Do I need a will or a living trust in Florida?

Most Florida families benefit from both. A will directs asset distribution but goes through probate court. A living trust avoids probate entirely, is private, and manages your assets if you become incapacitated. Our attorneys recommend the right combination for your specific situation during your free consultation.

What happens if I die without a will in Florida?

Florida's intestacy laws decide who gets everything — and the court decides who raises your children. Your wishes are completely ignored. Probate can take 1-2 years and cost 3-5% of your estate. A properly drafted will prevents all of this.

How much does estate planning cost in Florida?

The Golden Attorneys offers transparent, flat-fee pricing with no hidden costs. A basic will package is very affordable. A comprehensive living trust plan for a couple typically costs a fraction of what probate would cost without one. Call (561) 800-2009 for an exact quote.

Can I protect my nail salon or small business through estate planning?

Absolutely. Business succession planning is critical for Florida small business owners. Without a plan, your business could go to probate court or be forced to close. We create living trusts and succession plans that protect your business and pass it seamlessly to your chosen heirs.

What is probate and why should I avoid it?

Probate is the Florida court process that distributes a deceased person's estate. It is public, expensive (2-5% of estate value), and can take 1-2 years. A living trust completely bypasses probate — assets transfer directly to your family within days, privately, and at minimal cost.

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Protect Your Family.
Protect Your Assets.
Before It's Too Late. Bảo Vệ Gia Đình Bạn.
Bảo Vệ Tài Sản Của Bạn.
Trước Khi Quá Muộn.

Without a proper will or living trust in Florida, everything you've built — your home, your business, your savings — goes to probate court. A judge decides what happens. We prevent that. Nếu không có di chúc hoặc living trust hợp lệ tại Florida, mọi thứ bạn đã gây dựng — nhà cửa, tiệm nail, nhà hàng, tiền tiết kiệm — sẽ vào tòa án di sản. Thẩm phán quyết định tất cả. Chúng tôi ngăn điều đó xảy ra.

⚠ The Harsh Reality — Right Now⚠ Thực Tế Đau Lòng — Ngay Lúc Này Over 60% of Florida families have no estate plan.Hơn 60% gia đình tại Florida không có kế hoạch di sản. If you died tonight, your home could be tied up in court for 1–2 years. Your children could be placed with someone you would never have chosen. Your nail salon or restaurant could be forced to close. One free call changes everything.

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Every Document Your Family Needs

Living Trust / Revocable Trust — Avoids probate completely
Last Will & Testament — Your wishes, legally enforced
Irrevocable Trust — Protects from creditors & taxes
Durable Power of Attorney — Protects finances
Healthcare Surrogate — Protects medical decisions
Probate Administration — When a loved one passes
Elder Law / Medicaid Planning — Nursing home protection
Business Succession Planning — Protect your business

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30-Second Assessment

Does Your Family Have
The Protection It Deserves?Gia Đình Bạn Đã Có
Sự Bảo Vệ Xứng Đáng Chưa? Gia Đình Bạn Đã Có
Sự Bảo Vệ Xứng Đáng Chưa?

Answer 4 quick questions. We'll show you exactly what's at risk and what you need right now.Trả lời 4 câu hỏi nhanh. Chúng tôi sẽ cho bạn biết chính xác rủi ro và những gì bạn cần ngay bây giờ.

Do you own a home or real estate in Florida?Bạn có sở hữu nhà hoặc bất động sản tại Florida không?

Homes are the most common asset tied up in Florida probate — sometimes for years.Nhà cửa là tài sản phổ biến nhất bị kẹt trong tòa án di sản Florida — đôi khi kéo dài nhiều năm.

🏠 Yes, I doCó, tôi có

❌ Not yetChưa có

Do you have children or grandchildren?Bạn có con cái hoặc cháu không?

Without a will, a Florida judge — not you — decides who raises your children if something happens to you.

👶 Yes, I doCó, tôi có

❌ No childrenKhông có con

Do you currently own a business?Bạn hiện có đang sở hữu một tiệm hoặc doanh nghiệp không?

Nail salons, restaurants, coffee shops — without a succession plan, your business could close within days of your passing.

💼 Yes, I own a businessCó, tôi có tiệm/doanh nghiệp

❌ Not currentlyHiện chưa có

Do you currently have a will or living trust?Bạn hiện có di chúc hoặc living trust không?

An outdated will can be as dangerous as no will at all — especially after major life changes.

📜 I have a will

🏛 I have a trust

❌ NeitherKhông có gì

⏰ Outdated / unsureCũ / không chắc

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Your Family Is at Serious Risk Right NowGia Đình Bạn Đang Ở Trong Nguy Hiểm Nghiêm Trọng

Based on your answers, your home and/or children have no legal protection. If something happened to you tonight, a Florida court would take over — making decisions about your property, your business, and who raises your children. This can be fixed in as little as one meeting. The cost of planning now is a fraction of what probate will cost your family later.

