Akerman LLP is a law firm in Jacksonville helping clients with the probate process. The firm performs typical probate tasks such as creating an inventory of assets, distributing them according to the will, and resolving outstanding financial obligations of the estate. This practice is also focused on probate litigation and works on behalf of heirs and estates to mediate or litigate cases resulting from discontent with or suspicion of the will as well as lawsuits by creditors or supposed heirs.
50 N Laura St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
The Bedell Firm was founded in 1865, since when it has grown to incorporate many areas of practice while retaining a boutique shape that provides clients with bespoke representation. The Jacksonville-based firm's Estates & Trust Litigation practice serves executors and beneficiaries in probate cases where the validity of a will or the performance of the executor is challenged. It has handled all forms of probate dispute, from allegations of undue influence to executors accused of a conflict of interest.
101 E Adams St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Founded in 1991, the law firm of Grady H. Williams Jr. LLM Attorneys at Law PA concentrates its practice on elder law, estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate. It serves the metro area from offices in Jacksonville, Orange Park, St. Augustine, and Julington Creek. In probate matters, the firm's attorneys are experienced in compassionately and sensitively representing their clients, assisting executors and beneficiaries as the decedent's will journeys through the court process. The firm also mediates in disputes between all stakeholders.
Gunster is a law firm in Jacksonville managing probate processes. It handles the final affairs of the estate by paying bills and allocating the final assets. This firm is also experienced with defending heirs and estates in probate and trust litigation. It often defends estates from creditors with or without valid claims and provides mediation services to help resolve conflicts that erupt involving beneficiaries. Gunster offers estate planning services and helps clients draft living wills as well.
225 Water St Ste 1750
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Judy-Ann Smith Law Firm PA concentrates its Jacksonville practice on estate planning and probate, representing clients who live or have family assets within the state. The firm's attorneys guide executors through the complexities of the law while they fulfill their duties towards the decedent. Its services include creating an inventory of the estate, ensuring all creditors and taxes are paid from it, preparing and filing documents at court, and distributing the estate to the beneficiaries in accordance with the decedent's will.
4465 Baymeadows Rd Ste 3
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Based in Jacksonville, the Law Office of Sara Frazier PI serves clients across the surrounding communities in matters relating to probate, estate planning, and family law. Attorney Sara Frazier founded the practice in 2009 after graduating from the Florida Coastal School of Law. Ms. Frazier and her team are experienced in sensitively assisting will administrators, preparing all legal documents, building an inventory of the estate, paying creditors, and distributing remaining assets, as well as representing clients in contested wills.
10175 Fortune Pkwy Unit 302
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Founded in 2018 by experienced attorneys, The Law Office of Shorstein & Lee is located in St. Augustine, serving individuals and families across the Jacksonville metro area in matters of probate, trusts, and estates. The firm can advise clients on instances where probate is unnecessary, as well as assisting them through all forms of probate, including summary, formal, and ancillary administration. Its attorneys also offer litigation services where the content or execution of a will is contested.
305 Kingsley Lake Dr Ste 701
St Augustine, FL 32092
The Law Offices of Lisa B. Rudolph PA serve individuals and families across the metro area of its Jacksonville base, with additional offices in Jasper, Georgia. Founded by Attorney Lisa Rudolph, a 1986 graduate of the Shepard Broad College of Law, the firm focuses exclusively on estate planning and probate. Ms. Rudolph has over 30 years of experience assisting named representatives in probate matters, ensuring the estate is transferred in accordance with the will or as mandated by the court.
13500 Sutton Park Dr S Ste 601
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Founded in Jacksonville in 2016, the Legacy Planning Law Group represents clients across the metro area with the planning of their estate, as well as providing legal assistance to the decedent's heirs during probate. The law firm focuses exclusively on estate and business planning, giving its attorneys extensive knowledge and experience on the subjects. Its services include advising clients on probate avoidance options, assisting in the administration of all phases of probate, and mediating in disputes involving executors and beneficiaries.
3430 Kori Rd Ste 4
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Lippes, Mathias, Wexler, Friedman LLP is a full-service law firm founded in 1965 with offices in Jacksonville serving clients throughout the metro area, and six additional offices on the East Coast and Canada. The firm's Trusts & Estates practice also handles probate, representing individuals and families in matters regarding the decedent's will. Its services include assisting the executor in their duties, ensuring probate law is understood and administered, while always being focused on honoring the decedent's intentions for their estate.
1 Independent Dr Ste 2301
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Owenby Law PA is a Jacksonville-based firm with additional offices in Orange Park, St. Augustine, and Fleming Island, ensuring that its experienced attorneys provide the metro area with local support and guidance in matters of probate and estate planning. The firm gives compassionate and sensitive representation to executors and beneficiaries, assisting in processing the decedent's will through court, evaluating the estate's assets, and ensuring creditors and taxes are paid. The firm also litigates for clients in disputes between stakeholders.
