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07 Aug, 2023 by Mary
If you are searching for a knowledgeable attorney who is versed in estate planning, elder law and probate, look no further. Christine O’Neil is a must to have in your corner if you need legal advice in dealing with any kind of estate issues. I live in Oklahoma and have a dear friend in Pensacola, FL that I was trying to help during a recent health crisis. My friend’s sister had recently passed away and she had no other family member to assist her. Living alone she reached out to me. Having known my friend for over 40 years it became my duty and responsibility to assist her with health and end of life decisions. I knew it would be a challenge living almost 1000 miles apart, so I began the search for a local attorney in Pensacola with experience, skills and above all, compassion to help manage this process. My first assignment was to review and get my friends affairs in order. That’s when Christine O’Neil stepped in with the legal knowledge to assist in preparing the legal documents required to designate myself her legal power of attorney to manage the day-to-day affairs plus make all the medical decisions required later on. My friend was mentally sharp however her body was failing, and she was in a rehab facility at the time. After our discussion Christine reached out to her and went over everything, answering her questions and making sure she understood. Once the documents were ready, Christine personally went to the rehab facility to execute the documents, left copies with the facility, and sent me the originals. Christine is professional and has a compassionate, caring way about her that is needed and appreciated during such stressful circumstances. She listens, explains thoroughly each document, and always asked if I had any questions. She responds in a timely manner to emails and always called me back if she wasn’t available when I called. Finding Christine was the BEST thing for me in helping my friend. I highly recommend her!
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09 Feb, 2023 by Don
Putting an estate plan together is one of those things that we all tend to procrastinate. My late wife and I often talked about it, went to a few seminars attorneys put on, but never got around to actually doing it. When my wife died suddenly I realized very quickly that I needed an estate plan as the last thing you want is to die intestate and have the courts determine who gets what. Everyone's circumstances are different but having control over what you want is paramount. But where do you find a competent attorney to do this? Generally I prefer personal referrals but no one I knew was any help. Fortunately I was lucky. I did an internet search, if they had a website I checked what information was provided and checked out their credentials. This is how I found Christine O'Neil. Not only are her credentials impeccable but she is blessed with an abundance of patience and compassion. She offers a free consultation and answered questions I didn't even know I had, plus she swiftly answered lots and lots of e-mails as I would think of something else. Basically I was still in shock from my wife passing but she made everything easy for me. She put together a last will and testament, a living will, a durable power of attorney, a designation of health care surrogate and completed and filed an enhanced life estate deed that is a huge bonus of living in Florida. Some websites and software that will not be named will tell you that this is easy and you can do them yourself. One tiny mistake and your plan can go up in smoke. That's why you want a professional with the experience not to make mistakes that you wouldn't know about until it's too late. Especially if you're the surviving spouse you want everything air tight. [redacted] Don
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03 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous
Christine O'Neil was a wonderful help with writing our estate planning. The experience could not have been better. She explained every detail and guided us through every step of the process. She is very professional and yet personable. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing this service.
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03 Dec, 2023 by Rb
Bonnie Wright, Esq. and Tracy Balsamo, of Hanlon, Niemann and Wright, are the best team! They recently represented my family and me in selling our childhood home. I was completely satisfied with the support and protection I received from them throughout the entire process. These ladies will make sure your best interests are first and foremost and they Will Not be intimidated. They go above and beyond. You can feel very safe in their hands. They did very well by us!! I would highly recommend them to everyone!
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12 Jul, 2023 by Norm
Fred Niemann and his staff were easy to deal with and saved us a huge amount of money. The first lawyer we went to insisted that my wife and I needed complex wills, involving the establishment of many trusts, adding thousands of dollars to the cost. He actually refused to do the simpler wills. So we went to our next choice, Hanlon, Niemann & Wright. Fred, hearing the same story from us as the first lawyer, gave us the same explanation of the risk of not using trusts. But Fred listened to our explanation of why we believed that we didn't need them. He agreed with us., and Hanlon Niemann put together the two wills and the power of attorney documents that were exactly what we both wanted, and for less than the first lawyer would have charged for the simple wills that we had originally asked for. If we ever need help from a law firm again, guess who we will call.
