A plan that speaks for you when you can't.
Wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives, drafted so your wishes are clear and your family is spared avoidable disputes.
Estate Planning with Curtis LeBlanc
An estate plan is more than a will. It decides who makes financial and medical decisions if you are ever unable to, who cares for your minor children, how your property passes, and how much of it goes through probate court.
Curtis builds plans around your family as it actually is: blended families, a child who needs extra support, a family business, property in more than one state, or simply a wish to keep things private and out of court.
How Curtis can help.
Every matter is different. These are the situations clients most often bring to him.
Last wills
Clear instructions for your property and the guardian you choose for minor children, signed with the formalities Florida law requires.
Revocable living trusts
Hold property in a trust you control during life so it can pass to your beneficiaries without a full probate administration.
Durable powers of attorney
Name someone you trust to handle banking, property and bills if you cannot, without a court-appointed guardian.
Health care surrogate & living will
Choose who speaks to your doctors and record your wishes about life-prolonging care.
Pre-need guardian designation
Tell the court in advance who you want as your guardian if one is ever needed.
Plan reviews & updates
Marriage, divorce, a new child, a move to Florida or a new business are all reasons to revisit what you signed years ago.
What to expect.
Clear steps, explained up front.
Conversation
We talk about your family, what you own and what worries you most.
Design
Curtis recommends the documents that fit, in plain English, and explains how they work together.
Signing
Everything is signed with the witnesses and notary Florida law calls for, and you leave knowing where your originals are.
Estate Planning questions, answered.
Do I need a trust, or is a will enough?
It depends on what you own, where it is and how private you want things to be. A will usually still goes through probate; assets held in a funded revocable trust generally do not. Curtis will tell you honestly which fits your situation.
What makes a will valid in Florida?
Florida requires the will to be in writing and signed at the end by you in the presence of two witnesses, who also sign. Adding a notarized self-proving affidavit lets the court accept it later without tracking down the witnesses.
Does Florida homestead affect my plan?
Yes. Florida's constitution limits how you can leave your homestead if you are survived by a spouse or a minor child. These rules surprise many families, so they should be addressed directly in your plan.
How often should I update my plan?
Review it after any major life event, such as a marriage, divorce, birth, death in the family, move to a new state or sale of a business, and at least every few years otherwise.
These answers are general information about Florida law, not legal advice for your situation. Laws change; call to discuss your specific facts.
Talk to Curtis about estate planning.
Start with a free 20-minute consultation.