{"id":3007,"date":"2026-10-20T03:09:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T03:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/resources-estate-tax-planning-attorney-florida\/what-5-documents-do-you-need-for-estate-planning\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:08:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:08:49","slug":"what-5-documents-do-you-need-for-estate-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/resources-estate-tax-planning-attorney-florida\/what-5-documents-do-you-need-for-estate-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"What 5 Documents Do You Need for Estate Planning in Florida?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What 5 Documents Do You Need for Estate Planning in Florida?<\/h1>

A plain-language guide from Trust Counsel, PL, a Coral Gables law firm that focuses on trusts and estates, to the core documents Florida families often put in place.<\/p>

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By Leslie V. Marenco \u00b7 Published October 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Asking what 5 documents do you need for estate planning? For most Florida families, the answer is five documents that work together. They cover property at death, decisions during illness, and who receives certain accounts. This guide explains each one and the Florida law that governs it.<\/p>\n

The Short Answer: The Five Core Documents in a Florida Estate Plan<\/h2>\n

Most Florida estate plans rely on five core documents:<\/p>\n