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17 Feb, 2023 by Alexander
Richard was very thorough and provided excellent feedback. I was happy with the overall service.
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15 Nov, 2023 by Katie
Halli and her team were very professional. They were good at fully explaining details and next steps for my situation and answered any and all questions that I had. I'm grateful that I had their help through a situation that would otherwise have been very stressful and overwhelming. Thanks so much!
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05 Mar, 2020 by Darin
Hiring Hailli was truly the best decision I made and in turn I achieved the best possible outcome available to me. From the beginning, I felt my relationship with Hailli was that of a personal one and when it was time to get to business Hailli did nothing short of quite literally, getting things done. Both she and her assistant Yani always made themselves available to me and were very responsive throughout. They were excellent with the hand holding and explanations when needed and then taking things in to their own hands at the end to close things out. I was always informed of reasonable expectations I felt and of course had my fingers crossed for what the best possible outcome might be. In the end Hailli was able to convince the courts of what she was fighting for and what was best for me. She came recommended from a family friend/attorney and I would certainly recommend her to anyone in this same situation. Again, thank you Hailli, for everything!
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19 Sep, 2019 by Smh
High praise for Hallie Heston and staff for managing my Chapter 13. From beginning to end, Mrs, Heston took charge, and communicated clearly and timely. I appreciated the compassionate advice, and continued support throughout the 3 years in took to discharge within the one time fee. Thank you.
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19 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
Troy helped with a probate matter that required court appearances that he was successful with. I recommend him wholeheartedly.
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02 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Lanier to guide us through my injury from a routine procedure. He took my case and was upfront, honest and communicated promptly with updates regarding my case. Mr Lanier was very knowledgeable, respectful and understanding concerning my injuries due to the sensitivity of the matter. He set realistic expectations and I would recommend him.
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15 Jun, 2018 by Valerie
Troy was very helpful with my estate issues. He is professional, extremely knowledgeable, and keeps the client's best interests in mind. I highly recommend his services.
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06 Feb, 2017 by Joanne
After consulting with Eric, in 2012, we hired him to handle my mother in law's estate. He implemented a trust and filed an application for a Veteran's Widow' pension, for financial assistance in her care. The application was approved and the additional money was a godsend in helping with the cost of her care. Anytime I had a question I would call the office and they were wonderful. I was never made to feel that my silly questions weren't important. Sadly, my mother in law passed away last year. A simple phone call to the office provided me with assistance in finalizing her estate. Because of the depth of his knowledge in estate planning all of her assets were protected. Eric, Clelia and their entire staff Are absolutely wonderful.
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30 Jan, 2017 by Joseph matarazzo
My experience with Eric and his team has been amazing. I had no clue about what I needed to do or know before I began this process. Being uncertain is why I put it off for so long. At the beginning of this process I immediately hit a road block with an Attorney that I was uncomfortable with which caused me to step back. Eric's staff put me in contact with him and we clicked right away. He made sure I understood all the mechanics of the planning process before we moved on. I couldn't be happier with Eric's firm and Friendly staff as well.
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30 Jan, 2017 by Deane
I've been working with Eric Goldberg for a number of years regarding a senior citizen. He has always been very helpful-- he has been available to discuss the case, he is thorough, honest, employs excellent people, and has made a difficult situation less so.
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03 Oct, 2019 by Charlie
I am a long-time client of Augulis Law Firm. They are a professional firm, with excellent staff that is client focused. I highly recommend them. This year I needed to update my Estate Plan. Once again, Augulis Law Firm performed admirably.
