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Marc Jeremy Soss 

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Attorney Marc Soss is the trusted professional to retain in your time of estate planning need. Attorney Marc Soss maintains considerable experience in probate, trusts, elder law, guardianships, estate planning, and estate administration. Attorney Marc Soss’s noteworthy accomplishments have led to his receipt of the Super Lawyers Rising Star and National Advocates - Top 100 Lawyers awards. Attorney Marc Soss brings honest representation to the table and will not rest until his clients are confident in their estate planning decisions and future.

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Review

by Google
5.00
22 reviews  

I hired Marc after reading reviews on Avvo. I hired him due to high ethical standards described in the reviews. I was not disappointed. Marc finished our postnup in about a week and had no issues editing the initial draft. We agreed on around $1000 for the postnup, but Marc actually did it for 800, since he was able to do it faster, than anticipated. I was expecting 1000-1500, since this is how "around 1000" usually turns out, so I was really pleased and surprised, that he worked rather in my interest, than his. I will recommend this lawyer and come back to do my will and estate planning. I highly recommend Marc! Very honest lawyer with high ethical standards!

Marc was very competent and knowledgeable. He was able to assist me through a series of complex legal questions. Highly recommended.

Marc is a very knowledgeable, personable attorney who was very easy to work with. We had to redo our estate documents. Marc provided great advice and best practices, making this a painless but well informed process. His fee was fair and eliminated the "nickel dime" approach. We would highly recommend engaging Marc for his legal expertise.

Great job. Very reasonable pricing and great service for all our will and trust documents. Marc turned it all around quickly after my wife and I met him for a comprehensive review of our needs. He gave us options that were helpful, then we finalized everything quickly. I don't think this process should be complicated or expensive and Marc keeps it reasonably priced and simple. I'd refer him to any of my friends or family.

Marc is a true professional ! His is an expert in his field and his knowledge of the Florida Probate Law impeccable. When we first spoke he stated exactly what needed to take place to probate my mother’s estate and as things evolved he was always available to answer questions , provide guidance and advise . I would highly recommend Mr. Soss to handle all legal matters as it pertains to Elder Law , Estates and Probate . During this trying time which extended beyond 1.5 years after my Mother’s passing , I knew I could trust him to do exactly what he stated he would do which gave me peace of mind and allowed me to grieve.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    I hired Marc after reading reviews on Avvo. I hired him due to high ethical standards described in the reviews. I was not disappointed. Marc finished our postnup in about a week and had no issues editing the initial draft. We agreed on around $1000 for the postnup, but Marc actually did it for 800, since he was able to do it faster, than anticipated. I was expecting 1000-1500, since this is how "around 1000" usually turns out, so I was really pleased and surprised, that he worked rather in my interest, than his. I will recommend this lawyer and come back to do my will and estate planning. I highly recommend Marc! Very honest lawyer with high ethical standards!

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Marc was very competent and knowledgeable. He was able to assist me through a series of complex legal questions. Highly recommended.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Marc is a very knowledgeable, personable attorney who was very easy to work with. We had to redo our estate documents. Marc provided great advice and best practices, making this a painless but well informed process. His fee was fair and eliminated the "nickel dime" approach. We would highly recommend engaging Marc for his legal expertise.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Great job. Very reasonable pricing and great service for all our will and trust documents. Marc turned it all around quickly after my wife and I met him for a comprehensive review of our needs. He gave us options that were helpful, then we finalized everything quickly. I don't think this process should be complicated or expensive and Marc keeps it reasonably priced and simple. I'd refer him to any of my friends or family.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Marc is a true professional ! His is an expert in his field and his knowledge of the Florida Probate Law impeccable. When we first spoke he stated exactly what needed to take place to probate my mother’s estate and as things evolved he was always available to answer questions , provide guidance and advise . I would highly recommend Mr. Soss to handle all legal matters as it pertains to Elder Law , Estates and Probate . During this trying time which extended beyond 1.5 years after my Mother’s passing , I knew I could trust him to do exactly what he stated he would do which gave me peace of mind and allowed me to grieve.

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Gregory A. Kaiser 

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Instead of simply filling out and signing one-size-fits-all documents, Attorney Gregory Kaiser strives to provide a personalized service to all of his estate clients. If you are looking for help in your estate, Attorney Gregory Kaiser is well versed in estate planning, guardianships, last will and testaments, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, and powers of attorney. Attorney Gregory Kaiser graduated from St. Thomas University's School of Law and has continued to serve as the leading estate attorney. Attorney Gregory Kaiser possesses the expertise needed to guide his clients toward the best solutions for their estate matters, and he is waiting for your call today.

 Website justia.com

Review

by Google
5.00
35 reviews  

Greg and his team are absolutely amazing. I am so glad that my mother and I decided to work with Greg to write up her will and get her estate planning matters in order. He is extremely knowledgeable, understanding and just an all around great person. Same with his staff. He answered every question I had with a high level of clarity and gave advice to my mother and I about things that helped us greatly, that would have never crossed our minds. The whole process from start to finish was smooth and easy. Even when my mother ended up back in the hospital during the time we had an appointment, he and his staff were so understanding and compassionate. They even offered to go to the hospital to finalize everything if we truly thought that she wasn’t going to make it. Thankfully, she made it out and we actually just got home from our meeting with Greg to finalize all of the paperwork. We had such a great experience with him that I felt compelled to write a review. Especially because the way that we found and decided to work with Greg was from all of the great reviews that we read. I highly recommend Greg and his team to anyone who is looking for an attorney to help them with wills and estate planning matters. Thank you Greg and Chelsea, you guys are amazing!