📅 Book FREE Consultation — Protect My Family NOW📅 Đặt Lịch Tư Vấn MIỄN PHÍ — Bảo Vệ Gia Đình Tôi NGAY

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You Have Some Protection — But There Are GapsBạn Có Một Số Bảo Vệ — Nhưng Vẫn Còn Thiếu Sót

You have a will or trust, but it may be outdated or incomplete. Florida law changes. Life circumstances change. A will from 10 years ago may not protect your current home, assets, or children the way you think it does. Our attorneys review existing plans at no cost and identify exactly what needs updating.

📅 Book FREE Estate Plan Review NOW📅 Đặt Lịch Xem Xét Kế Hoạch MIỄN PHÍ NGAY

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Good Start — Let's Make Sure It's CompleteKhởi Đầu Tốt — Hãy Đảm Bảo Kế Hoạch Đầy Đủ

You have the right instincts. A quick review with our attorneys will confirm your plan is current, legally sound, and covers every scenario. We often find gaps that even the most careful planners miss — especially for business owners and parents. A free 10-minute call is all it takes.

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Who We Help

Families Just Like Yours —
All Across FloridaNhững Gia Đình Giống Như Bạn —
Khắp Florida

Every family's situation is different. We design estate plans that fit your specific life — not a generic template.

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The Married Family

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Married Couple with Children & a Home

"We own our home in West Palm Beach. We have two kids, ages 8 and 12. We've been putting off doing a will for years. After a friend's husband died without one and the family lost everything in probate — we had to act."

✓Living trust avoids probate on your home
✓Will names who raises your children
✓POA protects finances if you're incapacitated
✓Healthcare surrogate protects medical decisions

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The Business Owner

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Vietnamese Business Owner — Nail Salon · Restaurant · Coffee Shop

"Tôi đã xây dựng tiệm nail này 18 năm. Nếu tôi qua đời, ai sẽ tiếp quản? Ai sẽ bảo vệ những gì tôi đã tạo ra cho con cái tôi?" (I built this nail salon for 18 years. If I pass, who takes over? Who protects what I built for my children?)

✓Business succession plan — keeps it in the family
✓Irrevocable trust — protects business from creditors
✓Living trust — transfers ownership without court
✓Vietnamese-speaking attorney understands your story

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The Single Parent

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Single Parent — Protecting Your Children Above Everything

"I'm raising my kids alone. If something happened to me tonight, I have no idea who would take care of them. That fear keeps me up at night. I finally decided to do something about it."

✓Will names your chosen guardian for your children
✓Trust ensures your assets go directly to your kids
✓Prevents the court from making these decisions
✓Peace of mind — your children are protected

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The Stakes Are Real

What Happens to Your Family
Without a Plan?Điều Gì Xảy Ra Với Gia Đình Bạn
Khi Không Có Kế Hoạch?

These are not hypothetical situations. They happen to real Florida families every year. The good news — every single one is 100% preventable with one meeting.

⚠️Your home goes into Florida probate court — public, costly, and takes 1–2 years while your family waits
👶A judge — not you — decides who raises your children. It might not be the person you would have chosen.
💅Your nail salon, restaurant, or business is forced to close because there is no succession plan in place
💔Family members fight each other in court — destroying relationships and consuming your estate in legal fees
🏥Without a healthcare directive, doctors make life-or-death decisions without knowing your real wishes
💰Probate in Florida costs 3–5% of your estate's value — on a $400,000 home, that's up to $20,000 gone

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Free Case Evaluation

We review your full situation — home, family, business, goals — and identify every gap in your current plan.

Custom Plan

No templates. Every plan is specifically designed for your family's unique needs, assets, and goals.

Ironclad Documents

Every will, trust, and POA is legally binding, properly executed, and built to hold up in any Florida court.

Peace of Mind

You leave knowing your family is protected, your wishes will be honored, and your legacy is safe.

Estate Planning Services

Every Document Your Family
Needs to Be Fully Protected

A complete estate plan is more than just a will. The Golden Attorneys creates an interlocking set of legal documents that protects your family from every angle — home, business, children, and medical decisions.

The Families Who Planned Ahead
Have No Regrets

Every estate plan we create protects a real family. Every trust we draft gives parents the peace of knowing their children are provided for — no matter what. Your family deserves the same protection.

Florida family protected by living trust and estate plan

This Family Has a Plan — Their Home, Business & Children Are Safe

A complete estate plan takes 1–2 meetings and gives your family a lifetime of protection. The only question is: are you ready to put yours in place?

