If you moved to Florida with an estate plan from another state, Florida's homestead, witnessing, and probate rules can change how — or whether — it works. Get a Florida-valid plan online in about 20 minutes, with the option for a Florida attorney to review it before you sign.
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Estate law is state-specific. A will or trust that was perfectly valid up north can run into Florida-only rules that your old documents never accounted for. The most common surprises:
Florida's constitutional homestead rules restrict how you can leave your home — and can override what your old will says.
Florida has its own signing and witnessing formalities (F.S. §732.502). Out-of-state self-proving affidavits may not match.
Florida restricts who can serve as your personal representative — a non-relative from your old state may not qualify.
If your trust isn't re-titled for Florida assets, your family can still end up in Florida probate.
Florida hospitals and banks want Florida-form powers of attorney and health care surrogate designations.
Old beneficiaries, a former state's tax assumptions, named agents who've moved or passed — a move is the perfect time to refresh.
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Is my out-of-state will valid in Florida?
Florida generally recognizes a will that was validly executed in another state — but "recognized" isn't the same as "works well here." Florida homestead rules, personal-representative restrictions, and execution differences can still cause problems, so a Florida review is strongly recommended after a move.
Do I need a new trust if I already have one?
Often you don't need to start over, but your trust usually needs to be reviewed and your Florida assets re-titled into it. An unfunded or out-of-state trust can still leave your family in Florida probate.
Why does Florida homestead matter so much?
Florida's constitution gives your homestead special protection and restricts how it can pass at death, especially if you have a spouse or minor children. Out-of-state documents rarely account for this, which is one of the most common problems we see.
I'm a snowbird — does this apply to me?
If Florida is (or is becoming) your legal residence/domicile, Florida law will likely govern your estate. Getting a Florida-valid plan — and clear domicile documentation — protects your family and can have tax advantages.
How is this different from LegalZoom?
Florida Estate Kit is built specifically for Florida law, with an option for a Florida attorney (Arthur Simpson, Esq.) to personally review your plan — something national form sites don't offer.
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