Greg reviewed our estate plan when we moved from out-of-state. He helped us establish our Florida trust. His Client Care Program is an important benefit that assures we can stay updated with legal matters. It also provides a consistent, reliable and responsive resource for each other and our adult children when there are questions and advice on managing the reality of changing circumstances as we age. Highly recommend this excellent firm and outstanding staff.

Visited this firm a couple of years ago with my wife, and business partner, to get all of our affairs in order for the future. How pleasant, professional and informative the consult was. We all decided to continue with the process of setting up the necessary documents (Trusts, Living Wills, Medical Directives, Powers of Attorney, etc.) to make sure our assets are/were protected from probate, and serious and sometime very difficult choices are pre-determined and documented. Greg Kaiser and staff are incredible, reliable and most important knowledgeable. We all highly recommend this firm for all of your down the road needs to prevent or minimize issues which will certainly arise once you've past.

If your looking for a lawyer who deals in wills, trusts, and probate look no further than Gregory Kaiser. I couldn't recommend a better lawyer. Greg was extremely informative in helping us through our estate planning process. He has an awesome friendly staff. Their like one big happy family.

We recently decided that it was time for us to think about Estate Planning. We are so happy that we chose this Law Firm! Not only are they knowledgeable regarding Florida law, but they also genuinely care about their clients. Right from the first visit I felt that I could relax because We were in good hands. Greg also offers so many “extras” such as monthly on line informational sessions, client appreciation days and much more. Greg and Chelsea encourage you to contact them with any questions or concerns and you can tell that the are sincere. Thank you to Greg, Chelsea and the rest of the staff for your professional service, your expertise and for making us feel welcomed and at ease. I would highly recommend this Law Firm if you have Estate Planning or Elder Law needs.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Greg and his team are absolutely amazing. I am so glad that my mother and I decided to work with Greg to write up her will and get her estate planning matters in order. He is extremely knowledgeable, understanding and just an all around great person. Same with his staff. He answered every question I had with a high level of clarity and gave advice to my mother and I about things that helped us greatly, that would have never crossed our minds. The whole process from start to finish was smooth and easy. Even when my mother ended up back in the hospital during the time we had an appointment, he and his staff were so understanding and compassionate. They even offered to go to the hospital to finalize everything if we truly thought that she wasn’t going to make it. Thankfully, she made it out and we actually just got home from our meeting with Greg to finalize all of the paperwork. We had such a great experience with him that I felt compelled to write a review. Especially because the way that we found and decided to work with Greg was from all of the great reviews that we read. I highly recommend Greg and his team to anyone who is looking for an attorney to help them with wills and estate planning matters. Thank you Greg and Chelsea, you guys are amazing!

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Greg reviewed our estate plan when we moved from out-of-state. He helped us establish our Florida trust. His Client Care Program is an important benefit that assures we can stay updated with legal matters. It also provides a consistent, reliable and responsive resource for each other and our adult children when there are questions and advice on managing the reality of changing circumstances as we age. Highly recommend this excellent firm and outstanding staff.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Visited this firm a couple of years ago with my wife, and business partner, to get all of our affairs in order for the future. How pleasant, professional and informative the consult was. We all decided to continue with the process of setting up the necessary documents (Trusts, Living Wills, Medical Directives, Powers of Attorney, etc.) to make sure our assets are/were protected from probate, and serious and sometime very difficult choices are pre-determined and documented. Greg Kaiser and staff are incredible, reliable and most important knowledgeable. We all highly recommend this firm for all of your down the road needs to prevent or minimize issues which will certainly arise once you've past.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    If your looking for a lawyer who deals in wills, trusts, and probate look no further than Gregory Kaiser. I couldn't recommend a better lawyer. Greg was extremely informative in helping us through our estate planning process. He has an awesome friendly staff. Their like one big happy family.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    We recently decided that it was time for us to think about Estate Planning. We are so happy that we chose this Law Firm! Not only are they knowledgeable regarding Florida law, but they also genuinely care about their clients. Right from the first visit I felt that I could relax because We were in good hands. Greg also offers so many “extras” such as monthly on line informational sessions, client appreciation days and much more. Greg and Chelsea encourage you to contact them with any questions or concerns and you can tell that the are sincere. Thank you to Greg, Chelsea and the rest of the staff for your professional service, your expertise and for making us feel welcomed and at ease. I would highly recommend this Law Firm if you have Estate Planning or Elder Law needs.

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David L. Siddall 

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In just 32 years, Attorney David Siddall has grown his estate practice to one of the most successful and respected in the US. Offered services include estate planning, elder law, estate litigation, probate, trust administration, and trust planning. Attorney David Siddall’s noteworthy accomplishments have led to his receipt of the Super Lawyer and Super Lawyers Rising Star awards. Attorney David Siddall graduated with his Juris Doctor from the University of Western Australia. When you are ready to start planning your future, do not hesitate to reach out to Attorney David Siddall and his team.

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Review

by Google
5.00
81 reviews  

My husband and I contacted Bill McQueen of Legacy Protection Lawyers after he was recommended to us by our Financial Advisor. Although we live more than one hundred miles away from their office, Bill came so highly recommended we felt it would be worth the trip to meet with him. He and his staff are extremely professional and informative. Bill gave us options and assisted in decisions about our estate, by providing us with legal and experiential information making it possible to meet our specific needs. Drafts were sent for our review within a week, and changes were made and revised drafts sent back within minutes of sending the change request. I’ve never dealt with a legal firm that worked so quickly, producing our wills, trust documents, powers of attorney, transfer of a deed and several other documents and all for a very reasonable fee. Within 10 days of our first meeting everything was completed for our signing meeting. We couldn’t be more happy with the way LPL conducted business. They take extra measures to be available not only to advise, explain and produce the legal documents required, but they continue to offer support with regular review and contact scheduled in the future, ensuring that those documents continue to be relevant as their clients’ situations change or laws are amended. We highly recommend Bill McQueen and the attorneys and staff at Legacy Protection Lawyers.