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02 Aug, 2018 by Anonymous
Alan Augulis demonstrated his knowledge in the establishment of a living trust for us. We felt very comfortable in the advice provided and the trust that was created for us, as well as protections provided for our children in the future. A Legacy Wealth Planning Portfolio was provided that explains everything in detail.
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16 Aug, 2017 by Anonymous
Very competent and complete analysis of our situation. Happy we engaged Alan's Services.
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01 Feb, 2024 by Donna
I did a conservatorship for my Mom of 92 with Dementia at The Probate House . Very hard thing to have to process and deal with. Worked with Sibylle Grebe and her assistant Nikki. They were very professional and easy to work with. They made me feel like I was more than just a client. Very compassionate. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of this service.
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11 Aug, 2023 by Anonymous
A very long overdue thank you to Sibylle Grebe and Lorenzo Stoller for taking control of a seemingly out-of-control situation during the early days of Covid in 2020 in protecting my father and his estate from his deceased wife's children. I initially met with Sibylle to have her represent my dad after his wife had passed, in figuring out how to best protect his assets. While she was unable to represent him due to capacity issues, she was able to represent me. Sibylle had me move quickly to find the original trust documents which had likely been drafted without much input from my father a few years earlier, floating everything from making sure I had co-power of attorney and co-trustee powers on all the documents to considering a conservatorship. Lorenzo then took over the case and seamlessly helped draft new documents that protected my father and helped me keep oversight over his wife's children. My dad now resides with me in Washington state, and has since regained some capacity. Although he has shaky recollection of that year due to the stress of his grief and Covid, I am forever grateful to The Probate House for doing what needed to be done to protect the livelihood for which he had worked his entire life as a physician in Los Angeles. At 85, he has never been happier and is healthy. As a former estate planning and probate attorney, The Probate House is easily the best. Thank you, Sibylle and Lorenzo.
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30 Aug, 2022 by Patrick
I highly recommend this firm to handle your estate needs. Sibylle, Lorenzo and their dedicated staff are simply as good as you'll ever find to handle these matters. They are friendly, approachable, knowledgeable, informative and have your best interest at heart. Estates and trusts can get complicated and messy. You will need proficient attorneys to navigate this process to successful completion. After talking with a few other attorneys, it was clear that The Probate House was by far the most qualified firm to hire. Give them a call today, you'll be glad you did!!
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30 Nov, 2021 by Deja
Cynthia was very kind, helpful, and supportive. I needed help sending a legal document for Medicaid purposes and she quickly helped me and made me feel at ease. I appreciate her help.
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02 Feb, 2021 by Anonymous
I appreciate that she advised us regarding my husband's issues resulting from a traumatic brain injury.
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01 Feb, 2021 by Joseph bennett
I have worked with Cynthia Letsch and her staff @ Letsch Law Firm for years and they are the best at handling sad and sensitive situations and they deal with it with absolute Grace! They are efficient and empathetic and I would recommend them again and again.
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04 Jan, 2022 by Jadon abshire
Richard helped me in an urgent matter. His style is quick, thorough and very professional - everything an attorney should be. Would recommend to anyone seeking legal help. Thank you Edward James!
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10 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
Wish he could run for President! Too many events coming and this 2019 was the beginning. Probate an almost done lock down courthouse 2020. He did what was promised and expected with calm leadership to get it done months later because of Corvid 19 Then one month later roofing extensive damages inside out. Contractor disappears with$6500.00 and more more more. I hired Blake! He does what he is hired to provide. Trustworthy. Dont hesitate to make him your legal representative.I hired him to brush up a legal will and trust.
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16 May, 2019 by Mike faust
Despite my parents' best efforts, several issues arose with my mother's passing. Life insurance, vehicle ownership, and real estate issues were successfully addressed by Mr. Blake and his team, in a timely fashion, enabling us to avoid probate proceedings. Mr. Blake and his staff were consummate professionals: highly competent, and very personable. They ably represented us at a critical juncture in our lives, and I would wholeheartedly recommend Blake Behme Gilbreth Links, P.C., for first-rate legal representation and services.
