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09 Jan, 2019 by Marie
I have worked with Susan Gregory for several years and have always found her to be extremely knowledgeable, a fierce advocate and of the highest ethical standard. Susan maintains her poise and integrity through even the most complex and contentious estate planning and guardianship matters.
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19 May, 2018 by Audrey
Susan is the top of the line Attorney. She is the saving grace needed to get the job done. She operates with professionalism, integrity and compassion. Not only should you hire her, you would be foolish not to!
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18 Aug, 2015 by Michael connor
Susan is my go-to source for questions about Trust and Estate issues. She is an attorney with substantial experience, but more importantly a person whose heart is in the right place. She efficiently handled an estate issue for my family and has also been a trusted resource for me in other areas of the law.
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04 Sep, 2024 by Chris joseph
You simply cannot ask for a more knowledgeable, or professional law firm. Each member of the Bloodworth Law family takes time to truly care about “your case”, walk you through the processes of our legal system, and deliver results unmatched by others.
I simply cannot recommend this firm highly enough. In a confusing, sometimes frustrating situation, the experts here always have your back!
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04 Sep, 2024 by Daniel shif
We had an excellent experience working with Reed and the team at Bloodworth Law!
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31 May, 2024 by Christopher halavacs
I wholeheartedly recommend Bloodworth Law for any and all probate matters. From our very first meeting, his expertise and dedication was apparent.
Reed offered clear, concise explanations and promptly answered all my questions. His professionalism and meticulous attention to detail ensured everything was handled smoothly. Reed’s patient and empathetic approach made a very stressful process much more manageable.
Thank you, Mr. Bloodworth, for your exceptional service!
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26 Oct, 2021 by April
Called for a consultation and I was given lots of information. Their information was very helpful and they are very knowledgeable.
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22 Jan, 2021 by Patricia
This is really *THE* Probate Guy you need to have on speed dial! We were unprepared for an unexpected death of my father in law. After the difficulty coordinating plans and working with a mortuary totally overwhelmed from covid we were left with a new daunting task... his messy and confusing estate.
I'm kicking myself for not reaching out sooner. Robert really cares about people and you can tell loves what he does -- most of all he's GREAT at what he does! He's upfront and 100% transparent with what's practical and is willing to point you in a different direction if you need to be.
I really hope this review helps anyone who was in my shoes. It was awful while grieving to have all that stress not knowing what we should do or who we should talk to over my father in law's estate. He instantly put us at ease, saved us a ton and lifted almost a month worth of stress right off our shoulders.
Forever grateful! Thank you!
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23 May, 2019 by Jeannie
So, you're looking for a Probate Guy. I'm here to tell you Robert Cohen is your man! He was the answer to my prayers...literally! Dealing with probate at such an emotional time is not easy. If you're like me, you don't know much about the process. I found him on line & read his reviews. I called & he took a lot of time answering & explaining. The time he spent, & at no charge, was impressive. He has the knowledge & experience. His confidence is comforting. He keeps you informed & gets the job done. He admits he "pushy" but I see him as aggressive. That's the kind of attorney you want. He doesn't waste time or money. You can trust him. He will even listen when you find yourself emotional. That's really something when you realize he deals with this all the time. He cares, but his goal is to complete your case. He knows that will bring you some peace. Highly recommend.
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01 Sep, 2023 by Joann
Barbara was very thorough in covering the details of our estate. She is a great professional and very pleasant to work with!
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21 Dec, 2022 by Tony
We worked out a estate planning portfolio, so when the time comes everything would taken care of, and my children would have some comfort knowing that it will be ok.
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07 Nov, 2022 by Anonymous
Barbara Sonin helped us update our trust. She is knowledgeable in her field and thorough in the process. She and her office staff are kind and personable with much experience. They guided us through in a very organized manner.
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02 Jul, 2023 by Tom
Ive known Wayne Coulter and his firm for over 15 years. When the time came to do our estate planning, I knew who to call. Expertise, knowledge and just good people.
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26 Sep, 2022 by Heather
The staff and attorneys at Delzer, Coulter & Bell were absolute professionals when assisting me after my father's sudden death.
They take a very stressful situation and walk you through all the paperwork and requirements with patience and expertise.
Each time I interacted with them I felt confident that I had a professional and caring team by my side to help me through all the steps of handling his estate.
I enthusiastically recommend this firm for estate planning and probate needs.
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17 Nov, 2021 by Roger
Was very helpful in answering our questions and in providing for our needs. Everyone in the office was pleasant and accommodating.
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21 May, 2019 by Barrin
David and his team were true professionals when it was time to close on my home loan. I received all the closing instructions prior to my appointment, they answers all my questions in a timely matter. The day of closing was “smooth as butter”, no delays and the closing was completed within an hour. Very friendly staff, this was my second closing with David, the first one was approximately 15 years ago. The same great service today as I remembered years ago. I would recommend David to friends or anyone looking for a true professional and a great staff.
