Wills, Probate

Trusts, Estate Planning

210 South Beach Street, Suite 202
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 257-3332

Personal Representative

In a time of sadness & grief, I searched the area for an attorney who would work with me and my budget. After the first call with Mrs. Heidi, I knew that I had found someone who truly cared, who was understanding and patient with my circumstances. She knew that I did not know much about the probate court (I felt so lost and defeated) and she went over and above to explain it all to me and what was going to be happening in the upcoming months. Probate court is not something that happens quickly, my family & I were out of our home for months on end and Mrs. Heidi did everything she could to expedite the process of us moving back in. She provided us with all the information, communicated everything with us as she found out and made the (tough) process so smooth. She is super knowledgeable in her scope and works thoroughly on the documents needed. I am very very grateful my family and I chose Heidi and I strongly recommend anyone who needs Estate Planning to inquire with her.
Not to mention, everyone who works in her office and beside of her is equally as amazing as she is. Her office staff was simply dedicated, always pleasant, compassionate, and kindhearted. They made me feel like we've been friends forever. They communicated with me & sympathized with me, they treated me like a person they loved, not just another customer, and they truly cared about how I was doing despite what I was going through at the time. I applaud them and Mrs. Heidi tremendously for everything they have done for us.
There are not enough words that could show my true appreciation and thankfulness for this group of people and this office.

~ Briana L

Estate planning & Wills
Attorney Webb is thorough, efficient, and organized.
She made everything easy to understand and answered all my questions. She was also readily available for additional questions.
I would highly recommend her to family and friends.

~ Monica P

Importance of an Estate Plan

The Importance of an Estate Plan

Many people do not have an estate plan in place because their need was never adequately described or understood, and the purpose of this blog post is to explain why most people need to meet with an attorney to put a plan in place.

There are some reasons why everybody, regardless of the value of assets owned, should have an estate plan.

Distributing Assets in the Intended Manner

Suppose you die without having an estate plan. All property you own is distributed under state law. A state’s distribution plan often conflicts with your intentions.

Minimizing Need for Probate

As discussed in a previous post, Probate is the legal process where a court ensures that all assets owned by you are distributed. This process usually requires that notice be given to all interested parties, including creditors, ensure that all debts are paid, and distribute all remaining assets by either your Will or, if none, applicable state law. Meeting with an Estate Planning Attorney to put your documents in order will help minimize complications with the probate process if that is a goal of your plan.

Incapacity Planning

A plan should address what will happen when and if you become incapacitated without the need for a court-appointed guardian, conservator, or other fiduciary. A Power of attorney should be appointed to manage your finances if you are unable. A Health Care Surrogate should be designated to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. The same individual can also be named in a “living will” to work with doctors and determine whether to remove life support —or never administer it.

Heidi S. Webb, Attorney at Law, serves clients all over the state of Florida with Estate Planning and Probate. She has offices in Daytona Beach and Melbourne but can meet via phone or Zoom with clients statewide. Contact her today to schedule a free consultation. Visit her page on Facebook or see what her clients are saying to learn more about Heidi at www.heidiwebb.com.

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