What if you made your will in another state?
If you have moved to Florida from another state, it is wise to have your will reviewed by a Florida lawyer in order to be sure that it is properly executed according to the laws of Florida and that your personal representative is qualified to serve in Florida.

What other documents might a will involve?
The following additional documents should be considered for signing when you make your will:

• A Living will;
• A Power of attorney;
• A Health care surrogate; and
• A Pre-need guardian designation, that is a person who could be appointed guardian over you should you become incapacitated and/or over your children should you become incapacitated or upon your death.

Can a will be changed?
A will can be changed before death, to do this draw a new will or provide a written addition with the same formalities of a will. A will's terms cannot be changed by writing something in or crossing something out after the will is executed.

What are the formal requirements for a legal will in Florida?
The formal requirements for a legal will in Florida include that the writer of the will must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be of sound mind at the time the will is signed.
• Write the will.
• Have the will witnessed and notarized and
• Follow Florida law exactly for the execution of a will.

Everyone Should Have a Will

What is a will? 
A will is a written direction controlling what will happen to property at death. Florida law sets the formal requirements for a legal will.