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16 May, 2019 by Stella
I have used this law office for many real estate transactions, wills and trusts. They have expertly handled all my needs, answered all questions, and was good on scheduling appointments. Would highly recommend this firm.
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02 Oct, 2018 by Kelly
My first home was a great and smooth ride. All questions were answered. Being deaf I was able to understand everything
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16 Jul, 2020 by Amanda d.
Highly recommended. I did my research to find a lawyer to help with our estate needs and chose Mike over lawyers who came recommended to me. I instantly saw his honesty from his website. Everything is explained and detailed without needing to call for basic questions. He is personable, friendly, and down to earth. You can tell he loves his job and takes pride in the work he does. You will not be let down, believe me, I drilled him with questions and he was able to answer them all with a smile on his face!
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17 Apr, 2020 by Anonymous
We had been looking for an Estate Planning Lawyer for about a year, and most lawyers were too busy or charged above average. Michael was helpful, patient and very knowledgeable in all aspects of the procedure and helped us get through it with ease.
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08 Nov, 2019 by Anonymous
Yes Mike is a great attorney and helped us with testament and well and explained everything perfectly so we could understand I recommend is highly
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13 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
This was the smartest thing I have done. Carol was professional, organized, and knowledgeable. Carol made a complicated topic easier to understand and explained everything in terms my wife and I could understand. This was money well spent and after researching attorneys to complete the update of our trust, I am extremely pleased with the final product. I am happy I chose Carol to complete this task.
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13 Sep, 2023 by Diane
Extremely happy with living trust Carol created for me. Carol is both skilled and easy to work with, very good value for money expended. Have recommended her to my adult sons for creation of living trusts.
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05 Oct, 2022 by James
Carol is articulate, and takes the time to explain the plans we were pursuing. I was there to have a Estate Plan put into action, she walked me through each point. I left there, feeling I had achieved my goal. She also left the door for follow up consolations.
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29 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
Tom was my lawyer for a recent probate matter. I was impressed with his deep knowledge of the law and his ability to translate complex legal concepts into terms I could understand. He was always available to answer my questions and kept me informed every step of the way. Although the process took longer than I initially anticipated, I am happy with the final outcome. Tom secured a satisfactory resolution that met my needs. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of a skilled and reliable lawyer.
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26 Jan, 2024 by Carolyn
I cannot thank Mr. Dominick (and team) enough for seeing me through a long and tedious legal dispute. Mr. Dominick was extremely professional, knowledgeable, responsive and understanding throughout the entire process. I’d recommend him to anyone needing legal representation as he will protect your interests and will facilitate your best outcome/resolution. Thank you Mr. Dominick and team.
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25 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous
I can't imagine going through our trust litigation without Mr. Dominick. I am so grateful for his invaluable help and council. As trustee, I was chosen to resolve the result of decades of family dysfunction that made me a target of unhappy family members. There were several law firms involved, some who also specialized in probate litigation. Time and time again, Mr. Dominick was the most knowledgeable attorney and successfully countered and protected us from law firms who use the law for cynical and dishonest purposes via the flawed and expensive trust litigation process. Mr. Dominick's knowledge of the process combined with his frank honesty provided invaluable and necessary council. We will be forever grateful for his tenacity, aggressive protection when called for, and expansive knowledge that yielded the best result possible.
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07 Dec, 2020 by Anonymous
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!
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19 Nov, 2020 by Amy
Kira Doyle drafted estate planning documents for me. As I am a new Florida resident, Attorney Doyle went over carefully & thoroughly Florida's legal requirements, and she also provided written explanations that were very helpful. My documents were prepared very quickly at an extremely reasonable fee. I highly recommend this office.
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23 Oct, 2020 by Carson
Very, Very, Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
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. Kira Doyle and her team absolutely guided us every step of the way without any snag.
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! Value value value.
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. But it was not -- wow!
We can't thank you all enough. Thank you!
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06 Jul, 2024 by Patriciaw71
I’ve attended many seminars and I’m very satisfied that I chose the firm of Levine, Furman & Rubin, LLC. The meeting that we had in planning our estate was stress-free because they provided quality legal services in an atmosphere of trust and respect.
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06 Jul, 2024 by Patricia_h51
I was more comfortable dealing with Mr. Levine. He simplified matters to accomplish my goals.
Lori was very helpful with the signing process.
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21 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
Very pleased with your professionalism and timely service. Thanks very much.
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22 Feb, 2023 by Anonymous
I had a highly adversarial case, where a trustee had to be removed and money recovered. It was truly a mess at every level and the firm supported me every step of the way, putting my best interests as a client first. Patient, meticulous and a ferocious advocate, I would recommend this law firm to anyone in a similar situation.
