Ft. Lauderdale Probate Lawyer
Robert L. King

Robert L. King - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Probate Lawyer

Probate/Estates

At the Law Offices of Robert L. King, we believe Ft. Lauderdale probate does not have to be the nightmare it is reputed to be. By helping parties cooperate and keeping them informed about the process, probate can be as worry-free as any other type of estate administration.

Our attorneys help administer all types of estates to ensure parties' wishes are carried out, debts are settled, assets are distributed and all appropriate taxes are paid. We have been administering estates for more than 30 years. We understand the laws, know the system and how to avoid costly errors.

We also serve as ancillary administrators for residents of other states who own property in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Wills/Trusts

Too many people Ft. Lauderdale wait to establish wills and trusts because they simply don't want to think about it. But it is so important to put your wishes in a legal document so that they can be carried out and not challenged. Frankly, if your wills and trusts are not set up correctly, you might as well not have done them.

Often, people think that if they don't yet have children, they don't need a will. Everyone should have a will. You may have assets you don't realize. If you die without a will, state law will decide how to distribute those assets.

One quite common situation occurs when one spouse dies, followed shortly by the death of the surviving spouse. Most often a will says the first spouse's assets go to the surviving spouse. But, when that second spouse dies, all of the assets go to the second spouse's family. The first spouse's family gets nothing.

A simple will can make sure your assets go to whomever you wish.

Trusts are also a vital planning tool in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. In many cases, trusts can save an estate a good deal of money on taxes. We can advise you on whether your estate and your goals warrant establishing a trust. Then we can draft a trust that will achieve those goals. We handle revocable and irrevocable trusts and living trusts. We also will administer trusts on a client's behalf.

Estate Planning

At The Law Offices of Robert L. King in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, we know planning your estate is one of the most important tasks you'll undertake. We work to ensure every base is covered so that you can relax.

Our Ft. Lauderdale, Florida estate planning lawyers create estate plans that facilitate the handling of taxes, wills, insurance, property and trusts. Our lawyers possess significant knowledge in this ever-changing area of law.

We handle estates from the simple to the complex and offer a wide range of services, including: