Estate Planning and Probate

Key West, Florida, Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys

Planning for the future can be a daunting task. However, not planning for the future can place an enormous burden on family and heirs. At Horan, Wallace & Higgins, LLP, in Key West, Florida, our attorneys have the skill and experience to provide comprehensive advice on estate planning, estate administration, and probate advice.

Skilled Estate Planning Lawyers

Every estate is different. Our attorneys tailor estate plans to the specific needs and wishes of each client. Whether an estate is small and relatively straightforward or involves significant legal issues including, extensive real estate holdings and family owned businesses, our lawyers have the experience necessary to analyze our clients’ needs and make recommendations, including other professionals, based on the situation. However, there are some components that are common to a majority of estate plans, or can be addressed independently, including:

    »   Pour-over wills
    »   Powers of attorney
    »   Trusts and receiverships
    »   Living wills
    »   Healthcare surrogate
    »   Guardianship

In addition, our firm has significant experience handling the succession planning issues associated with transferring ownership interests in closely held or family owned businesses. Regardless of the complexity of an estate, our lawyers have the knowledge to ensure our clients are able to distribute their assets as they see fit.

Probate and Estate Administration

With proper estate planning, the administration and probate of an estate should be relatively straightforward. Our attorneys regularly represent estate administrators, and heirs that are named in estate documents. In addition, our attorneys are prepared to represent clients in contesting wills and challenging actions by estate administrators. Our lawyers are committed to providing an expeditious resolution to estate matters.