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Estate Planning Attorney Serving Osprey, Florida

Planning for the future doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Whether you're putting your first estate plan in place or refining one you've had for years, our estate planning attorney will help you take control of the process with clarity and confidence.

Together, we’ll design a strategy that ensures your loved ones and your legacy are looked after exactly the way you intend, both now and for years to come.

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Don't Leave Your Loved Ones With a Legal Mess...

Everyone thinks they have more time, but failing to plan means leaving behind costly problems.

  • Unintended heirs or guardians for minor children.
  • Legal fees from probate delays or inheritance disputes.
  • Confusion about what to do and when to do it.

Without proper estate planning, your documents might not meet Florida’s legal requirements, creating a risk that your wishes will not be honored. Instead, state law could decide who inherits your assets, who cares for your children, and how everything is managed. This often leads to higher taxes, additional legal fees, and unnecessary stress for your loved ones. In some cases, families find themselves facing disputes, delays, or even court battles that could have been avoided with a clear, legally sound estate plan in place.

Estate planning is about more than paperwork. It’s about making sure your family is protected and your legacy is secure, no matter what the future brings.

Our Estate Planning Services

Estate planning built around your unique story. We craft each plan with care to ensure your family, assets, and legacy are protected just the way you intend.

A Last Will and Testament documents your final wishes, provides clear direction for your loved ones and reduces the potential for conflict during asset distribution. A Will is also where you appoint a guardian for minor children.

Trusts offer enhanced privacy and control while helping your family avoid probate. They can also prevent your beneficiaries from receiving all of their inheritance in one lump sum, with zero oversight over how the funds are used.

Powers of attorney empower you to designate someone to make financial and healthcare decisions for you if you become unable to make these decisions on your own due to serious illness or injury.
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Get step-by-step guidance through the Florida probate process or clarity on exactly how to administer your loved one’s trust. We can help you honor your loved one’s wishes and avoid personal liability.

Create a plan to address the legal and financial challenges of Alzheimer's or Dementia. Establish proper protection for vulnerable loved ones and their assets.
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Create a plan to address the legal and financial challenges of Alzheimer's or Dementia. Establish proper protection for vulnerable loved ones and their assets.

Steps to Choosing the Right Estate Planning Attorney in Osprey

Here’s how to approach the search for the right estate planning attorney so you can move forward with confidence:

  • Start with Referrals: Ask friends, family, or trusted advisors (such as your CPA or financial planner) in Sarasota County or Osprey if they’ve worked with an attorney they recommend. Personal experiences can provide valuable insights you won't find online.
  • Do Your Homework: Research prospective attorneys on the Florida Bar website. Read reviews and check out their websites for information about their experience with wills, trusts, elder law, and any issues specific to your situation.
  • Set Up Consultations: Schedule a meeting with one or two attorneys to discuss your case. Pay close attention to how they communicate and whether they take time to answer your questions. Estate planning is a personal matter, so make sure you choose someone who listens and helps you feel at ease.
  • Ask the Right Questions: Discuss their approach to estate planning, their experience with cases similar to yours, and how they stay current with changing laws in Florida.
  • Clarify Fees: Understand how the attorney charges, whether it's a flat rate, an hourly rate, or another arrangement. Transparency now prevents surprises down the road.
  • Go With Your Gut: You should feel comfortable sharing personal details with your attorney. Ultimately, the right fit is someone you trust to guide your family through the important decisions ahead.

Want an attorney whose records are spotless and whose colleagues hold them in high regard?

By taking these steps, you’ll set the stage for a positive working relationship and peace of mind throughout the estate planning process.

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Meet Andrej Cuturic, Trust and Estate Planning Attorney Osprey, FL

With over 15 years of legal experience and a magna cum laude JD from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Andrej Cuturic brings both skill and insight to estate planning. He works closely with clients to develop plans that reflect their personal values and long-term goals. His clear, supportive communication style helps make complex decisions easier. Andrej is also a proud member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Florida Bar Elder Law Section.

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When Should You Consider Updating Your Estate Plan?

When life takes an unexpected turn, your estate plan should keep up. There are several common scenarios when it makes sense to revisit and adjust your documents

  • Major life milestones: Getting married, divorced, welcoming a new child or grandchild, or experiencing the loss of a loved one.
  • Significant changes in assets: Buying or selling a home, inheriting property, or seeing your finances change dramatically, up or down.
  • Business changes: Starting, selling, or passing on a business.
  • Wishes for care: Changing your mind about who should make health decisions on your behalf, or needing to update medical care preferences.
  • Outdated documents: If your estate plan is more than a few years old, or you’ve moved to Florida from another state, it’s wise to double-check everything still reflects your intentions and meets Florida’s requirements.

Staying current means your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected, no matter what life brings next.

Our efficient approach to estate planning

Our Simple Approach to Estate Planning

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Schedule a Consultation

We'll discuss your unique needs and concerns.

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Share Your Story

Tell us about your family and your wishes.

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Secure Your Legacy

We’ll craft a tailored estate plan just for you.

The Risk of Online Estate Planning or DIY Solutions

It’s tempting to think that a DIY estate plan or a downloaded template will cover all the necessary boxes. However, Florida has strict requirements around how wills, trusts, and other estate documents must be executed. Even a small technicality can result in your wishes being tossed aside in favor of state laws.

  • Invalid Documents: Even a missing signature or improper witness can render your will or trust unenforceable, meaning the court distributes your assets as if you never had a plan at all.
  • Costly Delays and Disputes: Heirs may face drawn-out probate battles or arguments over unclear documents, racking up legal fees and straining family relationships.
  • Tax and Asset Protection: Florida law offers powerful options to minimize taxes and protect what you’ve built, but only if your plan is designed and executed correctly.
  • Peace of Mind for Everyone: With legally compliant documents, you and your family can rest assured that what you want is what happens.

An experienced estate planning attorney can help you make sure your documents reflect your wishes and stand up in a Florida court.

Prepare your Estate Plan with Confidence

The difference between a plan that works smoothly and one that creates complications often comes down to understanding your options and how they apply to your specific circumstances. To help you make these important choices, our Ultimate Guide to Florida Estate Planning provides a clear comparison of different planning approaches available to you.

The Guide covers the essential estate planning documents you need to protect your family, the difference between a Trust-based estate plan and a Will-based estate plan, and the pros and cons of each option.

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We proudly serve the Osprey community with personalized and accessible estate planning services.

Work with Cuturic Law to create a plan that secures your legacy and gives you the peace of mind you deserve.

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"Great law firm to deal with, Atty Cuturic and his team are top notch. They follow up, answer all questions and respond quickly to any questions you may have."