Attorney Bill McQueen and his team are simply outstanding!!! They advised me on how to best manage my personal and professional assets. They were instrumental in devising our estate planning and living wills. Most impressive was how timely his firm was devising such documents with incredible attention to every foreseeable issue. I highly recommend them for protecting your family assets and planning your future no matter how simple or complex it may be.

We contacted Bill McQueen to review and update our will and discuss the need for a family trust. Bill and his staff made the entire process from beginning to end very easy. He is an expert in estate planning and is able to explain complicated tax and estate laws in an understandable way. My wife and I are confident that our estate assets are fully protected in our family trust and will be distributed as we desire. We highly recommend Legacy Protection Lawyers to anyone seeking the best for their family.

Bill and his team understood my family's situation and efficiently nailed the services necessary to support our legacy goals. Bill was interested, highly engaged and more than trustworthy. I would recommend his services to all friends and family. Excellent Service!

For month now I have been included on emails detailing the estate of a guy that I happen to share a name with. Either this firm is doing such a bad job that they did not notice that they wrote me emails I did not respond to all this time or they included the wrong person for month and never checked with the person they mistook me for. That or this firm is a front for a weird scam.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    My husband and I contacted Bill McQueen of Legacy Protection Lawyers after he was recommended to us by our Financial Advisor. Although we live more than one hundred miles away from their office, Bill came so highly recommended we felt it would be worth the trip to meet with him. He and his staff are extremely professional and informative. Bill gave us options and assisted in decisions about our estate, by providing us with legal and experiential information making it possible to meet our specific needs. Drafts were sent for our review within a week, and changes were made and revised drafts sent back within minutes of sending the change request. I’ve never dealt with a legal firm that worked so quickly, producing our wills, trust documents, powers of attorney, transfer of a deed and several other documents and all for a very reasonable fee. Within 10 days of our first meeting everything was completed for our signing meeting. We couldn’t be more happy with the way LPL conducted business. They take extra measures to be available not only to advise, explain and produce the legal documents required, but they continue to offer support with regular review and contact scheduled in the future, ensuring that those documents continue to be relevant as their clients’ situations change or laws are amended. We highly recommend Bill McQueen and the attorneys and staff at Legacy Protection Lawyers.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Attorney Bill McQueen and his team are simply outstanding!!! They advised me on how to best manage my personal and professional assets. They were instrumental in devising our estate planning and living wills. Most impressive was how timely his firm was devising such documents with incredible attention to every foreseeable issue. I highly recommend them for protecting your family assets and planning your future no matter how simple or complex it may be.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    We contacted Bill McQueen to review and update our will and discuss the need for a family trust. Bill and his staff made the entire process from beginning to end very easy. He is an expert in estate planning and is able to explain complicated tax and estate laws in an understandable way. My wife and I are confident that our estate assets are fully protected in our family trust and will be distributed as we desire. We highly recommend Legacy Protection Lawyers to anyone seeking the best for their family.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Bill and his team understood my family's situation and efficiently nailed the services necessary to support our legacy goals. Bill was interested, highly engaged and more than trustworthy. I would recommend his services to all friends and family. Excellent Service!

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    For month now I have been included on emails detailing the estate of a guy that I happen to share a name with. Either this firm is doing such a bad job that they did not notice that they wrote me emails I did not respond to all this time or they included the wrong person for month and never checked with the person they mistook me for. That or this firm is a front for a weird scam.

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Stephanie Marie Edwards 

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If you are looking for effective communication and competent knowledge in the area of estate law, then your search is over, as Attorney Stephanie Edwards is the top attorney to hire. Clients retain Attorney Stephanie Edwards's services for estate planning, Medicaid planning, veterans benefits, incapacity planning, probate, and trust administration. Attorney Stephanie Edwards is an accomplished and valued member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the ElderCounsel. Since graduating from the University of Richmond's School of Law, Attorney Stephanie Edwards has shown noteworthy accomplishments in the practice of estate law. Attorney Stephanie Edwards will work with you to make sure her execution of your estate planning matches your expectations.

 Website justia.com

Review

by Google
4.60
11 reviews  

Refused my business concerning my parents' estate planning to review their estate documents to make sure everything was on the up and up and to advise me on how to deal with potential creditors, etc etc. I guess she has enough money, she doesn't need yours!

Everyone in this office is excellent. They've handled my brother's estate & done a fabulous job. They are very professional, but also very kind & respectful. They were recommended to me & I would recommend them to anyone.

These folks are really professional and do not try to upgrade and over charge you. Stephanie is really good as is the entire staff.

Stephanie is an outstanding attorney who does an incredible job of explaining complex topics in easy to understand ways. She and her staff are friendly, caring and trustworthy. I do not hesitate to recommend Stephanie to my clients for their elder law needs.

I was extremely pleased with the professionalism and service I received from Atty Stephanie Edwards and her staff. She was most helpful in dealing with a stressful family situation and explaining a complicated Medicare/Medicaid information. I felt it was extremely generous of her to offer a free consultation. She only charges you if you actually need her services. It's rare to find this kind of legal service. I highly recommend her and her office for your elder care needs.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.60
    5 reviews  

    Refused my business concerning my parents' estate planning to review their estate documents to make sure everything was on the up and up and to advise me on how to deal with potential creditors, etc etc. I guess she has enough money, she doesn't need yours!