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08 Mar, 2022 by Tracey
Brad assisted me in helping settle part of my late father's estate. I was having problems dealing with one of my father's banks, who were extremely unhelpful and basically just giving me bad information (causing me a great deal of stress in the process). He got back to me the same day I called. I explained the issues with the bank, and he took me through all my options, explained what the pros/cons were of each, and helped reduce my confusion and let me know that I could get this settled relatively easily. I really felt supported and appreciate everything. Also, his legal secretary, Hazel, was absolutely amazing, keeping me informed about everything.
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16 Feb, 2022 by Anonymous
Brad helped me settle a very stressful, complicated, and potentially financially devastating estate issue with understanding and expert care. He demonstrated what only years of experience can teach...patience and wisdom. We avoided having to go to court AND, in the end, I was the recipient of all I could have asked for and more! I consider myself very fortunate to have been referred to him and very much appreciate the way in which he handled it!
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19 Jul, 2023 by Faye
Kellie was recommended to me by a family member who raved about her legal expertise. I did some research and decided to hire her to review and update my family trust. At my request, all meetings were conducted over video chat and Kellie accommodated this with ease. She quickly identified and corrected numerous mistakes in my existing trust made by another attorney. She took the time to truly gain a complete understanding of my desires for the trust. The entire process was smooth and efficient. Kellie is very personable and completely professional!
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05 Nov, 2021 by Susan
Hired Kellie for our first time need for Estate Planning and wills for the two of us. End of life documents were set up to benefit all our grown children and eight grandchildren, Kellie came to our home which really helped us. Polite and extremely intelligent. Really knows her stuff!!!
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15 Jul, 2020 by Jim
Kellie went above and beyond our expectations! She is the epitome of professionalism. I have already recommended her twice.
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21 Oct, 2021 by Patricia
I feel very fortunate that a friend referred Mr. Gardner to me. I was looking for legal help with probate of my Mothers estate, and had hired three different lawyers that ended up either taking a retainer and then doing nothing, or resigning soon after with no explanation. Mr. Gardner took the time to really understand my case, and gave me an honest and inciteful recommendation of what would be my best course of action moving forward. With his vast network of contacts, he was able to put me in touch with some top-notch professional people that were the most appropriate to my situation . I will recommend him to everyone that is looking for an honest and helpful lawyer!
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13 May, 2021 by Tena
Matthew and his team were great from day one! I had alot of questions concerning my father's estate and Matthew was very knowledgeable! He made me feel comfortable and I hired him after our consultation. I would recommend this lawyer!
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22 Aug, 2019 by Jim
Matt is very knowledgeable and is a pleasure to work with. He setup an LLC for myself and my siblings.
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24 Jan, 2024 by Ron
My wife and I are both 74 years old, and we felt it was time to set up the proper estate planning accurately describe our final wishes and also avoid paying any unnecessary taxes when our assets are passed on to our beneficiaries or heirs. The Law Offices of Frye, Fortich and Garcia handled all of these matters for us. We had the good fortune to get the proper legal advice and documentation from Austin Frye and Lauren Garcia. They took all the time we needed to clearly our goals as a couple and individually. Not once did we feel that any question we had was too basic and unimportant. The entire experience was very professional and quite comfortable given the subject matter. We even had some good laughs along the way. On top of all this, we felt the fees charged were more than reasonable and fair. We recommend wholeheartedly to anyone who needs this type of legal expertise to consider using this law firm.
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08 Jan, 2024 by Lou
I’m Lou and my father passed away and left me his estate that had a 50 percent share of the property he owned with his girlfriend for 30 years.
I was lost and Gus and Austin was my father’s attorney’s that I also inherited.
I dealt mostly with Gus , who is a true professional and is always prompt returning calls and emails.
Gus also helped with me purchasing an additional percentage of the property.
I’d recommend Gus , Laura and Austin to anyone looking for attorneys that will always have your best interest.
Thanks
Lou
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02 Jan, 2024 by Jeanette
My experience with Frye, Fortich & Garcia has been a very positive experience.
My husband and I did our trusts, but unfortunately, he passed away before we were able to implement changes. Ms. Garcia outlined everything that needed to be done for the estate. She guided me in the necessary paperwork and completed all the necessary court papers. In the process, Ms. Garcia also caught a big mistake the courts made by appointing the wrong executor. This was promptly corrected. I was advised of all the steps taken throughout these proceedings and told of all papers needed. If I did not have them, I was always provided with help. My questions were promptly and kindly answered.
My experience has been very positive all the way through. Everyone in the office is courteous and prompt.
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07 Feb, 2020 by Anonymous
I needed an estate planner to create a Revocable Living Trust to protect my Real Property and finances. During my 30 minute free consultation, Mark discussed my options for my particular situation, and what would best protect me. I fully trust that protecting my assets, and providing the most comprehensive and iron clad Trust is his primary objective. I was undeniably impressed and happy with the end result, and his attention to detail, as well as the support and custom tailored attention paid to my specific case.
