Guiding Those Left Behind in Florida.

• Author: Poniewaz, Carrie May
• Position: Book review

Guiding Those Left Behind in Florida By Amelia E. Pohl

A death in the family can leave loved ones confused and overwhelmed by the all the arrangements that need to be made in a short amount of time. It can also leave a challenge for the lawyer who must guide the family through this difficult time.

Amelia E. Pohl's Guiding Those Left Behind in Florida is the answer to this predicament. Written in simple, straightforward language, this desk reference is designed to help both family members and lawyers quickly navigate the process of settling an estate in Florida. The chapters cover everything from autopsies to wills, and the short subsections provide relevant statutes and outside resources for further research.

An estate planning section gives detailed instructions on creating folders and organizing documents to wrap up one's own affairs before death. This chapter also features a helpful fill-in form entitled "If I Die."

The book also includes "guideposts," small graphics indicating that the information so marked either presents special problems...