Last updated June 27, 2026 · Reviewed by Neil Alan Milestone, The Florida Bar No. 309966
Do you own real estate — a home or land (especially in more than one state)?
Is keeping your family out of Florida probate a priority?
Do you want your estate kept private, off the public probate record?
Do you want a built-in plan to manage your assets if you become incapacitated?
Do you want to control how and when beneficiaries inherit (certain ages, in stages)?
Is your situation simple — leaving everything to a spouse or splitting equally among adult children?
Answer every question to see your result.
How to read your result
The more your goals lean toward probate avoidance, privacy, incapacity planning, or control over how and when heirs inherit, the more a revocable living trust tends to fit. A simpler estate may be well served by a will. For the full breakdown, see Florida will vs. revocable living trust and what a living trust costs in Florida.
Educational starting point based on common Florida considerations — not legal advice. EstateDraftFL is software, not a law firm; a licensed Florida attorney can confirm what fits your situation.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a will or a trust in Florida?
- It depends on your goals. A will is simpler and names guardians for minor children, but the property it governs goes through Florida probate. A funded revocable living trust can pass assets outside probate, keep your affairs private, and plan for incapacity. Many Florida plans use both. This quiz gives a quick, personalized starting point.
- Is a trust always better than a will in Florida?
- No. Neither is universally better — they do different jobs. A trust avoids probate and plans for incapacity; a will names guardians and acts as a backstop. For a simple estate a will may be enough; for real estate, privacy, or control over timing, a trust often makes sense.
- Does this quiz replace legal advice?
- No. It is an educational starting point based on common Florida considerations. A licensed Florida attorney can confirm what fits your specific situation — and EstateDraftFL offers an optional attorney review.
General information about Florida law, not legal advice.