  • Review

    by Google
    4.60
    5 reviews  

    Everyone in this office is excellent. They've handled my brother's estate & done a fabulous job. They are very professional, but also very kind & respectful. They were recommended to me & I would recommend them to anyone.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.60
    5 reviews  

    These folks are really professional and do not try to upgrade and over charge you. Stephanie is really good as is the entire staff.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.60
    5 reviews  

    Stephanie is an outstanding attorney who does an incredible job of explaining complex topics in easy to understand ways. She and her staff are friendly, caring and trustworthy. I do not hesitate to recommend Stephanie to my clients for their elder law needs.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.60
    5 reviews  

    I was extremely pleased with the professionalism and service I received from Atty Stephanie Edwards and her staff. She was most helpful in dealing with a stressful family situation and explaining a complicated Medicare/Medicaid information. I felt it was extremely generous of her to offer a free consultation. She only charges you if you actually need her services. It's rare to find this kind of legal service. I highly recommend her and her office for your elder care needs.

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Mike Mastry 

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Following the death of a loved one, Attorney Mike Mastry allows his clients to grieve in peace while he takes care of their probate or administration matters. Attorney Mike Mastry is an asset in the field of estate law and has handled cases comprising estate planning, probate, asset protection, estate tax planning, veterans benefits, and special needs planning. Attorney Mike Mastry earned his Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School. If you want the best, reach out to the estate attorney who has shown his capabilities. Call Attorney Mike Mastry today!

 Website

Review

by Google
5.00
54 reviews  

I procrastinated doing my will for many years mainly because I thought it would be a long and stressful process. My brothers did some research and set up the appointment for me at Mastry Law based on the positive reviews and after speaking with Mr. Mastry. I was pleasantly surprised how easy Mr. Mastry made the process. He was very thorough and professional. The entire process was so simple and stress free. He definitely is an expert in preparing wills and was excellent in explaining everything to me. When I went for my final signing everything was organized and ready to sign. Mr Mastry explained each document as I signed them.. After signing the documents I waited for a few minutes and was presented with my will in a beautiful binder. Inside the papers were perfectly organized and labeled. I was also given a zip drive so it would be easy to send to my brothers. I highly recommend Mastry Law and was 110% happy with my experience there.

My husband and I were trying to put together a simple will and trust to make sure that our kids were taken care of in the event of our untimely passing. For such a simple matter, we couldn't believe that other attorneys didn't even bother to return phone calls, and one didn't show up to multiple scheduled meetings. We’d had it! Then we found Mike Mastry! He was absolutely amazing! He was courteous, prompt, did everything that he said he would, and answered all of the questions that we had. The process couldn’t have been easier, and he was a pleasure to work with. He even had flowers for us when we arrived to sign our documents…a truly thoughtful touch! I would emphatically recommend him to anyone looking for estate planning services! Thank you, Mike!

Mastry Law came very highly recommended by my financial planner. They did not disappoint. Very knowledgeable, professional and courteous. I was able to setup my estate plan very easily. Mike Mastry answered all my questions and alleviated all my concerns. It was a pleasure doing business with him and I will continue to do so in the future.

My husband and I just completed signing our Trust and all the associated and relevant documents. Mike is an outstanding attorney. He is an excellent communicator and was readily available to guide us along the process. He is very efficient and helps keep you on task to complete "your homework" in a timely manner. Mike establishes an accepting relationship and presents a friendly demeanor which helps his clients feel less fear in completing what some view (like us) as " something we'd get to one day". Well our day has come !!!. Thank you Mke Mastry. We highly recommend using his expertise and services in estate planning.

Mr. Mastry handled a probate case for me. He is professional, competent, &attentive. He kept me informed & up to date on the whole process. He took his time to explain everything and I never felt rushed. He also took care of an additional issue with no extra billing. I am from out of state but if I lived in Florida I would definitely would use him again. Thank you Mr. Mastry!

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    I procrastinated doing my will for many years mainly because I thought it would be a long and stressful process. My brothers did some research and set up the appointment for me at Mastry Law based on the positive reviews and after speaking with Mr. Mastry. I was pleasantly surprised how easy Mr. Mastry made the process. He was very thorough and professional. The entire process was so simple and stress free. He definitely is an expert in preparing wills and was excellent in explaining everything to me. When I went for my final signing everything was organized and ready to sign. Mr Mastry explained each document as I signed them.. After signing the documents I waited for a few minutes and was presented with my will in a beautiful binder. Inside the papers were perfectly organized and labeled. I was also given a zip drive so it would be easy to send to my brothers. I highly recommend Mastry Law and was 110% happy with my experience there.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    My husband and I were trying to put together a simple will and trust to make sure that our kids were taken care of in the event of our untimely passing. For such a simple matter, we couldn't believe that other attorneys didn't even bother to return phone calls, and one didn't show up to multiple scheduled meetings. We’d had it! Then we found Mike Mastry! He was absolutely amazing! He was courteous, prompt, did everything that he said he would, and answered all of the questions that we had. The process couldn’t have been easier, and he was a pleasure to work with. He even had flowers for us when we arrived to sign our documents…a truly thoughtful touch! I would emphatically recommend him to anyone looking for estate planning services! Thank you, Mike!