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01 Jul, 2021 by Mrs. johnson
Attorney London was a God-send! He really did a great job of assisting my mother & father getting their affairs in order. His office is beautiful, the staff is professional & the location was convenient. I highly recommend his office for legal services.
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29 Sep, 2020 by Kevin
Attorney London and his staff are wonderful and very professional. He assisted my family with Estate Planning & Health and Property Power of Attorney. We’re very thankful for his services and recommend him to all families. Thanks and God Bless.
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28 Sep, 2020 by Paul
Mr. London was a total professional, made our visit very easy. Mr. London explained every step with us,made sure we understood everything. He was a pleasure to work with.
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04 May, 2021 by Anonymous
My husband and I went to Glenn for estate planning. We found Glenn very knowledgeable and took the time to educate us on all our options. Completion and in person review of all the documents was excellent.
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10 Nov, 2020 by Maria
Glenn assisted me in setting up an estate plan that would protect my husband, who just had a stroke, in the event of my passing. He took time to explain the entire estate planning process as well as how the estate plan would work in different scenarios. His explanation was very easy for me to understand. His knowledge of estate planning, the laws affecting estates and Medicaid is thorough. I HIGHLY recommend Glenn and say to you, do not hesitate to contact Glenn with your estate planning needs. Hindsight is 20/20 and I truly wish my husband and I had followed through with meeting Glenn several years ago when we started thinking about estate planning, it would have saved us a lot of concern, frustration and money.
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14 Feb, 2020 by Kathy
Glen Matecun did an excellent job in reviewing our financial plan, and updated it where it was needed. He answered our questions and spent time explaining the changes that were necessary. We were very pleased with how easy it was and would recommend him to others.
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16 Jul, 2023 by Balvir
Mr Karp is a true professional; knowledgable, courteous, responsive and friendly.
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31 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous
Thank you Mr. Karp. Your help and advice was very valuable. You answered all my questions and even some I didn't know I needed to ask. You and your staff are very professional, quick to respond to all my questions, and I love how organized my paperwork is. I am now relaxed and comfortable, thanks to you my family will be safe.
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02 Nov, 2022 by Elzbieta l.
I am very satisfied that I hired Mr Joseph Karp as my estate attorney. I’ve found his law firm through the Google, after moving from Illinois to Florida. Joseph Karp was able to answer all my questions and he is very professional. Everyone in his office is welcoming and friendly. I will recommend The Karp Law Firm to my family and friends.
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23 Jan, 2024 by Melissa
Great response time. Made the work quick and easy for us. Would recommend for having wills and/or trusts done!
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12 Jan, 2024 by Andre
Michael Heider and his staff delivered a fast and efficient solution to my familie's Trust and Estate planning issues. Attentive, knowledgeable and concision are qualities found in his practice of the law.
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08 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
We had a great experience working with Heider law. Communication was excellent. I had all questions quickly and professionally answered. We worked closely with Caroline and she was attentive, professional and kind. My matter was resolved quickly and with care. I would definitely use them again. Highly recommend this firm.
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12 Jul, 2022 by Karol
dana was recommended by a friend i trust. i have worked with her with my will preparation and again with my mothers estate issues. she has been always quick to reply and efficient in her responses. she made the legal issues very understandable for me and has been very patient with me. i highly recommend dana metzger.
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21 Jun, 2022 by Jane
Dana was recommended by a friend of mine who is a lawyer. I hired Dana to help me make a new will. She was extremely helpful. I was very satisfied with the results.
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27 Mar, 2020 by Anonymous
We contacted Dana for estate planning. Dana was very knowledgeable, professional, and efficient. She asked the right questions to ensure that we thought through all aspects of our estate planning. We highly recommend Dana for your estate planning needs.
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25 Nov, 2020 by Nick
We worked with Samantha and her team to prepare a full estate plan for our family, including setting up a trust. Throughout the whole process they were exceptionally professional, walking us through the details and various options we had. We asked a lot of questions since this was all brand new to my wife and I, but Samantha patiently worked through all of them. In the end, all the documents were prepared in a huge, well-organized binder, and we were given scanned copies electronically (sent securely) too, so we have paper and electronic versions. This office is a well-oiled machine! I highly recommend it to anyone who is serious about preparing for their future - not only in case of death, but also in case they need to access spouses accounts or funds, or need to make health care decisions in an emergency. This is one of those things you don't realize the value of until it's too late, but trust me when I say this is well worth the value in having a professional like Samantha take care of it NOW.
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20 Jul, 2020 by Cyndee
My mom died and left one account with no Beneficiary I had so much to do with the Estate and I was the only child The Bank wouldn’t release moms money even thought I was listed in the will they sent endless paper work always telling me I need to do more Samantha and her team made my life a breeze took care of everything Emailed me and was always quick to email me back when I had questions It was the best move I’ve ever made Thank you Samantha Fitzgerald and the professionalisms of you team everyone was more than helpful My estate is settled and it was done quickly Great job
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28 Apr, 2020 by Robert
I live in Venice Florida. When my wife's 100 year old uncle suddenly died in Hollywood Florida, I realized that my 94 year old father-in-law would need local representation. I researched lawyers in Broward County. Based on reviews and other sources, I quickly came to the conclusion that Samantha Fitzgerald would represent my father-in-law. I made the right choice!! Samantha and her team were personable, caring, and true professionals. No matter what the obstacle, Samantha calmly guided my father-in-law painlessly through it. In my opinion, Samantha Fitzgerald and her team are the only choice for those seeking professional representation regarding wills or estate and probate issues. Robert
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17 Aug, 2022 by Carolyn
My sister and I were recommended to David B by our accountant who we think extremely highly of.. We needed someone who was familiar with Mass and FLorida Laws to handle my Mom's estate. Covid started just at that time and certainly made things difficult and also slowed things down David handled everything so well and while we needed to be patient because of covid he kept us in the loop during the whole process If we had a question he always responded within 12 hours. His fees were also very fair. We would use him again in a minute and certainly recommend anyone that needed his services. It is nice to know there are Attys that care, that are fair and get the job done. We would highly recommend him.
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07 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
I worked primarily with Margaret and she did a great job helping me with a relatively complicated estate plan. Margaret is very knowledgeable about the legal matters and also sensitive to the personal side of my unique issues. The Beliveau's offered a competitive fixed rate for the estate plan (much appreciated) and they are very responsive to questions. Estate planning is never easy, but Margaret broke it down into doable steps and made it manageable. I'm grateful for her help.
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25 Jul, 2022 by Barbara
I needed to totally redo all my outdated docs - will, advanced directive, etc., as well as set up a family trust. Beliveau Law did an amazing job of pulling everything together and going over it very methodically with me. I felt very comfortable with the entire process. I would highly recommend for any estate planning needs.
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28 Jul, 2021 by J&k
Joel (and his assistant) Barbara were exceptionally helpful in sorting out our estate planning in the most optimal way. Joel is extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and very easy to work with. Highly recommended!
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15 Apr, 2021 by Claude
Joel prepared living trusts and other legal documents for my wife and me in a very efficient fashion, addressing several concerns we had and promplty answering many questions. We highly recommend him.
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15 Mar, 2021 by Dave
My wife and I worried that setting up our “living trust” would be time consuming and complex. It could not have been more simple. We met via Zoom meetings ( just 2 meetings) to get an understanding of the process and an overview of the product we had chosen. We filled out a workbook with our assets and we discussed beneficiaries and sent back any critical information to Joel. Our next meeting was a 30 minute in-person session where we validated the paperwork and signed the forms. Joel made the experience a pleasant one by laying out any complexities and explaining them in a clear and simple way and and answering any questions we had. The whole process took us no longer than a few hours. I highly recommend calling Joel Bernstein if you need to create a Will or Trust.
