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In the state of Florida, if you’re over the age of 18, I always say you need a will. If you pass in the State of Florida without a will what happens to your assets is directed by state statute: your spouse, your children, your parents, your siblings, and your grandparents may receive some or all of your assets. However, if you have a will, you get to direct how everything that you own is passed down. If you have a will, you also get to direct whether you wish to be buried or cremated. In a will, you can also nominate a guardian for who you wish to care for your children if something happens to you and their other parent simultaneously.
In short, everyone in the state of Florida over the age of 18 needs a will. You not only get to direct how your assets are passed down, but you also get to direct whether you wish to be buried or cremated and nominate a guardian for any of your minor children.
Contact an attorney today if you do not yet have a will, or if it’s been a couple of years since your will has been revised.