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04 Dec, 2019 by Cindy
Mark Swatik is beyond great! He is professional, knowledgeable and patient. He answered all my question every step of the way when doing my Will and Trust.
Just do yourself a favor, call and make an appointment with him!
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21 Nov, 2019 by Anonymous
My wife and I reached out to Mark to discuss estate planning. He spoke to me by phone several times and then did a video call with my wife and I. He explained things with great clarity and answered all of our questions. His staff were very easy to work with and they setup our trust in just a few weeks. Highly recommend!
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15 Mar, 2024 by Towels4less
I have brought up a tough case to almost 20 realestate and forclosure attorney's in the past week to get an advice , Margery Ellen Golant was the ONLY attorney who took time to look at this issue, and answered every issue arising from this difficult matter, even all other attorney turned away from such case.I will definitly recomend her to anyone seeking excelence and dedication to their issue.
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01 Dec, 2023 by Alice
If you truly want to save your home from foreclosure, you need Margery Golant on your side. Her wealth of knowledge about the mortgage industry is incredible and she will fight for you with every bit of that knowledge. I do not think we would still be in our home today had it not been for Ms. Golant’s tenacity and the fact that she cares deeply about her clients and their ability to remain in their homes. I cannot put into words how much I admire and appreciate her. I would most highly recommend her.
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24 Aug, 2022 by Bob m
Many, many nights laying there next to my wife, shaking instead of sleeping.
The feeling of abject failure and the loss of so many years of work and dreams.
My initial mind set when I got behind on my mortgage was “I didn’t pay and I deserve to get foreclosed”. It certainly is a pretty straight line to that opinion. And you can rest assured that the so called judges in the Foreclosure Court, who are appointed, not elected, by and large believe this is true too. The long process of defending ourselves from the loss of our family home, which was the repository of every bit of our income (beyond consumables) for most of our lives, was an eye opening experience and some hard lessons about the law and in particular lawyers.
Lots of lawyers will line up to take your money, and as much of it up front as they can get you to pay. I have more than several acquaintances who paid eight thousand, ten thousand dollar retainers. This was quickly burned up on ticky tack back and forth with the bank/servicer and then they lost their homes. One leader in my scout troop found out she was going to auction 7 days before it happened and her family of 5 had to move in with her mother in law.
I’m here to tell you what you need is a Knight. On a Crusade. And that is who Margery Golant is to her clients. When she says: “I am personally disturbed to see consumers being taken advantage of…” she really means it and I have seen it many times in our long and SUCCESSFUL battle to not be foreclosed. Ms Golant had 3 judges disqualified from our case for public comments they had made that clearly showed the bias so prevalent in Foreclosure Court. She had our case removed from the Foreclosure division and put in Civil, where the judges answer to the voters, and care that the decisions they make are legally valid. She had the Service of the foreclosure thrown out 6 times. She fought a brilliant war of counter tactics and strategy that went on for well over 9 years. It seems crazy looking at it written here. Meanwhile my kids grew up in their home and thrived. Words can’t express our gratitude and if you are in this terrible situation, believe a survivor that this is your best choice for representation.
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25 Mar, 2022 by Catherine
Adrian and his team deserve our highest recommendation for their resourceful representation in a probate case that we were ready to write off as impossible. Adrian's "out-of-the box thinking" and positive "can-do" approach proved to be a very refreshing approach Sure eough, he and his team came through like champs--pretty quickly too--to ensure that our deceased loved one's wishes wewre honored. And throughout the process he and his team kept in close touch. A rare gem!
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16 Sep, 2021 by Deet
Adrian Thomas thought of lots of potential problems and protected us tidily from all of them. He’s brilliant and on the ball. His company took care of the info and advice, filings, paperwork, audit, beneficiary agreements—everything to wind up my mother’s at-risk trust successfully. AND gave back change from the retainer. He’s the best in every way. He also generously called back with helpful advice years later when I had a question about something else.
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17 Sep, 2019 by Jacqueline
Adrian Philip Thomas has been a Godsend! Our experience continues to reveal the most dedicated,
heartfelt,efficient and motivated group of attorneys with Adrian Phillip Thomas at the helm, always open,available & acting with undoubtably the most professional attributes available by far.
He and his staff are clear and consistent beginning day one. I've never met a more professional, dedicated, persistent & family minded organization.
This review is long overdue and is here to encourage others to rest assuredly when deciding to move forward with A.T.Philips & their most important decisions ahead.
Trust in their most valuable staff & expertise!
Thank you all !!!
Patti & Jacqueline
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20 Jun, 2019 by Anonymous
After we had our first baby, we finally decided to do the living trust after years of education from Shadi. She was really professional and educated us the importance and little details about different trust. We are really happy with the service and going to refer all my friends with kids there. My wife was so please of her work that she would like her to review the family trust her family had done from other attorney years ago. Thank you Shadi!