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27 Dec, 2022 by Crystal
Mike has helped my family with all of our estate planning needs. The firm specializes in asset protection and it helps us rest easy known our stuff is protected! Highly recommended for all things estate planning, elder law and probate! 5 stars!!
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01 Sep, 2022 by Christine
I highly recommend the experts at Rutkowski Law Firm for anyone seeking Estate Planning or Elder Care Law. The team at Rutkowski Law worked with us to create an Asset Protection Trust and Power of Attorney to ensure all of my parent’s assets were protected. The level of professionalism and personalized approach they provide to their clients is exceptional. It’s been 3 years since I first met with the team to set up the family Trust and POA’s. Since then, they have continued to be a resource anytime we have questions or need guidance related to our estate plan. Rutkowski Law has continued to go above and beyond all of my expectations and I’m sure they will do the same for you!
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24 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
The staff was friendly, professional and also, responsive to inquiries, both in person and over the telephone. *****************************************************************************************************************************************
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18 Feb, 2022 by Steve
You can not find a better Probate attorney in South Florida. Attorney Lorenzo is empathetic and kind, and knows Probate law better than anyone I have spoken to in my entire career. He is professional and treats people with respect, and he listens. After the loss of a loved one he helped us with difficult decisions. A*****
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21 Nov, 2020 by William
If you are looking for an attorney for a probate issue, look no further. My mother had a Will dispute with her late husband’s daughter and Jose Lorenzo and his team were able to find inconsistencies in the case that made it possible for my mother to get what she deserved. Mr. Lorenzo was always available (even on weekends) and made sure my mother understood everything that was going on throughout the process. Mr. Lorenzo is extremely knowledgeable at what he does and goes above and beyond to find the most favorable outcome for his clients. It was a pleasure working with him and I highly recommend his law firm to anyone looking for a probate attorney.
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21 Nov, 2020 by Liliana
I had the pleasure of working with Jose on a probate matter. He is very knowledgeable in his area of practice and explained everything so well. Jose L. was always available to answer any questions at any days/times. He was wonderful throughout the process and I’m very thankful to have found him during hard times. Thank you.
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22 Oct, 2021 by Josie l.
I was extremely pleased with the professionalism and knowledge of Attorney Jose Leon, as well as, the customer service of the office staff. I highly recommend their service.
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12 Aug, 2021 by Virginia
Para un cobro de un cheque de un niño menor de edad,por lo cual hizo posible gracias al abogado
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21 Jul, 2021 by Zen
Jose is always available to help. He has answered all of my questions and concerns and his team has followed up to make sure we are comfortable. Very personable and comforting. We hired him to do estate planning. It was easy speaking to him and I’m grateful to have met him.
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14 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous
Brian drafted our revocable trust a few years ago. Later on he assisted us in the sale of a condo. Most recently we had him draft an amendment to our trust. We have always been very satisfied with his services. He is trustworthy, knowledgeable and always accessible.
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14 Sep, 2022 by Ruth
Long time clients.Excellent Service . Professional, Thorough and Considerate. Would never go anyplace else. Thank You
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29 Jun, 2018 by Christopher
Excellent attorney: knowledgeable, professional and easy to talk to. We used him to draw up a will and trust for our family and also for inheritance advice. Would definitely recommend.
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16 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
We had Debbie draw up a trust for us and she did a great job and was super easy to work with. thanks Debbie !!
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25 Mar, 2023 by Ronnie
I found Deborah through a recommendation by my financial services consultant. I hired Deborah to complete my estate planning documents. It was a very good experience. The process was quick but thorough. She is very professional and was a pleasure to work with. I will recommend her to family and friends.
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03 Mar, 2023 by Katy
She was super respectful and knowledgeable. She was able to break down all options of divorce including areas such as Collaborative Divorce options with a team where both spouses each have their own lawyer with financial and supportive mediators.
