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The Will Lawyer, P.A. Protecting legacies. Supporting families.

Helping families in Destin & surrounding areas create clear estate plans that bring peace of mind & protect what matters most.

If you own a business with someone else, here's a question worth answering before you need to: 🏢What happens to their sh...
10/08/2026

If you own a business with someone else, here's a question worth answering before you need to: 🏢

What happens to their share if they pass away, get divorced, or want out?

A buy-sell agreement answers it in advance. It sets the terms, the valuation method, and often the funding, so the surviving owners aren't suddenly in business with a spouse, an ex, or an heir who never wanted to be there.

Without one, the business can end up in limbo exactly when it needs stability most.

Visit our website at https://www.thewilllawyer.com/contact or call our office at (850) 650-7299 to schedule a consultation today.

10/08/2026

🌧️ Office Closure Notice 🌧️

For the safety of our clients and staff, The Will Lawyer, P.A. will be closing at 12:00 PM today and will remain closed tomorrow, Friday, October 9th, due to the approaching storm.

We plan to reopen on Monday, October 12th, during our regular business hours.

Please stay safe and take the necessary precautions!

The Will Lawyer, P.A.

When someone passes away, the first few days are a blur. Here's what actually needs to happen early: 📝- Request multiple...
10/07/2026

When someone passes away, the first few days are a blur. Here's what actually needs to happen early: 📝

- Request multiple certified copies of the death certificate (you'll need more than you think)
- Locate the will, trust, and any funeral instructions
- Notify Social Security, pensions, and insurance companies
- Secure the home, vehicles, and any valuables
- Don't rush to distribute anything or close accounts

That last one matters. Well-meaning families often move assets before the legal process starts, and it creates problems later.

👉 Navigating a loss right now? Our team can help you take it one step at a time. 💙

A living will and a living trust are not the same thing. 😅We hear these swapped constantly, and it's an easy mistake, bu...
10/05/2026

A living will and a living trust are not the same thing. 😅

We hear these swapped constantly, and it's an easy mistake, but they do opposite jobs.

A living will is about your body. It states what medical care you would or wouldn't want if you couldn't speak for yourself.

A living trust is about your stuff. It holds and directs your assets, and it can keep your family out of probate.

Most people need both. They're just doing different work.

🍁 Hello, October.Pumpkin patch, corn maze, haunted house, or staying home with the porch light off?Tell us how you're sp...
10/04/2026

🍁 Hello, October.

Pumpkin patch, corn maze, haunted house, or staying home with the porch light off?

Tell us how you're spending the month. 👇

October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month. 📅Which is a polite way of saying: this is the month people finally ...
10/01/2026

October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month. 📅

Which is a polite way of saying: this is the month people finally stop putting it off.

Here's the thing most folks miss: estate planning isn't really about death. It's about control. Who makes your medical decisions. Who handles your money if you can't. Who raises your kids. What your family has to sit through in a courtroom, or doesn't.

Do nothing, and your state's default laws answer every one of those questions for you.

We'll be breaking it down all month: the documents, the common mistakes, and the questions people are a little embarrassed to ask.

👉 Or skip ahead and reach out to our team today.

Visit our website at https://www.thewilllawyer.com/contact or call our office at (850) 650-7299 to schedule a consultation.

September ends today, which means there are only three months left in the year. 😳If "get the estate plan done" has been ...
09/30/2026

September ends today, which means there are only three months left in the year. 😳

If "get the estate plan done" has been living on your to-do list since January, here's the honest truth: the last quarter of the year fills up fast. Holidays, travel, year-end everything.

The people who finish their plans before the holidays? They started in the fall.

👉 Reach out to our team today and check the big one off the list before the year runs out.

Planning for a loved one with a disability? An ABLE account might belong in the conversation. 💙ABLE accounts let individ...
09/28/2026

Planning for a loved one with a disability? An ABLE account might belong in the conversation. 💙

ABLE accounts let individuals with disabilities save and invest money, often without jeopardizing needs-based benefits like SSI and Medicaid, up to certain limits.

They work alongside (not instead of) tools like Special Needs Trusts. Together, they can create both flexibility and long-term protection.

👉 Have questions about planning for a family member with special needs? Reach out to our team today.

Not all Powers of Attorney work the same way. ⚡An immediate POA is effective the moment you sign it, your agent can act ...
09/27/2026

Not all Powers of Attorney work the same way. ⚡

An immediate POA is effective the moment you sign it, your agent can act right away if needed.

A springing POA only "springs" into effect after you're declared incapacitated, which sounds safer... but can create delays and paperwork battles at exactly the wrong moment.

Which one is right for you depends on your situation and who you're naming.

👉 Reach out to our team today to make sure your POA will actually work when it's needed.

Peace of mind for you and your family. We specialize in protecting your legacy for those you love most.👉 Schedule a cons...
09/26/2026

Peace of mind for you and your family. We specialize in protecting your legacy for those you love most.

👉 Schedule a consultation with our office today by visiting our website at https://www.thewilllawyer.com/contact or give us a call at (850) 650-7299.

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Destin, FL
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