Forms, Pleadings, and Practitioner Items
Eleventh Circuit Forms
Here is the Florida Estate Planning Checklist which is a free tool to help guide individuals on the right path to estate planning.
"A Florida estate planning checklist is a guide providing helpful information for those wishing to ensure the security of their well-being and prepare their assets for distribution after death. The owner of the estate, referred to in this checklist as the “principal,” can appoint surrogates to handle their affairs and make decisions on their behalf should they become incapacitated. Selecting these surrogates can be achieved by completing a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and a Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney Form. To dictate how one’s assets will be administered, the principal can create an estate distribution document such as a Last Will and Testament or a Living Trust (Revocable)." E-Forms
Child Born or Adopted After Execution of a Will
§ 35:281. Child born or adopted after execution of will
Affidavit of Heirs forms may be required depending on your county's local rules
§ 49:9. Pretermitted spouse or child
§ 49:11. Checklist—Drafting petition for administration of intestate estate (§ 733.202, Fla. Stat.; Fla. Prob. R. 5.200)
§ 49:12. Checklist—Drafting a petition for determination of beneficiaries (§ 733.105, Fla. Stat.; Fla. Prob. R. 5.385)
Generally, the afterborn heir does not have to prove they are entitled to anything. If their parent dies intestate (without a will), the law will treat that child as if they were living during the decedent's lifetime and would distribute the decedent's assets to that child according to the normal laws of intestacy.