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Mastry Law came very highly recommended by my financial planner. They did not disappoint. Very knowledgeable, professional and courteous. I was able to setup my estate plan very easily. Mike Mastry answered all my questions and alleviated all my concerns. It was a pleasure doing business with him and I will continue to do so in the future.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    My husband and I just completed signing our Trust and all the associated and relevant documents. Mike is an outstanding attorney. He is an excellent communicator and was readily available to guide us along the process. He is very efficient and helps keep you on task to complete "your homework" in a timely manner. Mike establishes an accepting relationship and presents a friendly demeanor which helps his clients feel less fear in completing what some view (like us) as " something we'd get to one day". Well our day has come !!!. Thank you Mke Mastry. We highly recommend using his expertise and services in estate planning.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Mr. Mastry handled a probate case for me. He is professional, competent, &attentive. He kept me informed & up to date on the whole process. He took his time to explain everything and I never felt rushed. He also took care of an additional issue with no extra billing. I am from out of state but if I lived in Florida I would definitely would use him again. Thank you Mr. Mastry!

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Catherine Blackburn 

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As one of the top qualified estate attorneys in the US, Attorney Catherine Blackburn is compelled to provide exceptional service to every client. Within her practice, Attorney Catherine Blackburn handles estate planning, elder law, wills, probate, will and trust contests, and guardianship. A member of the Lawyers Club and the Lawyers of Distinction, Attorney Catherine Blackburn is the top attorney to make sure all of your estate expectations are met. Highly recommended by prior clients and colleagues alike, Attorney Catherine Blackburn has previously earned the Super Lawyer and Attorney of the Year awards. Attorney Catherine Blackburn is determined to provide only the top representation to her clients and will stop at nothing to see that no stone is left unturned in your estate planning.

Fee Structure: LIFE PLAN LAW SERVICES

 Website justia.com

Review

by Google
4.90
9 reviews  

Simply the best, kindest and most fun! Yes, she made it fun. I mean, we are all going to die ;-) I did my first end-of-life plans 35 years ago and have updated them several times. They were all pretty cut and dry until I came to Cathy Blackburn who understood my values and made sure my end-of-life plans would support those beliefs. I don't have any relatives in the country so she also helped me find a fabulous fiduciary. I have recommended Life Plan Law to several friends.

I was referred to Cathy Blackburn for my mother's estate planning by a friend. I am so grateful for that referral! It was so easy and quick to set up an initial call. The consultation with Cathy was the most professional and knowledgeable meeting I could have ever asked for. She provided us with such valuable insight and planning tools that I finally felt confident my mother was in good hands. She took her time explaining every aspect of her estate planning and invited all questions along the way. We finally have a solid plan and attorney to help us through. I HIGHLY recommend Ms. Blackburn and her team at Blackburn Law Firm.

I needed to get all the necessary documents in place for caring for my elderly mother. Cathy walked me through every step and took the extra time needed to help my mother understand each document and put her mind at ease. Very professional, friendly and caring service.

Just finished an extensive update of my trust. Cathy Blackburn was very efficient and extremely knowledgeable.

I recommend this firm to others and thanks for your excellent service.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.90
    5 reviews  

    Simply the best, kindest and most fun! Yes, she made it fun. I mean, we are all going to die ;-) I did my first end-of-life plans 35 years ago and have updated them several times. They were all pretty cut and dry until I came to Cathy Blackburn who understood my values and made sure my end-of-life plans would support those beliefs. I don't have any relatives in the country so she also helped me find a fabulous fiduciary. I have recommended Life Plan Law to several friends.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.90
    5 reviews  

    I was referred to Cathy Blackburn for my mother's estate planning by a friend. I am so grateful for that referral! It was so easy and quick to set up an initial call. The consultation with Cathy was the most professional and knowledgeable meeting I could have ever asked for. She provided us with such valuable insight and planning tools that I finally felt confident my mother was in good hands. She took her time explaining every aspect of her estate planning and invited all questions along the way. We finally have a solid plan and attorney to help us through. I HIGHLY recommend Ms. Blackburn and her team at Blackburn Law Firm.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.90
    5 reviews  

    I needed to get all the necessary documents in place for caring for my elderly mother. Cathy walked me through every step and took the extra time needed to help my mother understand each document and put her mind at ease. Very professional, friendly and caring service.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.90
    5 reviews  

    Just finished an extensive update of my trust. Cathy Blackburn was very efficient and extremely knowledgeable.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.90
    5 reviews  

    I recommend this firm to others and thanks for your excellent service.

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Kira B Doyle 

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A top estate attorney in her field, Attorney Kira Doyle has developed a strong reputation within the legal community. Common cases handled by Attorney Kira Doyle include estate planning and probate. Attorney Kira Doyle earned her JD from Stetson University's College of Law and has applied compassion and professionalism to every case she manages. It is never too early or late to begin your estate planning, and Attorney Kira Doyle is just the right attorney to handle the job.

Fee Structure: Here at Kira Doyle Law, we care about each of the unique individuals and families that we are privileged to serve. Our firm combines the best attorneys in St. Petersburg, Florida, with experience in estate planning and probate, real estate law, and business law services. Our goal is to ensure that you and your loved ones receive the planning and protection you want and need to protect your assets, grow your property, and ensure the comfort of your family.

 Website justia.com

Review

by Google
5.00
33 reviews  

We recently moved to St. Pete and were in need of a good, professional and inclusive attorney to completely rewrite all of our legal documents. Kira Doyle and her great staff were all and more than we had hoped. The documents were thorough and covered all the mandates for the State of Florida. They were completely welcoming to my wife and me. Kira Doyle and her staff treated us "just like every other couple," respectfully and graciously. As we come from a different state where this is NOT often the case, this environment was a relief. Additionally, the documents and the process by which they are written, approved and finalized was professional and efficient. Kira and her staff were easily available to answer our questions and sent updates and their own questions frequently. This attorney and this office staff earned 5+stars in our book! We will return to them for any additional legal needs we may encounter in the future. We already have the free three-year review of the documents in hand. The office is beautiful and the formality of finalizing our final documents almost a ceremony . They made us feel important. We are very happy with the final documents, the way in which they and we were handled and the parting gift was PERFECT!