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13 Jun, 2021 by Laurie
I am so thankful to have had Peter referred to me. He helped me through a very difficult time with professionalism and a calm reassuring demeanor. He always responded in a timely manner, and our interactions consistently left me with a confidence that all was being handled in the best possible way. I will certainly use his services again if the need arises.
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01 Sep, 2019 by Joshua
We went to Peter for our end of life planning, and went into the process not knowing much about it. He was very thorough, and helped us come up with a great plan for our will, trust, health care concerns and more! He is very kind and considerate and will explain any questions you have. I would recommend anyone doing this style of planning to consult Peter.
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08 Jul, 2019 by Patricia s.
I found Peter Herbst via AVVO when I did a search looking for a new trust attorney. I was looking to revamp my outdated trust documents and make some changes and had no clue where to start. I find it all confusing. From the first email inquiry to the final doc signing, Peter and his assistant Kristie did not miss a thing. Peter's pricing was very affordable without sacrificing quality of service one bit. He is very knowledgeable in his field and was thoughtful and understanding of my situation. He is also very mindful taking time to listen to my concerns and offered some great insight and advice on matters I struggled with. I also have a special needs son and he understood my concerns about his long term care. Peter is an exceptional estate attorney and I would give him higher than 5 stars if I could. Thank you!
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22 Sep, 2023 by Michael
Mr Rosen was professional, knowledgeable, patient and caring. All questions were promptly answered to our satisfaction. We did not feel pressured. He was thorough and covered all the details we needed to know. We felt that we got very good value for the cost.
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22 Jul, 2023 by Crystal
Attorney Rosen took on my stressful legal situation and gave me peace of mind. His expertise is clear. Any questions I had, he answered thoroughly and clearly. Whenever I reached out to his office, I received a quick, detailed response. His strong professional relationships with other attorneys are an asset, and my case was resolved shortly after I retained his services. I would highly recommend his practice to anyone.
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25 Apr, 2023 by Richard
The fantastic team of professionals at The Law Offices of Evan M. Rosen provided a fast, efficient foreclosure defense that resulted in a cost-effective resolution. I highly recommend them.
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28 Aug, 2020 by Linda
I had a very difficult case. Astrid de Parry went above and beyond for us. She was very professional and knowledgeable. Astrid and her staff are outstanding. I highly recommend her.
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04 Oct, 2018 by Joe and family
We hired Astrid to help with our moms estate, and we are thoroughly pleased . She and her staff are very good at what they do, and walked us thru every step of the way! Thank you very much!
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08 Aug, 2018 by Jim
Ms. de Parry came to me highly recommended by a trusted friend and this is the second occasion I have hired her and I have been pleased on both occasions. The latest service was for estate planning. She listened carefully to my concerns and was professional & prompt throughout the process.
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12 Oct, 2017 by Reva
We have known Mark for over 30 years and have used his service (and other partners in his office as well) for all our legal needs. Most recently, we have our "Last Will and Testament" done by Mark. Mark is extremely knowledgeable in estate planning, and his efficiency and professionalism is most impressive. He gave us a detailed overview of the process, and in doing so, also gave us insights and options to various decision points. We are very happy with Mark's service, and would highly recommend Mark and his office for any legal work.
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30 Sep, 2017 by Wayne
We had the pleasure of working with Mark Chazin in drafting our wills. As an attorney myself in another practice area, I appreciated his professional approach and knowledge of the subject area. Our wills and accompanying documents were prepared quickly and in accordance with our desires. We have used the firm for other tasks, including pronating an estate, and have been well satisfied. Recommend without limitation.
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14 Sep, 2017 by Dan
This was the second time we used Mark after creating our first wills with him over 11 years ago and it was another great experience. It is clear that he knows what he is talking about and is very easy to work with.
