A fatal mistake in estate planning is not having a plan. Although, Carey’s plan involves joining “American Idol” as the new judge, South Floridians who do not have a Will in place, risk placing their loved ones at the mercy of another type of judge…the one presiding over the Probate court.

For example, if you have any minor children, they may not end up with the guardians of your choice and raised with the “Vision of Love” you imagined. Instead, the Probate judge will determine guardian appointment when there are no express instructions stated in a Will. You might unintentionally be “Bringin’ On the Heartbreak” when your little ones end up in the wrong hands or in foster care as wards of the state!

In addition, without a properly drafted Will directing the distribution of your assets, Florida laws of intestacy are triggered. This means that state law will govern who gets your assets and how much. The result may be one that you may not have had in mind. Without a Will, your wishes concerning burial or cremation procedures will also not be fulfilled.

Therefore, it is of utmost importance to have an estate plan in place that ensures your wishes are honored after you die. The last thing you want is your loved ones trying to make it “Through the Rain” when a simple call to your South Florida estate planning attorney can avoid unnecessary heartbreak in the future.

If you have family, friends or even a charitable intent, the absence of an estate plan is inexcusable. For more information on successful Florida estate planning and probate techniques, please contact the South Florida law firm of Wild Felice & Partners, P.A. at 954-944-2855 or via email at info@wfplaw.com to schedule your free consultation.

It’s a Wild world. Are you protected?