I would like to start off by saying I don’t even live in Florida, I live in Arizona. I found Doyle Law on line along with a few other firms and gave them a call. Her Firm was the ONLY ONE to call me back even though I lived in AZ. I am very happy to report that my business with Doyle Firm was FLAWLESS. They took into account they were going to communicate with both myself and my parents separately and kept us both informed of the procedures. I flew out to Florida to meet the Staff and begin the procedures. They are professional, polite, explanatory and understanding. They took the time to explain things to myself and my parents until we understood perfectly. This firm may be small but they are MIGHTY!! My only regret is they are NOT in Arizona so I could tell all of my family and friends to use them for their family needs. We got our TRUST completed along with a few other items and my family is not only satisfied with their Firm but delighted to meet Kira Doyle and her staff. FIVE STARS is the most I could rate them but I wanted to give them 10. So, YES, I recommend them. YES, I trust them. YES, I will use them again if I need to!

I had the pleasure of working with this firm for the last 11 years as an employee and as a client. Kira Doyle has continued to display the highest caliber of legal expertise in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate, Business Law and Real Estate Law. I admire the dedication she has to her practice and to her clients. I know first hand that she never gives less than 100% of her quality of services to any client. She has helped me navigate the processes of my own personal estate planning, probate of a loved one, formation of a business and real estate transactions. I would recommend this firm with confidence to my closest friends and family! Thank you Kira Doyle Law, for all you have done for me!

Kira Doyle Law drafted estate planning documents for me. Ms. Doyle went over each document carefully and explained Florida law thoroughly. The documents were prepared very quickly and professionally. I found this office a pleasure to work with and would use Ms. Doyle or her associate Ms. Good for any legal matters within the firm's area of expertise. Highly recommended.

My husband and I have experienced the sad reality of loved ones passing away. We knew we did not want to leave our loved ones stressed and wondering what to do when we're at the end of life and they may be grieving. We were so relieved as well to learn so much on how to protect ourselves so that when we pass away, our family is not caught up in a lot of probate, legal, arguments, and tax matters. We're so impressed by the top-notch expertise! The whole experience was very caring, careful, and concierge, and we were completely comfortable with the process. This high level of professionalism really reassured us well to complete a task that could be stressful. It was not -- wow! We can't thank you all enough. Thank you!

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    We recently moved to St. Pete and were in need of a good, professional and inclusive attorney to completely rewrite all of our legal documents. Kira Doyle and her great staff were all and more than we had hoped. The documents were thorough and covered all the mandates for the State of Florida. They were completely welcoming to my wife and me. Kira Doyle and her staff treated us "just like every other couple," respectfully and graciously. As we come from a different state where this is NOT often the case, this environment was a relief. Additionally, the documents and the process by which they are written, approved and finalized was professional and efficient. Kira and her staff were easily available to answer our questions and sent updates and their own questions frequently. This attorney and this office staff earned 5+stars in our book! We will return to them for any additional legal needs we may encounter in the future. We already have the free three-year review of the documents in hand. The office is beautiful and the formality of finalizing our final documents almost a ceremony . They made us feel important. We are very happy with the final documents, the way in which they and we were handled and the parting gift was PERFECT!

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    I would like to start off by saying I don’t even live in Florida, I live in Arizona. I found Doyle Law on line along with a few other firms and gave them a call. Her Firm was the ONLY ONE to call me back even though I lived in AZ. I am very happy to report that my business with Doyle Firm was FLAWLESS. They took into account they were going to communicate with both myself and my parents separately and kept us both informed of the procedures. I flew out to Florida to meet the Staff and begin the procedures. They are professional, polite, explanatory and understanding. They took the time to explain things to myself and my parents until we understood perfectly. This firm may be small but they are MIGHTY!! My only regret is they are NOT in Arizona so I could tell all of my family and friends to use them for their family needs. We got our TRUST completed along with a few other items and my family is not only satisfied with their Firm but delighted to meet Kira Doyle and her staff. FIVE STARS is the most I could rate them but I wanted to give them 10. So, YES, I recommend them. YES, I trust them. YES, I will use them again if I need to!

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    I had the pleasure of working with this firm for the last 11 years as an employee and as a client. Kira Doyle has continued to display the highest caliber of legal expertise in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate, Business Law and Real Estate Law. I admire the dedication she has to her practice and to her clients. I know first hand that she never gives less than 100% of her quality of services to any client. She has helped me navigate the processes of my own personal estate planning, probate of a loved one, formation of a business and real estate transactions. I would recommend this firm with confidence to my closest friends and family! Thank you Kira Doyle Law, for all you have done for me!

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Kira Doyle Law drafted estate planning documents for me. Ms. Doyle went over each document carefully and explained Florida law thoroughly. The documents were prepared very quickly and professionally. I found this office a pleasure to work with and would use Ms. Doyle or her associate Ms. Good for any legal matters within the firm's area of expertise. Highly recommended.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    My husband and I have experienced the sad reality of loved ones passing away. We knew we did not want to leave our loved ones stressed and wondering what to do when we're at the end of life and they may be grieving. We were so relieved as well to learn so much on how to protect ourselves so that when we pass away, our family is not caught up in a lot of probate, legal, arguments, and tax matters. We're so impressed by the top-notch expertise! The whole experience was very caring, careful, and concierge, and we were completely comfortable with the process. This high level of professionalism really reassured us well to complete a task that could be stressful. It was not -- wow! We can't thank you all enough. Thank you!

