicated, and without proper legal assistance you may cause yourself and your relatives more harm than good.
At Vanover Law Firm, our Fort Walton Beach estate planning attorneys are well-versed in elder and estate plans.
What Are the Legal Aspects of Estate Planning?
The legal aspects of estate planning involve drafting living wills, trusts, power of attorney (POA), and other legal documents to simplify any transfer and manage the property after death. When estates are not manageable, and someone dies without a will, distribution of possessions goes to their next of kin.
An individual can also hire an estate planning lawyer hourly to handle a level of maintenance to your estate, take care of disputes when necessary, and make sure your will carries out according to plan.
For more information regarding estate management, check out
our informative estates blog & read about our free seminars.
Planning for your estate ensures that your property and financial assets in Fort Walton Beach are distributed per your wishes.
Successful planning will protect the interests of the deceased’s loved ones and ensure guardian care is available for children or relatives with specific or special needs.
It will also minimize the impact of state, federal, and estate Florida taxes.
If you don’t have a plan with a valid will in Fort Walton Beach, the division of your assets will be heavily taxed and decided by the state or your family members.
How our Fort Walton Beach estate planning lawyers can help you:
- Revocable living trusts
- Wills
- Advanced health care directives
- Asset protection planning
- Tax considerations
Testimonials
Why People Choose to Work With Us
At Vanover Law firm, we strive to provide the best representation to our clients. Please take a moment to read what our past clients had to say about their experience with Vanover Law Firm.
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"The man is truly a blessing. If you find yourself in any kind of similar situation call Mr. Christopher Wayne Garrett!"Let me start by wishing I could put 10 stars! I was in a horrible situation when I contacted Mr. Garrett. I was arrested and charged with a 2nd DUI within a two year span and was ultimately facing jail time. His services are reasonably priced, and he worked on my case diligently. I never had to set foot in a courtroom. my mindset from the beginning was that the best case scenario was that my charges would be dropped to a lesser charge. Which still would have hurt me financially and put my job in jeopardy. After a few continuances so Mr. Garrett had time to review my case, I got an unexpected call. The call was to inform me that my case was DISMISSED!!!!!! I couldn’t believe it. Through his knowledge of the legal system and persistence he was able to get my case thrown out. The man is truly a blessing. If you find yourself in any kind of similar situation call Mr. Christopher Wayne Garrett!- Tyler
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"The absolute best decision I made!"
Mr. Garrett said," I plan to help you. " There was nothing wrong on the state's end, and he STILL had my charges dropped to a lower sentence.
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""Referred by friend""Want to thank Chris Garrett & his staff for their prompt and professional service. With many attorneys to choose from in the area, Chris came highly recommended to handle my case by a friend. I am very pleased with the outcome and will refer him in the future to anyone seeking his professional services. Thanks again Chris!- Brandon
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"Everything was done professionally, and I have the most respect for his help in my case. I would highly recommend Keith Vanover, and I use him again without hesitation."Vanover handled my case very professionally. The quote he gave me of what the cost would be to take care of my case never changed. Everything was done professionally, and I have the most respect for his help in my case. I would highly recommend Keith Vanover, and I use him again without hesitation. If someone is looking the best Lawyer in Crestview area then Keith is it.- Former Client
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"DUI for charging my phone"Great team, Chris and Angela are great, although things didn’t go easy through the COVID period they battled for me, unfortunately my Life took a turn and regretfully I backed out of going to trial and took the plea offered, I know what I did and I would make the same decision again in that situation but unfortunately some of the best decisions are punishable by law, I truly think Mr. Garret would have been a force to be reckoned with at trial, and I would have love to have witnessed it, but life is life. I would whole heartedly recommend him and his team, they where a blessing to me in the understanding all my circumstances.. God Bless- Ken Strickland
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"I couldn't be happier with my experience."Mr. Garrett represented me in a DUI case and did an amazing doing so. His staff was more than helpful throughout the process and I couldn't be happier with my experience. In the end I was found not guilty do to the knowledge, experience and hard work put forth by my Mr. Garrett. Thanks again!!- Brandon
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"I always felt my best interest was their focus and they worked hard to conclude my case in a favorable manner."Very professional attorney and great care was taken with my case. I always felt my best interest was their focus and they worked hard to conclude my case in a favorable manner. I highly recommend them.- Kate
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"Mr. Garrett and his team did an amazing job representing me and helping me through the process. In the end I was acquitted by jury because of Mr. Garrett's knowledge and experience, couldn't be happier."Mr. Garrett and his team did an amazing job representing me and helping me through the process. In the end I was acquitted by jury because of Mr. Garrett's knowledge and experience, couldn't be happier. Thanks again!!- Brandon
Our Values
What Our Work Means To Us
Vanover Law Firm P.A. is here to help you get the results you need with a team you can trust.
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Over 30 Years of Combined Legal Experience
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Client Centered. Results Driven.
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Air Force Veteran Owned Business
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Free Consultations Available
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Local Attorneys
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Successfully Handled Over 3,000 DUIs