Estate Planning for Families

If something happened to you, who would raise your children — and who would manage what you leave them? A family estate plan answers the questions parents worry about most.

We help families in Clermont, Winter Garden and Horizon West plan for their children and their future.

What families need

Protect your children and each other

For parents, estate planning is less about property and more about people. The right plan names who would care for your children, how their inheritance would be managed, and who can make decisions if you’re unable to.

Name a guardian for minor children
Leave assets in trust instead of to minors outright
Choose who manages money for your children, and until what age
Name agents for finances and health care
Coordinate life insurance and retirement beneficiaries

Why children shouldn’t inherit outright

Minors can’t legally manage an inheritance. Without a trust, a court may have to appoint and supervise a guardian of the property — and the child typically receives everything at 18. A trust lets you decide who manages the money and when your children receive it.

Flat-fee options

Included in every Accord estate plan

Flat-fee packages from $895.

Accord Essentials™

$895 / $1,395

Individual / couple. Will, powers of attorney, and health care documents.

You may also need

Revocable Living Trusts

Hold assets for your children and avoid probate.

Powers of Attorney

Someone to manage finances if you can’t.

Health Care Directives

Make your medical wishes known.

Questions

Estate Planning for Families FAQs

How do I name a guardian for my children in Florida?

You name a guardian in your will, and you can also sign a pre-need guardian designation. The court gives strong weight to your choice when appointing a guardian.

Should I choose the same person as guardian and trustee?

Not necessarily. Some parents choose one person to raise the children and another to manage the money. We’ll help you think through the options.

Do we need a trust if we have young children?

Not always, but it’s often recommended. A trust allows you to control how and when your children receive their inheritance. Accord Complete™ includes guardian planning; Legacy™ includes a full revocable living trust.

What about blended families?

Straightforward blended-family planning can often fit within our packages. Complex blended-family planning is quoted separately after attorney review.

Give your family a clear plan

Flat-fee estate plans for families from $895.

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Published flat fees apply to standard Florida estate-planning matters. Advanced planning, complex asset structures, and other matters outside the stated package scope are quoted separately after attorney review. Government recording charges are separate. This page is general information, not legal advice. Contacting Accord Law Florida does not create an attorney-client relationship.