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15 May, 2019 by Shelia
Shadi is very knowledgeable, professional and kind. All of our questions regarding our trust were answered. 100% satisfied with her work!
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11 May, 2019 by Ladan
Shadi Alai Shaffer helped my family and I get organized in protecting our assets with clear guidance and full support. She also updated our Living Trust. She is very professional and you feel her care with every question and difficult circumstance you present her with.
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16 Feb, 2024 by Charlotte pratt wilson
Having decided to rewrite my will, I had to find a qualified attorney. After asking around and not finding anyone, I went online to look up lawyers in my area and read reviews. There were several that sounded good but either didn’t take the time to call me or requested that I make an appointment at $300 an hour.
Jay Fox was very gracious. He called me within an hour or two and we talked for maybe 20 minutes to a half hour. He assured me that he didn’t charge for this initial consultation, only if I decided to enlist his services.
He was so helpful and detail oriented, unlike me. He thought of everything that I didn’t. He turned an unpleasant chore into a satisfying outcome.
I highly recommend this man.
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14 Feb, 2024 by Lori
Jay recently helped my husband and I with our family will and trust . He executed every detail with professionalism and care . Each question was answered and explained in detail. I would recommend using Jay for your estate planning.
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03 Feb, 2024 by Marissa
Atty. Jay Fox, is very helpful, knowledgeable and we are very glad that we came across his profile when we were searching on how to start the process of getting trust and will. We could tell that he is very experienced and that he made the process as easy as possible. We could tell that he devoted his time in explaining things to us. We were very intimidated in starting the process but he made us feel reassured and he answered all of our questions. He was available when we needed changes to our documents, very honest and definitely professional. I have recommended him to my friends, coworkers and relatives. He understood our concerns and limitations (being first time in creating trust/ will ). We are extremely grateful that we found him and that he was able to help us with our trust and will creation.
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06 Jul, 2024 by Orajackson.48224
My former attorney had withdrawn from my auto accident case and I contacted Attorney Hawkins to take over the case. He called me personally reassuring me that he was highly qualified to represent me in this matter making plan to sign on as my attorney. This after many other attorneys refused to take this case. He told what to expect and to be very patient. I am waiting to see the final outcome but expecting great things.
Ora
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03 Dec, 2019 by Joshua
When our father died the will he left was contested by a family member. With no money for a lawyer my brother and I were forced to go it alone in court. I called Johnny asking for any advise he could give, he went above and beyond! We spoke multiple times and he gave us key insights into the law around our case and how to behave at trial. Without him I don't think we would be near this prepared for our upcoming court date. It is nice to know there are people who do this job because they genuinely want to help others. Johnny Hawkins is one of those people!
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05 Jul, 2019 by Ms.nelson
Attorney Hawkins gave me great advice ,clear details on correct paper to file for my case. He took time to listen and fully understand my concerns. I took his advice and everything went well.. Thanks and with much appreciation. MS.NELSON
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31 May, 2024 by Bill & jane
We are so pleased with Desert Law Group. We brought our four (4) Trust to Desert Law Group to review and help us update and simplify them. We first met with one of the lawyers (Joe) who was very knowledgeable and more importantly, easy to talk to and ask questions about our trusts. Later Kimberly came in and explained the Trusts distributions and the differences between revocable and non- revocable Trusts. We have both. We revised two Trust and left the other two Trust as they were. Office Staff is great! Very professional, willing to help where they can, and always greeted us at the door with a smile and a friendly hello. We recommend Desert Law Group.
Bill & Jane
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26 Mar, 2024 by Elaine
We initially met with Lawyer Joe Capobianco and he was very personable, professional and he explained everything in simple terms in regard to putting together a Trust and Will and the huge advantages in doing so (and the headaches and huge costs in not doing so). We answered lots of questions initially and then got back to him a few weeks later with more specifics. The documents were prepared in a timely manner. We then met with Nathan Martinez who took us page by page through the documents so we could sign them (and they were highly organized in a leather binder)…and he explained everything and answered all our questions. Very impressed and we definitely highly recommend the Desert Law Group!
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24 Mar, 2024 by Rod
My wife and had our trust prepared by Joe Capobianco took the time to explain the whole process we had already filled out question sheets.
After reviewing our information the team prepared our trust when it was complete we came into their office. Nathan Martines reviewed page by page and verified that we understood it.
We are very happy with our trust and the confidence it has given us.
Very happy and helpful office
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07 May, 2021 by Heddy
The staff at the law offices of Daniel A. Hunt was very helpful and handled my legal matters with the utmost care and professionalism. I would highly recommend them to serve your legal needs.
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01 May, 2021 by Wes
I am a current client and this firm is the best of the best in Sacramento. They are currently helping to protect my grandmother who has been victimized by a live-in caregiver, who changed the locks on her house, and manipulated her to sign legal documents. Daniel's paralegal Miranda is exceptionally talented, bright, professional and friendly. I highly endorse using their office for any estate planning or probate need.
