Protect Your Florida Lifestyle
From retirement assets to your homestead, ensure everything is protected under Florida law.
Florida Estate Planning Rules
Creating a will in Florida comes with specific requirements. This page provides general information, not legal advice. Verify current requirements with a licensed attorney before relying on a generated document.
Witness Requirements
Two witnesses who must be present at the same time
Probate Threshold
Estates under $75,000 (Summary Administration) may qualify for simplified procedures.
Specific Laws You Should Know
Homestead Protection
Florida has unique "Homestead" laws that protect your primary residence from creditors and restrict how you can leave it to heirs if you have a spouse or minor children.
Self-Proving Affidavit
To speed up probate in Florida, it is highly recommended to make your will "self-proving" by having it notarized at the time of signing. My Last Word includes instructions for this step.
Using My Last Word in Florida
The builder provides a printable starting point and a conservative signing checklist. It does not replace state-specific legal advice.
- Printable witness signature lines.
- General state signing reminders.
- Prompts for common estate and digital-asset decisions.