Firm Overview
Bart Scovill, PLC Wills, Trusts & Probate Attorney has been offering Estate Plans, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Surrogates, Living Wills & Probate Lawyer Services to the Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Venice areas since 1993.
Bart Scovill is the founder of Bart Scovill, PLC. Bart is a second generation Estate Planning and Probate Attorney who grew up in Sarasota. Bart is a U.S. Army Veteran and has over 30 years experience planning Florida Estates. After a few years practicing in other areas, Bart decided Estate Planning was the best way to help his clients prevent problems before they occur.
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The primary reasons to have a will is to distribute your belongings differently from state law, to designate who will be in charge of your estate, or to name a guardian for your children.
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A trust can perform many different functions. Reasons to consider a trust:
- minimize the expense of probate
- control distributions to your loved ones
- use life insurance in your estate plan
- own properties in multiple states
- protect your property from ex-spouses
- minimize taxes
- protect minor and young adult children
Following are documents most commonly used in an estate plan:
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Designation of Health Care Surrogate
- Living Will
- Designation of Pre-Need Guardian
These documents give you maximum control over your affairs in time of need.
Probate is the procedure used to transfer a person’s assets when they die. Some assets pass automatically or outside of probate based on their character or how they were titled. There are different types of probate administration, including full administration, summary administration and ancillary administration.
There are several versions of Probate. They vary depending on the amount of assets to be administered and when the decedent died. Different types of Probate include:
- Formal Administration – This is a full administration and is appropriate in most circumstances
- Summary Administration – An estate qualifies for this abbreviated procedure if the estate has assets of less than $75,000 or the decedent died more than 2 years before
- Ancillary Administration – This is an administration for out of state residents that have real property in Florida
- Disposition without Administration – This is only available for very small estates and can be done with the assistance of the local clerk's office
Where do I go from here?
At Bart Scovill, PLC, we handle all aspects of estate planning and probate. While we offer as much information as we can here, the best way to get the answers you need is with a no obligation consultation. Call us at 941-365-2253, or use the contact form below, to schedule one today.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Professional and personable. Very helpful.
Who ever knew that spending 1.5 K could be so enlightening and enjoyable.
Your courtesy makes your customers feel like family. Thanks.
Everyone in the office answers my questions and have been so very helpful
My family has used Attorney Scovill several times for our wills and estate planning. My father had a will but wanted to update it, Attorney Scovill was very patient and understanding. I personal used Attorney Scovill for my estate planning, thank you so much for your guidance and professionalism.
Attorney Bart Scovill is an incredible professional. He took the time to assist us and guide us through what we needed always with great care and individualized attention, answering all the questions we had in detail. His new office in a great location at Fruitville Road and with extra parking. Attorney Scovill and his team will do anything to make you feel comfortable and certain of your legal decisions. I absolutely recommend him!
Best experience ever
Mr. Scovill provided excellent advice, guidance, and legal assistance in helping me, as a beneficiary, through the probate and settling of my mother's estate. Obviously, it is an emotional time for the family, and Bart's professional approach and demeanor were a godsend. The estate was resolved and completed to the entire family's satisfaction. I live out of state, and Bart and his office worked with me remotely without any problem. I highly recommend his services.
Y'all are just awesomely fantastic!! Every experience is a pleasure and I feel safe knowing my legal needs are in knowledgeable honest hands!
Pleasure to work with from start to finish.
Bart Scovill and his team were instrumental in settling my parents estate in a timely fashion. My brothers and I are very appreciative. Thank you all.
Impeccable experience. Staff is so helpful and professional. Bart really listens and wants to share options and why. He is very experienced in this industry and helps us throughout the process.
The staff could not have been nicer! They took the time to explain and answer any questions we had. Very Professional!
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