Wills & Probate

Care for your loved ones now and in the future.

At the Law Office of Robert W Bauer, P.A., we provide legal guidance to families in north-central Florida who are considering the future of their estate. Often times, this requires the use of a will or trust. Our office can helps local families and out-of-state executors with probate and estate administration services. Our firm has the experience and commitment you need to accomplish your legal goals. We will advise or represent clients in Marion County, Alachua County, Bradford County, and Levy County, Florida. Contact our Attorneys today to discuss your options.

Planning for the future of your loved one is a critical part of ones legacy. Drafting a legal will can save your family from confusion, conflict, and strife when it comes time to manage those assets left behind. Creating a trust for the benefit of a child's education or to meet other needs can make a huge difference to your family. Communicating your wishes about emergency or end-of-life medical care will ease the burden of decision-making during such a difficult time. Our office canprovide information and timely service regarding wills and trusts, estate taxes, and asset protection. After gaining a full understanding of your objectives, we will prepare the legal documents necessary to accomplish your goals:

• Drafting simple wills, pour-over wills,or a trust

• Revocable trusts

• Quitclaim deeds

• Health care surrogate forms/medical powers of attorney to give someone the ability to make medical decisions on your behalf

• Financial powers of attorney so someone can handle your financial and business affairs if you cannot

• Living wills or health care directives to communicate your wishes about medical care

Probating an Estate in Florida

Probate is the legal process of carrying out the directions established in a will, including the distribution of property and paying off debt. It also wraps up an estate by collecting debts owed to the deceased and paying any outstanding taxes. In Florida, an attorney is required to probate an estate, in addition to an executor or personal representative. There are generally three ways to approach the probate of an estate: 

• General probate administration
• Summary administration for estates less than $75,000 in value
• Ancillary administration for estates being administered by an executor in another state