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Expert Legal Drafting

Every document precisely drafted to hold up in any Florida court — no loopholes

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Asset Protection

Your home, savings, business — all shielded from probate, creditors and nursing home costs

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Children Protected

You choose who raises your children — not a Florida court judge

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Simple 4-Step Process

From First Call to
Complete Peace of Mind

Most complete estate plans are finished in just 1–2 meetings. We make the process simple, clear, and fast — because your family's protection should not wait.

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Free 10-Minute Call

We listen to your full situation, answer every question, and assess what protection your family needs — at zero cost, zero pressure.

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Deep Strategy Session

A thorough review of your home, business, assets, and family goals. We identify every risk and design a customized plan that closes every gap.

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Documents Drafted & Signed

Your attorney drafts all documents with precision. We review every word together, answer all questions, and execute everything properly under Florida law.

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Your plan is complete and legally binding. You leave knowing your home, business, children, and legacy are protected — for the rest of your life.

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Attorney Anita Nguyen — Estate Planning Attorney West Palm Beach Florida

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Florida Bar Licensed Attorney Estate Planning · Will · Trust · Probate · Elder Law

Your Attorney

Experienced. Compassionate.
Dedicated to Your Family.

Attorney Anita Nguyen and the team at The Golden Attorneys have helped over a thousand Florida families build comprehensive estate plans that protect their assets, honor their wishes, and give them genuine peace of mind.

We understand this is deeply personal. It is about your family, your legacy, and everything you have worked for your entire life. That is why we take the time to truly understand your situation — especially for Vietnamese families and business owners who have unique needs that generic estate planning does not address.

✓Licensed by the Florida Bar — Estate Planning & Probate
✓Over 1,000 estate plans drafted for Florida families
✓Bilingual service — English & Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
✓Specialist in small business succession planning
✓Three offices: West Palm Beach · Orlando · Tampa
✓100% confidential — attorney-client privilege

Anita Nguyen

Attorney at Law · The Golden Attorneys

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Why Families Choose Us

The Golden Attorneys —
Experience. Trust. Results.

When it comes to protecting your family's future, experience and trust matter above everything else. Here is why over a thousand Florida families have trusted us.

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100%

Personalized Plans

No templates, no generic forms. Every estate plan is custom-designed for your specific family, assets, and goals.

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Meetings to Complete

Most complete estate plans are ready in just 1–2 meetings. We work efficiently because your family's protection cannot wait.

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Việt

Bilingual Vietnamese

Full services in Vietnamese. Chúng tôi phục vụ cộng đồng người Việt tại Florida bằng tiếng Việt — chuyên nghiệp và tận tâm.

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Biz

Business Succession

Specialists in protecting nail salons, restaurants, and small businesses. Your life's work passes to your family — not to court.

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100%

Fully Confidential

All communications protected by attorney-client privilege. Your family's most sensitive information stays completely private.

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Probate

Probate Avoidance

We specialize in structuring estates to completely avoid Florida probate — saving your heirs months of time and thousands in fees.

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West Palm Beach, Orlando, and Tampa — plus remote consultations by phone or video for your convenience.

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Free

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Your first 10-minute consultation is completely free — no obligation, no pressure, just honest expert guidance.

Client Stories

Real Families Who Now Have
Real Peace of Mind

★★★★★

"Tôi có tiệm nail 20 năm ở West Palm Beach. Tôi không có kế hoạch di chúc. Sau khi gặp Luật sư Nguyễn, tôi đã lập living trust cho cả tiệm nail và ngôi nhà. Bây giờ tôi biết rằng con cái tôi sẽ được bảo vệ."

THỊ NGỌC T.

Nail Salon Owner — West Palm Beach, FL

★★★★★

"My husband passed away without a will and the probate process was a nightmare — it took 2 years and cost us $28,000 in fees. After that experience, I hired The Golden Attorneys immediately to set up a living trust. Should have done it years earlier."

MARGARET L.

Living Trust — West Palm Beach, FL

★★★★★

"My wife and I have two young children and owned our home but had no estate plan. One meeting with Attorney Nguyen and our entire plan was done — will, trust, POA, healthcare directive. Everything. Our children are fully protected."

DAVID R.

Family Estate Plan — Orlando, FL

★★★★★

"My mother is 74 and we were worried about her home and savings if she needed nursing home care. The Golden Attorneys set up an irrevocable trust that protected her assets completely while qualifying her for Medicaid. Truly life-changing advice."

JENNIFER M.

