Principal Attorney Tanisha Swaby and her team are dedicated to helping you understand the various options tailored to your specific goals. While planning for the future may seem daunting, it is a crucial step in protecting your legacy and the interests of your loved ones. This is especially important for those with young children, aging parents, or other dependents. With our guidance, you can navigate this process with confidence and ensure your wishes are honored. Our mission is to develop a comprehensive estate plan that clearly reflects your values and priorities. The ultimate goal is peace of mind in knowing that you have left detailed instructions to your loved ones.
Welcome To Swaby Law, PLLC
Planning Your Legacy Your Way
I AM
Tanisha Swaby
I am Tanisha Swaby. After earning my degrees from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s School of Business and College of Law, I proudly became a Florida Bar Attorney. Having grown up in Orange County, Florida, I’ve had the privilege of meeting numerous families throughout my life. Unfortunately, I’ve witnessed many families endure profound loss when loved ones pass away without an estate plan. These experiences deeply impacted me and ignited a passionate desire to dedicate my career to this vital area of law.
A significant number of African Americans lack essential legal documents to outline their wishes for medical care and life savings. My personal and professional encounters have driven me to find solutions to prevent other families from experiencing the distress and confusion that often accompany the final days of a loved one.
My mission is to educate my community about the legal avenues available to preserve their legacy. I offer affordable, flat-fee services that are straightforward and transparent. Together, we can ensure your wishes are honored and your legacy is preserved for future generations.
WILLS
ESTATE PLANNING
A will, or a last will and testament, is a legal document that describes how you would like your property and other assets to be distributed after your death. When you make a will, you can also use it to nominate guardians for your children, dependents, or pets. Your will also lets your family know who you desire to make important decisions about your affairs.
Essential Documents
Estate Planning
Living Will
A living will is a written, legal document that spells out medical treatments you would and would not want to be used to keep you alive, as well as your preferences for other medical decisions, such as pain management or organ donation. In determining your wishes, think about your values.
Designation of Health Care Surrogate:
A designation of health care surrogate is a legal document that names someone to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so. This person is also known as a health care agent, proxy, or representative.
Power of Attorney:
A power of attorney is a legal document delegating authority from one person to another. In the document, the maker of the power of attorney (the “principal”) grants the right to act on the maker’s behalf as that person’s agent. What authority is granted depends on the specific language of the power of attorney. A person giving a power of attorney may make it very broad or may limit it to certain specific acts.
TRUST
ESTATE PLANNING
A trust agreement is a private legal document where someone (the grantor) transfers ownership of their assets to another person (the trustee) to manage and distribute those assets according to specific instructions, for the benefit of designated individuals (the beneficiaries), usually after the grantor’s death; essentially, it’s a set of rules outlining how your assets should be handled and distributed to your loved ones.
PROBATE
Probate is a court-supervised process for identifying and gathering the assets of a deceased person, paying off their debts, and distributing the remaining assets to their heirs. This is the standard method for handling the settling of an estate when someone passes away in Florida.
When you have a will, the probate process is generally straightforward for a legal professional. It typically takes about a year and involves a minimal number of court hearings. However, without a will, the process can become complicated and expensive very quickly. Fortunately, there are several ways to avoid probate, such as establishing a trust, owning property jointly, and having accounts with designated beneficiaries. Since every case is different, call us today to determine what will best fit your needs after the death of a loved one.
- 45 Minute Estate Planning Consultation
- 45 Minute Consultation for Probate
- Phone Call with Attorney for Current Clients (30 Minutes)
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