Resources
The Florida Bar: Do You Have a Will?
Learn the basics of wills in Florida, including how a will works, what it can accomplish, and what happens if someone passes away without one. This guide explains how proper estate planning can help ensure your wishes are carried out and your loved ones are protected.
The Florida Bar: Power of Attorney
Understand how a power of attorney works and how it allows someone you trust to make financial or legal decisions on your behalf. This resource covers the authority granted, an agent’s responsibilities, and how powers of attorney fit into a broader estate plan.
The Florida Bar: Irrevocable Trust
Explore how irrevocable trusts work in Florida, including their potential benefits for asset protection, estate planning, and long-term financial management. This resource explains key considerations and when an irrevocable trust may be appropriate.
The Florida Bar: Revocable trust
Learn how a revocable (living) trust can help manage assets during your lifetime and potentially avoid probate after death. This guide explains trust administration, funding, and how revocable trusts fit into an overall estate plan.
The Florida Bar: Guardianship
Understand the guardianship process in Florida and when a court may appoint someone to make decisions for an incapacitated adult or minor. This resource explains a guardian’s duties, court oversight, and alternatives that may help avoid guardianship.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: National Resource Directory
Find trusted resources for veterans, service members, caregivers, and military families, including support for healthcare, benefits, housing, employment, mental health, and crisis assistance. This directory helps connect users to vetted national, state, and local programs designed to support recovery, transition, and long-term well-being.
Official Site of the Florida Legislature
Access official Florida laws, statutes, legislative updates, and information about the state’s legislative process in one place. This resource allows users to search Florida statutes, review the state constitution, track legislation, and learn more about how laws are created in Florida.
13th Circuit Court: Hillsborough County
Access court resources for Hillsborough County, including case searches, court forms, jury information, remote hearing tools, and self-help resources. This website provides information to help individuals navigate court services, schedules, filings, and judicial procedures within the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit.
5th Circuit Court
Access court resources, case information, judicial services, self-help materials, court forms, and local procedures for counties within Florida’s Fifth Judicial Circuit, including Hernando, Marion, Citrus, Lake, and Sumter Counties. This website provides guidance on probate, guardianship, family law, court administration, and other legal processes to help individuals navigate the court system.