Elder Law / Medicaid Planning — Tampa, FL

★★★★★

"Tôi là mẹ đơn thân nuôi hai con một mình. Tôi lo lắng không biết ai sẽ chăm sóc các con nếu có chuyện xảy ra với tôi. Luật sư Nguyễn giúp tôi lập di chúc và trust. Tôi ngủ ngon hơn từ ngày đó."

LAN H.

Single Mom Estate Plan — Orlando, FL

★★★★★

"We own a restaurant in Tampa and had no business succession plan. One call with The Golden Attorneys and now our restaurant has a complete succession plan. If anything happens to us, our children inherit the business without court involvement."

PETER L.

Restaurant Business Succession — Tampa, FL

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✓What a living trust costs vs. what probate costs
✓5 questions to ask your estate planning attorney
✓Special section: Vietnamese business owners
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FAQ

Estate Planning Questions
Answered Honestly

Most comprehensive Florida estate plans include both. A will directs how assets are distributed and names a guardian for children — but it goes through probate court. A living trust avoids probate entirely, is private, and can manage your assets if you become incapacitated. For most Florida families with property or significant assets, a living trust combined with a "pour-over" will provides the strongest protection. Our attorneys evaluate your exact situation during your free consultation.

Probate is the Florida court process that administers a deceased person's estate. Problems: it can take 1–2 years, costs 2–5% of the estate's total value in legal fees (on a $400,000 home, that's up to $20,000), is completely public record, and can be contested by anyone. A living trust completely bypasses probate — your assets transfer directly to your heirs within days, privately, at minimal cost. This is especially important for business owners who cannot afford to have their business tied up in court.

If you die without a will in Florida (intestate), the state's intestacy laws decide everything. Your assets go through probate court, distributed in a rigid legal order that may not reflect your wishes at all. Most critically — if you have minor children, a judge decides who raises them. For unmarried couples, your partner receives nothing. For blended families, the results can be devastating. A will takes one meeting to create and prevents all of this.

Absolutely — this is one of the most critical things a business owner can do. Without a succession plan, your nail salon, restaurant, or small business could be forced to close within days of your passing, or tied up in probate court for months. We create living trusts and business succession plans that allow your business to continue operating and transfer seamlessly to your chosen heirs — keeping everything you've built in the family.

The Golden Attorneys offers transparent, flat-fee pricing with no hidden costs. Most clients are surprised by how affordable a complete estate plan actually is — especially compared to what probate will cost without one. A living trust plan that avoids $15,000–$20,000 in future probate costs typically costs a small fraction of that amount. We provide exact, transparent quotes after your free consultation. Call (561) 800-2009 or book online for your free assessment.

Yes — The Golden Attorneys provides full estate planning services in Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) for the Vietnamese community across Florida. We understand the unique needs of Vietnamese families and business owners — including nail salon owners, restaurant owners, and small business owners. Attorney Nguyen works with Vietnamese clients in their native language, ensuring nothing is lost in translation on such an important decision. Chúng tôi phục vụ cộng đồng người Việt tại Florida với dịch vụ chuyên nghiệp bằng tiếng Việt.

Elder law focuses on protecting seniors from nursing home costs, which in Florida average $9,000–$12,000 per month. Without proper planning, your entire life savings could be consumed before Medicaid provides coverage. We help seniors and their families legally protect assets, qualify for Medicaid benefits faster, and preserve wealth for their families — all while fully complying with Florida law. This is one of the most valuable services we provide for clients aged 60 and above.

⏰ Every Day Without a Plan Is a Risk

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Accidents, illness, and death do not give advance notice. The one gift you can give your family right now — for any future — is a complete, legally binding estate plan that protects everything you've worked so hard to build.

✓Free 10-minute consultation — no obligation, no pressure
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Protect Your Family.Protect Your Assets.Before It's Too Late. Bảo Vệ Gia Đình Bạn.Bảo Vệ Tài Sản Của Bạn.Trước Khi Quá Muộn.

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Does Your Family HaveThe Protection It Deserves?Gia Đình Bạn Đã CóSự Bảo Vệ Xứng Đáng Chưa? Gia Đình Bạn Đã CóSự Bảo Vệ Xứng Đáng Chưa?

Families Just Like Yours —All Across FloridaNhững Gia Đình Giống Như Bạn —Khắp Florida

Married Couple with Children & a Home

Vietnamese Business Owner — Nail Salon · Restaurant · Coffee Shop

Single Parent — Protecting Your Children Above Everything

What Happens to Your FamilyWithout a Plan?Điều Gì Xảy Ra Với Gia Đình BạnKhi Không Có Kế Hoạch?

Every Document Your FamilyNeeds to Be Fully Protected

The Families Who Planned AheadHave No Regrets

This Family Has a Plan — Their Home, Business & Children Are Safe

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The Families Who Planned Ahead
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