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01 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
The advice that I received from Attorney Long H. Duong during our communication was not what I wanted to hear, but it was what I needed to hear. It became apparent to me that, he was protecting my best interest in the matter concerning adding my 4 siblings names to a couple of warranty deeds (which he advised against). Attorney Duong was professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with.
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04 Oct, 2022 by Katie
In dealing with my mother’s estate (or lack thereof) I only needed a 15-minute consultation with Mr. Duong. His is true to his statement about finding out if probate is necessary or if alternative solutions are available. I was drawn to his matter-of-fact information on the website that didn’t have the slant of “you must do this fast, and you must have a lawyer.” The ability to speak directly with the attorney and not have to filter through a sales pitch or commitment was a pleasant surprise, and at no point did I feel “small” in making my inquiry. It was more like a neighbor giving the best advice they can to get you in the right direction. At the end of the call, I had a better understanding of the Florida estate system and a good idea of how my family needed to move forward. If my circumstances needed more elaborate care, I would reach out to Mr. Duong again. I greatly appreciate his time and how kindly he addressed my questions.
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21 Aug, 2021 by Anonymous
I sent probate paperwork that I received for Mr. Duong to review. He contacted me and spent about an hour over the telephone going over each document. He took the time to answer my questions and listen to my concerns. I understood the relevance of the paperwork when the conversation was over.
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18 Dec, 2022 by Barbara
Despite a totally uncooperative adversary and a lax judge, Lynda managed to get me to the end of my legal matter with a positive result - She will get back to you quickly when you reach out to her and answer all of your questions - She is a very nice person and easy to relate to
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16 May, 2022 by William
Lynda and her team are knowledgeable, professional, courteous and prompt. They treated me with respect and put a win in my column. I would not hesitate using them again. So don't waist your time or money going elsewhere. Thank you Lynda.
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21 Feb, 2022 by Bryan s
I was being treated unfairly in a family case I was in with my children. Linda Hinkle and her team took care of me and helped me in every way. They where there when I needed them. They answered all my questions, and won my case and with upmost professionalism. Thank you for everything. I highly recommend thier services.
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05 Nov, 2022 by Dale
Sandra helped my family and I with my father's probate. We could not have done it without her. And on top of that she is a very nice person. (Her dog is pretty wonderful too)
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31 Oct, 2022 by Mike
From beginning to end, Ms. Green walked me through every step of an estate probate. She explained it in a language that I could understand and was more than ready and available to answer all of my questions, no matter how small they may have been.
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19 Oct, 2022 by Sherry
Sandra Green is incredibly down-to-earth and easy to talk to. We had many questions and limited knowledge; Sandra had all the answers. She also gave us useful nuggets of information we could use but wouldn’t have known to ask. Excellent experience!
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02 Jul, 2018 by Douglas
Jennifer Singh Esq and Jeanette Saville of the Legacy Planning Law Group handled the estate of my father, i was completely satisfied with their work, i live in washington dc, so all the form that were possible to be done digitally, on my iPad saved a lot of running around and time, have a good understanding of the flanger county probate system there time estimate for the process were accurate i also highly recommend them
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24 Nov, 2017 by Lou and phyllis
Upon retirement my wife and I realized that we needed to update our will. We met with William O'Leary and he carefully listened to our requirements. He then educated us on the probate process, and recommended that we consider a living trust along with the will. It became clear to us that his advice was justified. The will and living trust were done quickly and accurately. I would also add that Mr. O'Leary handled this sensitive process with warranted compassion.
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04 Nov, 2017 by Kathy and don
We worked with Bill and his team recently to do our estate planning. We found everyone at his office to be professional, patient, efficient, and extremely knowledgeable. This is generally a high stress process, but they made it painless for us to put our affairs in order, with great sensitivity. Bill helped us think about things that would not necessarily have been on our radar, for which we are so appreciative. His advice about creating a revokable trust trust was invaluable for us, for tax purposes. We are so relieved to have completed this process. One less thing to worry about.
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