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Judd Roy Bean 

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Following the death of a loved one, Attorney Judd Bean allows his clients to grieve in peace while he takes care of their probate or administration matters. Attorney Judd Bean is an asset in the field of estate law and has handled cases involving probate, estate administration, estate planning, trust administration, and guardianships. Attorney Judd Bean’s noteworthy accomplishments have led to his receipt of the Attorney of the Year and Super Lawyer awards. Attorney Judd Bean has received numerous accolades for his hard work, including the Attorney of the Year and Super Lawyer awards. Look no further, as Attorney Judd Bean is more than prepared to establish a solid plan for your assets and future.

Fee Structure: The future

 Website

Review

by Google
5.00
5 reviews  

Reliable, honest, and friendly. Our family needed estate planning and Judd Bean walked us through each step. I was impressed with his attention to detail. Judd Bean made the process easy and seamless. Highly recommend!

Judd Bean II is an excellent man! He is really passionate about the law and cares about doing what is right for his client. He puts his best foot forward in everything that he does and he really knows what he is talking about. I use him for any law advice I need and would recommend him in a heartbeat. Stand up guy!

Judd Bean helped us with the Guardianship of our special needs (Down syndrome) daughter. He was patient, thoughtful, and extremely kind throughout the process. I would recommend him hands down.

I had the pleasure of serving in the military with Judd Bean as an Air Force Judge Advocate. Judd is one of the best attorneys I have worked with! He is driven to fight for his clients. Judd knows the law and how to get results for those who hire him! I would want Judd on my side in any legal dispute!

Judd Bean is not only a trusted friend, but an elite litigator. His hard work, high ethical values, and God-centered approach have earned him praise around the Tampa Bay Area. I fully support and endorse this excellent lawyer.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Reliable, honest, and friendly. Our family needed estate planning and Judd Bean walked us through each step. I was impressed with his attention to detail. Judd Bean made the process easy and seamless. Highly recommend!

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Judd Bean II is an excellent man! He is really passionate about the law and cares about doing what is right for his client. He puts his best foot forward in everything that he does and he really knows what he is talking about. I use him for any law advice I need and would recommend him in a heartbeat. Stand up guy!

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Judd Bean helped us with the Guardianship of our special needs (Down syndrome) daughter. He was patient, thoughtful, and extremely kind throughout the process. I would recommend him hands down.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    I had the pleasure of serving in the military with Judd Bean as an Air Force Judge Advocate. Judd is one of the best attorneys I have worked with! He is driven to fight for his clients. Judd knows the law and how to get results for those who hire him! I would want Judd on my side in any legal dispute!

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    Judd Bean is not only a trusted friend, but an elite litigator. His hard work, high ethical values, and God-centered approach have earned him praise around the Tampa Bay Area. I fully support and endorse this excellent lawyer.

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Bryan K Tippen 

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Instead of simply filling out and signing one-size-fits-all documents, Attorney Bryan Tippen strives to provide a personalized service to all of his estate clients. Clients retain Attorney Bryan Tippen's services for estate planning, beneficiary trusts, asset protection, will and trust contests, business planning, and probate. Attorney Bryan Tippen dedicates his time to legal organizations, such as the American Bar Association and the American Bar Foundation. Due to his success in the field of estate law, Attorney Bryan Tippen was honored with the Attorney of the Year and Lawyers of Distinction - Nationwide Top Ten Percent of Lawyers awards. If you want the best, reach out to the estate attorney who has shown his capabilities. Call Attorney Bryan Tippen today!

 Website

Review

by Google
5.00
30 reviews  

One of the best attorneys if not the best in the area. I own several companies as well as work for a larger company so the legal waters can be quite difficult to navigate in some instances. Mr. Tippen has been more than willing to aid and review pertinent documents, as well as draft them to help define the employee employer relationships. His pedigree and professionalism are first class, and I always recommend using his services to whomever I can.

I needed legal advice for my elderly parents and contacted Tippen Law... Brian & Stephanie were sympathetic, understanding and very supportive! They explained what was needed to get done ASAP and went out of their way to accommodate us to finalize our needs. I have spoken with Brian several times since our “urgent” need and he has been more than helpful with anything I asked him and explained things more than once to me! I felt like he was talking to his own family member...I would not even consider looking elsewhere for legal help! Great job Brian & Stephanie!! Thank you!!!

I found Bryan to be most resourceful, experienced and friendly. I felt very comfortable with him and Stephanie In resolving my Estate plans. They also were extremely courteous to me and explained in detail the documents. Valerie Levison, July 19, 2021

We highly recommend Tippen Law Firm for estate planning. Very professional and we felt very reasonably priced considering the amount of time they spent with us ensuring all our questions were answered and all of our options explained.

