Wills & Probate
A legal will in Jacksonville must adhere to certain formalities before coming into effect. These factors must be followed as to avoid issues such as will contests or will disputes after the will has been executed:
- The will maker (called a testator) must be at least 18 years of age
- The will must be in writing.
- The will must be signed by the testator and two witnesses
- The testator and both witnesses must watch as each person signs the will.
- The testator must be of sound mind and must know that what he or she is signing is his or her will.
Once each of these requirements is met, the testator will be ready to complete a Jacksonville legal will.
Wills in Jacksonville
After meeting the requirements to create a legal will in Jacksonville, the testator and his attorney should discuss what other steps will be taken in their wills and probate case. A crucial part of even the most basic of estate plans is a last will and testament, but experienced attorneys from Grady H. Williams, Jr. Attorneys at Law, P.A. can also help you determine whether a Jacksonville Living Will is necessary as a part of your estate plan. Living wills are special stipulations that you set up in case you are incapacitated to the point that you cannot advise medical professionals on how you wish to be treated.
Jacksonville probate
Probating a will in Jacksonville is a complex but manageable process of distributing assets from a person who has passed away to that person’s friends and family. A local area attorney can be the greatest of help to probate a will in Jacksonville. The attorneys at Grady H. Williams, Jr., Attorneys at Law, P.A. are experienced in probating wills in Jacksonville, and are able to do so with the compassion and sensitivity that you need during this difficult time.
Probating in Jacksonville requires a watchful eye over the process, to ensure that crucial deadlines are not missed and that the proper paperwork is filed with the court on time. Your attorney can monitor the process, ensuring that your family member’s wishes are executed in the most efficient manner possible.
Jacksonville will dispute
A will dispute in Jacksonville can be stressful and traumatic. You have just experienced the death of a loved one and a family member or friend may raise a challenge to their established will. This challenge may be intended to ensure that your now-deceased family member’s wishes are followed, but it can also, unfortunately, be raised in order to benefit the challenger. Attorneys that are experienced with a Jacksonville will contest can help you navigate the minefield of a will contest.
Contact the attorneys at Grady H. Williams, Jr., Attorneys at Law, P.A.
Our main office is located at 1543 Kingsley Avenue, Building 5, Orange Park, Florida 32073. Please contact this office by phone at 904-264-8800 or by fax at 904-264-015.
You can reach our Jacksonville office by phone, at 904-268-8170, or by mail, at P.O. Box 1542, Orange Park, Florida, 32067.