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18 Dec, 2020 by Jasmine
Craig Harris and Andrew Sanchez at Dan Hunt's office setup my trust documents. They were very diligent and provided excellent service. I will definitely recommend this firm to my family & friends.
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16 Oct, 2024 by Dougout
I was contacted in a very timely manner after my initial reaching out to Mr. Lee's law office. I found Mr. Lee to be very informative and candid in the subject matter of our discussion. I definitely felt that the information provided eased my concerns.
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14 Jan, 2023 by Anonymous
Kara was very patient, informative and thorough in preparing my parent's trust and power of attorney documents. She has the experience needed to support all elder law needs. Highly recommended.
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26 Mar, 2021 by Jesse and sandra
We consulted and hired Kara to update our Will, establish a Lifetime Deed and create a Supplemental Needs Trust for our vaccine injured grandson. She was very professional and formulated documents that met our needs for our family members once we pass. She was well versed and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend her for legal requirements. She is an extremely capable attorney.
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12 Sep, 2024 by Kim
Michael Lyons has been a trusted and dedicated realtor AND attorney for me for many years. He has helped me sell and purchase houses over the years and has made every transaction extremely smooth. When one buyer breached a contract of mine, Michael put me in touch with the perfect real estate attorney to assist me. He is one of the smartest people I know and always has my best interests at heart. Additionally, he always takes his time to explain everything to me in ways I can u sweat and and is extremely patient and beyond thorough. I trust him fully and he’s the only person I’d recommend for this type of work.
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12 Sep, 2024 by Dan
Michael Lyons is an excellent lawyer who recently handled a time sensitive real estate transaction for me. He worked diligently with all parties involved to meet the tight closing deadline. I would highly recommend him.
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07 Jul, 2023 by Jan and charlotte
Michael’s knowledge and expertise guided us through a difficult closing of our condo. We live out of state yet he communicated with us as if we were next door. He was available for any and all of our questions and always responded quickly. He explained everything carefully and clearly detailed the closing process. He made sure that we had all the necessary documents and explained each one. I think we owe him our sanity. Thank you for doing a fantastic job Michael.
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12 Mar, 2024 by Donna
This is a 5 star professional office. Explaining, preparing, and executing whatever you need legally prepared, in a kind and caring way.
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22 Nov, 2021 by Bj
Spencer Gresham and his assistant Sheila ask the right questions, know how to ask leading questions so the documents will be personalized and address YOUR VERY OWN situations. Their knowledge and honesty and dependability are admirable! Thank you!
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12 Aug, 2021 by Connie
Updated my family Trust and my Will. I feel very confident that I'm being taken care of.
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07 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
We consulted with Sona and she did an excellent job at consulting our issues regarding where we stood with Probate.
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07 Jul, 2014 by Michelle
I have two daughters and was very concerned about setting up a trust that would take care of them should something unspeakable happen to my husband or me. Sona was very helpful and walked us through every step of the estate planning process while answering every question we had. Her approach to creating our estate plan was well organized and easy to follow. We were able to wrap up the entire process in about two months with a total of four meetings. I have every confidence that if and when the trust needs to be enforced, everything is properly in place.
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23 May, 2014 by Sam
My wife and I had been looking for someone to redo our estate plan for far too long.
After a considerable search for the right attorney, we found Sona Tatiyants. Sona is a smart, engaging person and a very capable attorney.
Once you’ve met her and her staff, the reasons for the consistency of positive reviews for Sona is apparent. My wife and I echo every positive review.
It was simple to arrange a free consultation with Sona, who took all the time necessary to listen to what we wanted to accomplish, and then explain a plan to accomplish our goals. It was an easy decision to engage her as our estate attorney.
The process went smoothly. Meetings were always timely. There was always time to allow for questions and discussion. Email was returned within a few hours.
Telephone follow-up, when needed, was, again, easily scheduled and always prompt.
At all times during the process, we felt connected to and cared for by either Sona, herself, her excellent office manager Ellen and her law clerk, Lilith.
Our estate plan is in place. Our assets are protected, as are each of us. We received exactly the advice and the outcome we sought.
We highly recommend that anyone looking for estate planning advice, contact Tatiyants Law, P.C., and arrange an appointment with Sona before deciding to go anywhere else.
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11 Apr, 2024 by Deborah
Whitney Glaser did our estate planning, she answered any and all questions that we were concerned with. She told us the best options for our needs and was very professional yet personable to work with. She was able to have papers organized in a timely manner and without hassle, I would definitely recommend her for any estate planning needs.
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11 Apr, 2024 by Mary
Ms Glazer was very knowledgeable and sensitive to our needs. She was most helpful and easy to work with, giving us peace of mind through each process.
