Estate Planning is Not Just for The Rich
Why everyone needs an estate plan, and what happens if you don't have one. An hour that could protect your family for a lifetime.
Date & Time
Saturday, November 14, 2026
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL · Register for room details
Format
Presentation + Q&A
Light refreshments · Free admission
Your family's future shouldn't be left to chance.
Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to secure your family's future and protect the assets you've worked hard to build. Yet too many people believe estate planning is only for the wealthy, and pay the price for that myth later.
At Shupe Legal, we educate our clients through the estate planning process rather than handing off a stack of papers they don't understand. Estate planning is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Your family is unique, with different goals from everyone else.
Join founding partner Michelle N. Shupe-Abbas, Esq. for a clear, practical hour that demystifies estate planning and shows you exactly what happens in Florida when there's no plan in place.
25+
Years of practice
100s
Families guided
Free
To attend
Why it matters
Without a clear plan, your loved ones can face unnecessary stress, conflict, and financial strain, and Florida law may decide who receives what.
Protect your assets
Safeguard your home, savings, and legacy for the people you love.
Care for minor children
Designate trusted guardians instead of leaving it to the courts.
Avoid probate
A well-structured plan can help your family bypass a costly, public process.
Honor your wishes
Ensure healthcare and financial decisions align with your values.
An hour that could protect your family for a lifetime
Six clear takeaways designed for Florida families, whether you're just starting out or revisiting an existing plan.
What an estate plan really includes
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and beneficiary designations, explained in plain language.
What happens without a plan
How Florida's intestacy laws distribute your assets, and the family conflicts and costs that can follow.
Wills vs. trusts in Florida
The real differences, and which tools fit your family, your assets, and your goals.
Protecting minor children & dependents
Guardianship designations and the documents that keep your kids out of court proceedings.
Avoiding probate & minimizing taxes
Practical strategies to preserve more of your legacy for the next generation.
Common mistakes to avoid
Outdated documents, overlooked digital assets, and assuming a will is enough.
Michelle N. Shupe-Abbas, Esq.
Founding Partner · Fort Lauderdale Attorney
Michelle has spent more than 25 years helping individuals and families make confident decisions about their future. She combines deep legal knowledge with a practical, compassionate approach to estate planning, probate administration, and trust administration.
She began her career as a litigator and has conducted hundreds of non-jury trials throughout Florida. That courtroom experience lets her anticipate issues before they become disputes, helping families avoid unnecessary conflict. Her credentials include a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from St. Thomas University School of Law and an LL.M. in Taxation from NYU.
One hour, end to end
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, Florida
The exact building, room number, and parking details will be shared with you once you reserve your seat. Register below to receive full directions and a morning reminder.
On campus in Davie
Join us on the campus of Nova Southeastern University for a comfortable, classroom-style session. Once you register, we'll send you the building name, room number, parking instructions, and a reminder before the seminar.
- Complimentary parking for registered guests
- Comfortable classroom seating with room to take notes
- Stay for the Q&A with Michelle after the talk
Seats are limited. Save yours today.
Admission is free, but seating is limited. Register below and we'll send a confirmation with everything you need for the morning, including the exact location, parking details, and a reminder before the seminar.
- Free to attend. No obligation.
- Bring your questions for the Q&A
- Walk away knowing exactly where to start