Wills, Probate

Trusts, Estate Planning

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

Personal Representative

I have been a friend of Heidi and her family for a very long time which is why, after my dad passes away and I needed to create a will and set up a trust account, I called Heidi. When we met, she explained everything I needed to do so she could set up my will and trust. She told me what she would do once I finished my part. She asked me very detailed questions about my wishes. She drafted my will and trust account and when I arrive at her office for the final signing, all the documentation was laid out for me very clearly. She went through all the documents with me, with explanations of them all, in case there might be anything was not as I wanted. It was very obvious to me she was very knowledgeable in her craft. Heidi is a true professional who helped me with my estate planning, her attention to detail is top notch. I would highly recommend Heidi to anyone considering their trust or estate planning, she is the best!

~ Neighbor

I can't say enough good things about Heidi - she 100% saved the day on a house purchase my daughter was making - there were issues with a Life Estate which my husband and I knew nothing about. Heidi not only educated me but helped the seller (their son was the Trustee) with some very complicated issues that could have potentially blown the sale. Because of Heidi's legal expertise with elder law/estates and trusts, my daughter closed on the house this week.

~ Denise M

beneficiary on your retirement account

Why You Should Change the Beneficiary on your Retirement Account

This is an important question I am asked by clients and the answer may surprise you.

Why do I have to change my beneficiary on my retirement account? Can’t I just name a beneficiary in my Will for this money?

Answer: Beneficiaries listed on retirement accounts override any direction in an Estate Plan. For example, if you get divorced and remarry but fail to put spouse number two as the beneficiary on your retirement account and you list them in the Will to receive this money.  Depending on the type of plan there is a VERY strong possibility that the retirement money goes to the individual listed as the beneficiary —eek! Your EX-wife.  Imagine the mess that would leave after you pass.

This scenario is one example of why it is critical to work with an Estate Planning Attorney to put your plan in place. Using a professional pays off in so many ways and will provide peace of mind that your wishes are correctly drafted so your wishes can be followed after you pass.

 

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