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13 May, 2023 by Pamela
I recently retained Ms. Glaser to help me with my estate planning. Not only does Ms. Glaser have the perfect combination of legal expertise and compassion for this area of law, but she patiently listens to your concerns and offers real world solutions for you to consider. This is the attorney you want helping you when deciding end-of-life options and the disposition of your estate assets.
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15 Dec, 2022 by Maricel
She has been very helpful, makes everything easy for you, and explains the whole process in full detail. Highly recommend her!
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04 Jan, 2018 by James
By my second appointment, I felt like Shelly and I could be fishing buddies. She is friendly, efficient and makes you want to give her a hug when see her. Her staff is top notch as well.
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04 Jul, 2015 by Gail
feel like I have known Shelley longer than our one time meeting. She gave us that warm and fuzzy feeling you don't expect from a lawyer. The best part is she is competent and provided us with more than we could have asked for. Our wishes were met and complemented with her expertise!
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04 Jan, 2024 by Anthony
I had the pleasure of working with Pete during a particularly challenging home purchase, involving the assumption of a mortgage from a family member living overseas. The intricate details, coupled with tight deadlines around the holiday season, seemed like an insurmountable task. However, Pete's expertise and unwavering commitment shone through every step of the way.
Pete's ability to seamlessly coordinate with banks, title companies, and us, his clients, was nothing short of remarkable. His support and knowledge were invaluable throughout the process, turning what could have been a daunting experience into a smooth and successful journey to homeownership.
Thank you, Pete, for your outstanding work, dedication, and for making the seemingly impossible, possible. Your legal prowess and genuine commitment to your clients truly set you apart. I couldn't be more grateful for your assistance in securing my dream home.
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03 Sep, 2022 by Sheila
When we bought our house in Piscataway 13 years ago, Peter Balsamo was the sellers attorney. Even being on the opposing side of the table then, the negotiations went smoothly, imo due to the experience and expertise of the attorneys. We were very impressed with Peter then so when we needed a new attorney to represent us in our house sale this year (our former attorney had since passed away), we immediately thought of Peter and contacted him. He is extremely knowledgeable, highly professional, and at the same time, very down to earth and matter of fact in communicating. Peter is very easy to talk to, treated us with utmost respect, and responded promptly to all our questions and clarification requests (and I had quite a few). If you are embarking on a real estate transaction journey, go with Peter Balsamo - he will get you through to close as uneventfully as possible.
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23 May, 2022 by Diane s
We hired Peter to purchase a condominium. then sell my parents home, then transfer the condo to my parents. Peter was top notch. He was attentive to details, QUICK to respond, extremely professional, offered creative solutions for signing documents due to covid. He was always thinking ahead in terms of structuring and responding to the other side. I have my masters in RE finance and have worked on many commercial real estate closings: trust me Peter is the cream of the crop. Also notable - we found Peter by asking a attorney friend who he used for his own Mom’s house sale. .
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What a Probate Lawyer Can Do for You
A probate lawyer assists with the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate. This often involves guiding executors (if a will exists) or beneficiaries (if no will exists) through the probate process to settle the estate according to the deceased’s wishes or applicable laws. Probate lawyers can help validate the will, distribute assets, resolve disputes among heirs, handle outstanding debts or taxes, and ensure the estate is legally and efficiently administered.
Whether you’re an executor of an estate or an heir facing probate proceedings, a probate lawyer can help you navigate the often-complex legal process to ensure the estate is settled correctly.
When Should I Hire a Probate Lawyer?
You should consider hiring a probate lawyer when you are responsible for managing the estate of a deceased individual, especially in the following situations:
- The estate has substantial assets: If the estate includes significant assets like real estate, investments, or business interests, legal assistance is often necessary to handle the distribution properly.
- The will is being contested: If there are disputes among heirs regarding the validity of the will or the division of assets, a probate lawyer can help resolve the conflict.
- The estate includes complex or unclear provisions: If the will contains complicated instructions or there are no clear beneficiaries, a lawyer can ensure that the estate is administered according to legal requirements.
- There is no will (intestate estate): When a person dies without a will, the estate is subject to intestacy laws, which determine how assets are distributed. A probate lawyer can help navigate this process.
- Debt or tax issues exist: If the estate owes significant debts or is subject to estate taxes, a probate lawyer can help ensure debts are paid appropriately and taxes are minimized.
- Probate disputes: If family members or other parties are disputing the distribution of assets or challenging the executor's actions, legal representation is crucial to defending your rights and ensuring the estate is handled properly.
Hiring a probate lawyer early in the process can help avoid costly mistakes and ensure the estate is settled efficiently.
What Does a Probate Lawyer Do?
A probate lawyer provides a wide range of legal services to help manage and settle an estate. Their tasks can include:
- Validating the will: Filing the will with the probate court and ensuring its legal validity.
