Estate Planning Attorney in Pembroke Pines, FL
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives built around your family and your wishes — drafted by an attorney you can actually reach.
What's Included
A well-drafted estate plan protects your family, your assets, and your wishes — and spares your loved ones unnecessary stress and expense down the road. Graziano Law Group works with clients throughout Broward County to build estate plans tailored to their circumstances, whether simple or complex.
- Last wills and testaments
- Revocable and irrevocable trusts
- Durable powers of attorney
- Healthcare surrogate designations and living wills
- Beneficiary planning and asset protection strategies
Who This Helps
Clients typically reach out for estate planning help when they're:
- Starting or growing a family and want to name guardians
- Buying a home or accumulating assets worth protecting
- Updating an outdated will or estate plan
- Concerned about who would make medical or financial decisions if they became incapacitated
- Wanting to minimize stress, delay, and expense for their family
- Experiencing a major life change such as marriage, divorce, or a new child
Does This Sound Familiar?
Worried about what happens to your family if something unexpected happens to you?
Confused about the difference between a will and a trust, and which one you actually need?
Concerned your current plan is outdated after a marriage, divorce, or new child?
Unsure who would make medical or financial decisions for you if you couldn't?
You're not alone — these are the exact questions that bring most clients through the door. Estate planning shouldn't be complicated or stressful, and getting started is more straightforward than most people expect.
Estate Planning FAQ
Do I need a will if I don't have many assets?
A will does more than distribute property — it names guardians for minor children and designates who handles your affairs. Most adults benefit from having at least a basic will regardless of estate size.
What's the difference between a will and a trust?
A will directs how assets are distributed after death and typically goes through probate. A trust can hold and manage assets during your lifetime and after, and may avoid probate depending on how it's structured. Many estate plans use both.
Can I update my estate plan later?
Yes. Estate plans should be reviewed after major life events — marriage, divorce, a new child, buying property, or the death of a named beneficiary or fiduciary.
Does Florida recognize wills executed in another state?
Florida generally recognizes out-of-state wills that were validly executed where they were signed, but Florida has specific execution and witness requirements. It's worth having an out-of-state estate plan reviewed after relocating to Florida.
How much does estate planning cost in Florida?
Costs vary based on complexity, but as a general range, a simple will-based plan often runs $750 to $1,500, while a plan built around a revocable living trust more commonly falls between $2,500 and $5,000. Many Florida estate planning attorneys, including this firm, quote a flat fee for standard plans so you know the total cost before any work begins.
What is the "5 by 5 rule" in estate planning?
The "5 by 5 rule," or "5 by 5 power," is a provision sometimes built into irrevocable trusts that lets a beneficiary withdraw the greater of $5,000 or 5% of the trust's value each year. Any unused withdrawal right expires at year's end rather than carrying forward, which gives a beneficiary limited, predictable access to trust funds without triggering the tax consequences of a broader withdrawal power.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Grab our free Florida Estate Planning Checklist — a practical, one-page-per-section guide to the documents, asset inventory, and key decisions behind a solid plan.
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