Florida Estate Planning Documents

Ch. 732 F.S.

Direct the distribution of your assets, name a Personal Representative, and ensure your wishes are carried out. Florida requires 2 witnesses and a notarized self-proof affidavit.

• Asset distribution
• Personal Representative appointment
• Self-proving affidavit
• Witness & notary blocks

Ch. 709 F.S.

Authorize a trusted person to manage your financial and legal affairs if you become incapacitated. Includes all 47 standard powers plus optional Super Powers under §709.2202.

• 47 standard powers
• Optional Super Powers
• Primary & alternate agent
• Witness & notary blocks

Ch. 765 F.S. Part II

Designate someone to make medical decisions for you when you cannot speak for yourself. Includes HIPAA release authority and optional anatomical gift declaration.

• 12 health care powers
• HIPAA release
• Immediate authority options
• Anatomical gift (optional)

Ch. 765 F.S. Part III

Declare your wishes regarding life-prolonging procedures for terminal conditions, end-stage conditions, and persistent vegetative states. Includes nutrition and hydration election.

• 3 condition elections
• Nutrition & hydration choice
• Living will surrogate
• Statutory definitions

45 C.F.R. § 164.508

Authorize family members or trusted persons to access your medical records and communicate with your health care providers — on your terms.

• Authorized recipients
• Scope of disclosure
• Expiration control
• Right to revoke notice

F.S. 196.041(2)

Transfer your Florida home to heirs at death without probate, while retaining full control during your lifetime — including the right to sell, mortgage, or change the beneficiary.

• Enhanced life estate
• Probate avoidance
• Homestead protection
• Full retained control

⚠ This document requires attorney review before recording with the county clerk.