Florida Estate Planning Attorney
Estate planning gives you clarity, control, and peace of mind - while saving your family time, money, and unnecessary stress. At De Paz Law, we help Pinellas County and Tampa Bay families create estate plans that protect children, preserve assets, minimize probate, and prevent conflict. Whether you're starting with a will or building a comprehensive trust-based plan, we guide you with plain-English advice and Florida-specific legal precision.
From Largo and Clearwater to downtown St. Petersburg and across Tampa Bay, families turn to us to plan confidently and keep their affairs private.
Why Estate Planning Matters
Estate planning isn't just about documents - it's about outcomes.
Without a plan, Florida courts decide how your assets are handled, which often leads to longer timelines, and higher costs. The larger the estate, the more expensive and time-consuming probate becomes. A thoughtful estate plan helps you:
- Save substantial time and money by avoiding or minimizing probate
- Keep the government and courts out of your family's private affairs
- Protect minor children and name guardians clearly
- Reduce confusion and infighting among loved ones
- Ensure your wishes are honored exactly as intended
- Preserve family relationships along with family wealth
Planning ahead replaces uncertainty with structure - and stress with clarity.
What's Included in an Estate Plan
Every estate plan is tailored, but most plans include some or all of the following:
Wills
Direct how assets are distributed and name guardians for minor children.
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Trusts
Avoid probate, maintain privacy, and streamline asset transfers.
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Powers of Attorney
Authorize trusted individuals to manage financial and legal matters if you're incapacitated.
Advance Health Care Directives
Document medical wishes and appoint a healthcare surrogate.
Beneficiary Coordination & Asset Alignment
Ensure accounts, policies, and property align with your plan to avoid conflicts.
We also assist with
deeds, trust funding, asset assignments, and business succession planning to ensure your plan actually works in real life - not just on paper.
Our Estate Planning Options
We offer structured planning options based on your needs and complexity:
Will Protection Plan - will-based planning with guardian protection
Our Process
Estate planning should feel clear and manageable.
Why Choose De Paz Law
- 10+ years focused exclusively on Florida estate law
- Thousands of families served across Pinellas & Tampa Bay
- Team-based support (attorney + associate)
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2020-2023) & Super Lawyers (2024)
- Secure client portal and e-signature tools
- Clear communication, direct attorney access
- English & Spanish support (hablamos español)