*Waste of time and money!* I met with Brian and his wife, the middle of 2018, to prepare estate planning documents for me. After I received the initial documents, I called back with questions. I was told Brian's time was very valuable, he was reluctant to call me back, but he would. I was assured that my documents could very easily be modified if need be in the future. To sign the final documents, I took time off work, drove to Punta Gorda, and had to wait for 30-45; apparently, my time is not valuable! Recently I reached out to them to make a few name changes (a simple word document ‘find and replace’). I was originally told that I would have to drive 3 hours to Punta Gorda (I recently moved to Fort Lauderdale) to sign the new documents and they didn't know how much it would cost because it was a “major” change (again... a simple word document ‘find and replace’). Then Brian left me a lengthy message telling me to Google estate planning and have my paperwork completely redone. They couldn’t help me make the simple word document ‘find and replace’ changes and especially since I had moved to Fort Lauderdale. Apparently, in the day and age of everything being done online, emailed, notarized, scanned, etc.; they will not and cannot accommodate. Now, I have unusable estate planning documents and I have to have everything completely redone. An absolute waste of time and money! I was assured they could make changes for me in the future. Had I known I had to stay within a 15-mile radius of Punt Gorda and/or simple changes would be considered too much; I NEVER would have gone to them.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    One of the best attorneys if not the best in the area. I own several companies as well as work for a larger company so the legal waters can be quite difficult to navigate in some instances. Mr. Tippen has been more than willing to aid and review pertinent documents, as well as draft them to help define the employee employer relationships. His pedigree and professionalism are first class, and I always recommend using his services to whomever I can.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    I needed legal advice for my elderly parents and contacted Tippen Law... Brian & Stephanie were sympathetic, understanding and very supportive! They explained what was needed to get done ASAP and went out of their way to accommodate us to finalize our needs. I have spoken with Brian several times since our “urgent” need and he has been more than helpful with anything I asked him and explained things more than once to me! I felt like he was talking to his own family member...I would not even consider looking elsewhere for legal help! Great job Brian & Stephanie!! Thank you!!!

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    I found Bryan to be most resourceful, experienced and friendly. I felt very comfortable with him and Stephanie In resolving my Estate plans. They also were extremely courteous to me and explained in detail the documents. Valerie Levison, July 19, 2021

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    We highly recommend Tippen Law Firm for estate planning. Very professional and we felt very reasonably priced considering the amount of time they spent with us ensuring all our questions were answered and all of our options explained.

  • Review

    by Google
    5.00
    5 reviews  

    *Waste of time and money!* I met with Brian and his wife, the middle of 2018, to prepare estate planning documents for me. After I received the initial documents, I called back with questions. I was told Brian's time was very valuable, he was reluctant to call me back, but he would. I was assured that my documents could very easily be modified if need be in the future. To sign the final documents, I took time off work, drove to Punta Gorda, and had to wait for 30-45; apparently, my time is not valuable! Recently I reached out to them to make a few name changes (a simple word document ‘find and replace’). I was originally told that I would have to drive 3 hours to Punta Gorda (I recently moved to Fort Lauderdale) to sign the new documents and they didn't know how much it would cost because it was a “major” change (again... a simple word document ‘find and replace’). Then Brian left me a lengthy message telling me to Google estate planning and have my paperwork completely redone. They couldn’t help me make the simple word document ‘find and replace’ changes and especially since I had moved to Fort Lauderdale. Apparently, in the day and age of everything being done online, emailed, notarized, scanned, etc.; they will not and cannot accommodate. Now, I have unusable estate planning documents and I have to have everything completely redone. An absolute waste of time and money! I was assured they could make changes for me in the future. Had I known I had to stay within a 15-mile radius of Punt Gorda and/or simple changes would be considered too much; I NEVER would have gone to them.

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Lori Graves 

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Instead of simply filling out and signing one-size-fits-all documents, Attorney Lori Graves strives to provide a personalized service to all of her estate clients. Attorney Lori Graves's knowledge extends to the areas of trust litigation, estate planning, will and trust contests, probate, probate litigation, and business planning. She mainly handles cases that include trust litigation, estate planning, will and trust contests, probate, probate litigation, and business planning. Outside of her noteworthy accomplishments in her estate practice, Attorney Lori Graves maintains memberships with the American Bar Association and the National Bar Association. Attorney Lori Graves has received numerous accolades for her hard work, including the Super Lawyer and Attorney of the Year awards. This distinguished estate attorney is focused on your future and is determined to lead you in the most beneficial direction today.

Fee Structure: NO WIN NO FEE

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Review

by Google
4.30
12 reviews  

Dealing with an unexpected family death isn’t easy for anyone emotionally. Then when you have legal issues to deal with, I am so thankful to Zoecklein Law, especially their wonderful paralegal Wendy. Every question or concern was dealt with promptly and professionally. I was always made to feel like a priority, not just a check box on a todo list. I was kept up to date on everything. Highly recommended!!

Luis did a great job communicating updates with phone messages and emails.

Thank you, made a very complicated situation, fast and easy. Professional and attentive to anything you need answered.

Luis has always helped us with our probate needs. He’s easy to communicate with and he’s very informative. The last probate was a rough one since we needed to do 2 different probate for same house and it’s during a pandemic, Luis however was able to get it done and the Seller was happy with the result. Thank you Luis for all your help.

I was very pleased with the service of probate. Very professional and courteous. Luis and his team were very helpful and made a tough time for my family a little easier for us. Overall i recommend Zoecklein Law for any of your legal needs.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.30
    5 reviews  

    Dealing with an unexpected family death isn’t easy for anyone emotionally. Then when you have legal issues to deal with, I am so thankful to Zoecklein Law, especially their wonderful paralegal Wendy. Every question or concern was dealt with promptly and professionally. I was always made to feel like a priority, not just a check box on a todo list. I was kept up to date on everything. Highly recommended!!

  • Review

    by Google
    4.30
    5 reviews  

    Luis did a great job communicating updates with phone messages and emails.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.30
    5 reviews  

    Thank you, made a very complicated situation, fast and easy. Professional and attentive to anything you need answered.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.30
    5 reviews  

    Luis has always helped us with our probate needs. He’s easy to communicate with and he’s very informative. The last probate was a rough one since we needed to do 2 different probate for same house and it’s during a pandemic, Luis however was able to get it done and the Seller was happy with the result. Thank you Luis for all your help.

  • Review

    by Google
    4.30
    5 reviews  

    I was very pleased with the service of probate. Very professional and courteous. Luis and his team were very helpful and made a tough time for my family a little easier for us. Overall i recommend Zoecklein Law for any of your legal needs.

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