Founded in 2000, the Preddy Law Firm PA is located between St. Johns and Jacksonville, serving communities in the metro area. The firm practices probate, tax planning, wills, and trusts. A 1994 graduate of the Temple University School of Law, Attorney Rose Marie Preddy is a former chair of the Jacksonville Bar Association Trust and Probate Committee who has extensive experience in assisting executors in the fulfillment of their duties within the law while ensuring the decedent's will is honored.
12627 San Jose Blvd Ste 102
Jacksonville, FL 32223
Founded in 1905, Rogers Towers is a Jacksonville-based multi-practice law firm with additional offices in Ponte Vedra Beach, Amelia Island, St. Augustine, and Fort Lauderdale. The firm's Estate and Guardianship Litigation practice serves clients throughout the metro area who have cause for dispute during the probate process. Its attorneys have extensive experience in handling contested wills, objections to accountings, guardianship disputes, and all other challenges that can arise while a decedent's will goes through probate court.
Scarborough Law LLC has over 15 years of experience representing clients in matters relating to probate, estate planning, and immigration. Serving the metro areas of its offices in Jacksonville and Alpharetta, Georgia, the firm's experienced attorneys assist individuals and families in the fulfillment of a loved one's will. Their services include determining if probate can be avoided and assisting the executor if probate is necessary. The lawyers prepare and file court documents, ensure creditors are paid and distribute the estate.
Attorney Markus Sermons opened Sermons Law PLLC in 2017 to provide legal representation to clients in the greater Jacksonville metro area. He assists clients through the complexities of the probate administration process and provides probate litigation services. The firm also handles disputed wills, trusts, deeds, and titles and takes on cases involving guardianship, adoption, child custody, divorce, personal injury, and traffic offenses. Attorney Sermons served as a staff attorney in the Probate Division of the Court Administration.
1543 Kingsley Avenue, Suite 18-B
Orange Park, FL 32073
Smith, Hulsey, & Busey is a law firm in Jacksonville providing probate services. It helps executors to administrate the estate left behind by the deceased and manages the distribution of remaining assets among heirs. The firm may also mediate conflicts between heirs or defend the estate from lawsuits filed by outside parties. It typically attempts to help avoid the latter by paying the debts of the estate using the remaining assets, liquidating valuables if necessary to cover expenses.
1 Independent Dr Ste 3300
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Smith, Gambrell, & Russell LLP is a law firm in Jacksonville providing probate services to clients throughout the metro area. This firm is primarily interested in high net worth clients and regularly manages large estates and business successions. It works to mediate disputes between heirs as it distributes assets according to the will or trust left by the deceased. If the estate suffers from debt or financial insolvency, the firm will attempt to pay creditors, liquidating assets if need be.
50 N Laura St Ste 2600
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Based in Jacksonville, Florida, The Coleman Law Firm PLLC is a probate and estate law firm that has been serving the northeast part of the state for over 35 years. The firm assists clients with planning of wills and trusts, asset titling and protection, and execution of a living will or advance directive. Founding attorney C. Randolph Coleman was featured by Best Lawyers in their Best Lawyers in America list in 2020.
10161 Centurion Pkwy N STE 310
Jacksonville, FL 32256
The Law Office of Katherine Schnauss Naugle PL is a Jacksonville-based law firm offering assistance with probate services. The firm helps clients with the initial filing of probate, manages the accounting aspect of the estate, and closes the estate by distributing assets and paying off remaining debts. It provides litigious services as well, handling cases of contested wills and representing estate beneficiaries in a variety of scenarios. Assistance with estate planning and creating a living will is also available.
Serving the counties of Duval, Saint Johns, Clay, Nassau, and Flagler, Jacksonville-based Three Oaks Law is an estate, probate, and family law practice representing clients since 2015. The firm's attorneys recognize the sensitive nature of handling probate for the executor, beneficiaries, and other interested parties. They are experienced in assisting families through the complex process, preparing and fulfilling all legal necessities, while mediating in matters of contention and remaining focused on honoring the decedent's wishes.
13500 Sutton Park Dr S Ste 601
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Warren, Metcalf & Mairs PLLC is a law firm based in Jacksonville, serving the metro area and surrounding communities. The firm practices personal injury law, estate planning, and probate. Its attorneys are experienced in all forms of probate administration, including formal, ancillary, and summary, assisting the named representatives of the decedents' will perform their duties within the law and ensure their loved ones' wishes are carried out faithfully and to the satisfaction of the court.
1514 Landon Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