- Guiding executors or administrators: Advising the person responsible for managing the estate on their duties, including inventorying assets, notifying creditors, and paying debts.
- Filing necessary paperwork: Preparing and submitting the legal documents required to initiate and complete the probate process.
- Resolving disputes: Mediating or litigating disputes among heirs or between beneficiaries and executors, including challenges to the will or disagreements over asset distribution.
- Handling debt and tax matters: Ensuring that outstanding debts, taxes, and estate taxes are properly calculated and paid from the estate’s assets.
- Distributing assets: Ensuring that assets are distributed to the beneficiaries according to the will or intestacy laws, and that all legal requirements are fulfilled.
- Closing the estate: Completing the final steps of the probate process, including filing a final accounting with the court and formally closing the estate.
How Are Probate Lawyers Paid?
Probate lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the estate and the nature of the legal work involved. Common payment structures include:
- Hourly rate: Most probate lawyers charge by the hour, with rates depending on the lawyer’s experience and the complexity of the estate. Hourly rates can range from $150 to $500 or more.
- Flat fee: For simple estates or straightforward probate tasks, some lawyers may charge a flat fee that covers all of the necessary legal work.
- Percentage of the estate: In some states, probate lawyers are allowed to charge a percentage of the estate's value as their fee. This percentage typically ranges from 2% to 5%, depending on the size of the estate and state regulations.
- Retainer fee: Some lawyers may require an upfront retainer fee, which is billed against as the probate process progresses.
It’s important to clarify the fee structure during your initial consultation to understand how you will be charged and avoid unexpected costs.
How Much Does a Probate Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a probate lawyer depends on several factors, including the complexity of the estate, the type of legal issues involved, and the lawyer’s fee structure. General cost estimates include:
- Simple estates: For estates with straightforward assets and no disputes, probate legal fees can range from $2,500 to $10,000, depending on the lawyer's fees and the state's probate laws.
- Complex estates: For larger or more complicated estates with multiple properties, business interests, or disputes, probate costs can exceed $10,000 and may reach $20,000 or more.
- Hourly rates: If charged by the hour, expect rates between $150 and $500, depending on the lawyer’s expertise and geographic location.
- Percentage fees: In some cases, a probate lawyer may charge 2% to 5% of the estate’s value, particularly for larger estates or those involving complex legal matters.
Always ask for a clear estimate of fees during your initial consultation to understand the total cost of probate representation.
Top Questions to Ask a Probate Lawyer
Before hiring a probate lawyer, it’s essential to ask the right questions to ensure you’re hiring someone qualified to handle your estate needs. Key questions include:
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What experience do you have with probate cases like mine?
Ensure the lawyer has experience with estates of similar complexity, especially if disputes or high-value assets are involved. -
How do you charge for your services?
Ask whether the lawyer charges an hourly rate, a flat fee, or a percentage of the estate, and request a cost estimate. -
What is the likely timeline for my probate case?
While it’s hard to predict exactly, an experienced lawyer can give you a general idea of how long the probate process may take based on the specifics of your estate. -
What steps will you take to manage and distribute the estate?
Ask about the lawyer’s approach to handling debts, taxes, and asset distribution. -
Will you be handling my case personally?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may handle some aspects of your case, so it’s important to know who will be working on your probate case. -
What are potential challenges we may face?
A good lawyer will be able to anticipate possible issues, such as will contests or creditor claims, and explain how they would handle them.
How to Check the Credibility of a Probate Lawyer
To ensure you’re hiring a reputable probate lawyer, follow these steps to check their credentials and experience:
- Verify their state bar status: Check with your state’s bar association to confirm the lawyer is licensed to practice and has no history of disciplinary action.
- Look for probate experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in probate law and have experience handling estates of similar complexity.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for online reviews on platforms like Avvo or Martindale-Hubbell to see what past clients have said about the lawyer’s probate experience.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be able to provide references from past clients who can vouch for their professionalism and expertise in handling probate matters.
- Look for membership in professional organizations: Membership in organizations like the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (AAEPA) or the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) can indicate a lawyer's commitment to estate and probate law.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with a probate lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- A copy of the will or trust (if applicable): Bring any estate planning documents left by the deceased, including wills, trusts, or powers of attorney.
- List of assets and debts: Prepare a detailed list of the deceased’s assets (e.g., real estate, bank accounts, investments) and outstanding debts (e.g., loans, mortgages, credit cards).
- Death certificate: Bring a certified copy of the deceased person’s death certificate.
- Contact information for heirs and beneficiaries: Have a list of all individuals or entities named in the will or who are entitled to inherit under intestacy laws.
- Questions about the probate process: Write down any questions you have about the process, costs, and potential issues you might face.
- Relevant financial records: If available, bring any relevant financial documents, such as bank statements, property deeds, and tax returns.
By coming prepared, you can ensure a productive consultation and allow the lawyer to provide the best advice for your situation.
