Experienced Lawyers For Estate Planning And Administration, Probate Litigation And Related Matters
At De Paz Law, our attorneys provide skilled legal advocacy for creating or updating wills and trusts, asset protection, Medicare planning, guardianships and related legal issues. We are also knowledgeable trial lawyers who can help you resolve contested estate administration and probate matters in court.
Estate Plans Specifically Designed For You
Estate planning is all about you, your family, your business and your future. At De Paz Law, our attorneys take the time to understand your goals for protecting your assets and your family’s stability when you are no longer able to do so. Our depth of planning includes consulting alongside your real estate professional, financial planner and insurance consultant to create an estate plan specially designed to factor in all areas of your life.
We aim to make the process as easy for you as possible. Our clients have 24/7 access to their own secure client portal to upload and download documents, view case progress and send direct messages to us online. We also utilize e-signatures and online notarization to make the entire process as convenient as possible.
Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance health directives, and other estate planning legal instruments
Probate And Estate Administration
Case-by-case analysis, drafting proper legal documents, court filings and hearings, complying with legal requirements and securing necessary court orders
Estate Litigation
Contested wills and trust litigation; representing heirs, beneficiaries and fiduciaries
Update Your Estate Plan As Your Life Changes
Estate planning gives you the power to distribute your assets as you wish. Your estate plan allows you to choose the type of medical treatment you want to have in the event you are suddenly incapacitated. If you have children who are minors, you will want to do your utmost to protect them and meet their needs until they are adults. We can help you establish these provisions in your estate plan. If you own a business, your estate plan can include business succession instructions.
Updating your estate plan as your life changes is essential. A birth of a child or grandchild, sale of your home, job or profession changes, new medical circumstances, divorce, death of a spouse, marriage or when your children leave your home are each significant reasons to determine if your current estate plan meets your needs or will need revision. Our attorneys can help you keep your estate plan up to date.
Contested Estate Administration And Probate
The death of a loved one is never easy to manage. Family emotions can be unexpected and range from deep grief, rage or confusion, even if your loved one had a will or a trust. After the memorial service, families frequently struggle with gathering their loved one’s important legal documents for the final closure. Family conflict can get contentious right after a loved one passes or months down the road.
When disputes arise, speak with an experienced probate lawyer as soon as possible to minimize the escalation from a long-drawn-out battle in court. At De Paz Law, we help heirs, beneficiaries, trustees and fiduciaries. Whether you are contesting a will or trust or have a complaint served against you for breach of fiduciary duty, we can assist you. Our trial lawyers are efficient and effective. We also provide advocacy for professionals such as insurance consultants, financial planners and realtors dealing with estate administration or probate.
Get Strong Legal Advocacy And Clear Communication
De Paz Law offers a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your legal needs for estate planning, guardianship, estate administration and probate issues. We offer flexible payment plans and a flat-fee structure for some probate cases. Our clients stay connected throughout their case and are able to view the progress of their legal issue, including hearings, any time of day through a secure client portal.
Our attorneys have a well-respected reputation for our personalized and attentive client service. Our founding attorney, Daniel de Paz, has been recognized for his commitment to clients and his knowledge of the law by his peers. He has been selected for inclusion in Florida’s Rising Stars list of top rated estate planning and probate attorneys since 2020. This recognition is available for less than 2.5% of Florida estate planning attorneys who are under the age of 40 or who have been in practice for 10 years or less.
For strong legal advocacy for your estate planning or estate administration needs, call De Paz Law in Lutz, Florida at 813-649-5241 or send us an email. Habla español.
Meet Our Team
Daniel de Paz
Matthew M. Jones (Of Counsel)