Free Last Will and Power of Attorney
Can I Make My Own Will or nominate a Power of Attorney or create an Advance Healthcare Directive & HIPAA Authorization in Florida? Yes. Florida residents can create their own will or POA without an attorney. If you know who you want to handle your estate, what assets you have and who you want to receive those assets, you are ready to make a will. A notary is required to make your will self-proving . When a will is self-proving, it can be admitted to probate without needing your witnesses’ testimony, which can speed up the process. The witnesses’ signatures are also notarized on a self-proved will, as such the notary may not serve as one of the witnesses. See the list of suggested witnesses in our FAQ below . A last will and testament in Florida distributes assets, appoints your personal representative, and appoints minor children’s guardianship, and must be reviewed periodically to maintain validity, especially due to Florida’s probate courts not allowing oral declarations or h