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Ms. Margaret

Ms. Margaret "Peggy" Rose Hoyt

The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan - Partners in planning. Friends for life.
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  • Florida
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Biography

Peggy is a founding partner of The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan, a family wealth and legacy planning law firm specializing in Wills, Trusts and Estates and Elder Law. Hoyt & Bryan holds the distinction of being the only Florida law firm with two attorney who are board certified specialists in Wills, Trusts and Estates and in Elder Law. She is a three-time Stetson University graduate receiving her B.B.A., cum laude, in 1981, her M.B.A. in 1982 and her J.D., cum laude, in 1993. Her passion is her pets - all of them - including 4 horses, 8 dogs and 1 cat! She enjoys trail riding on horses, Frisco and Vogue. 's passion for pets allows her to work with pet parents who want to ensure their pets are protected in the event of disability or death. Peggy is the author of Amazon Best Seller, "101 Ways to F$$k Up Your Estate" and "All My Children Wear Fur Coats - How to Leave a Legacy for Your Pet", an informative and inspirational guide for pet owners who want to include their pets as part of their estate plans. She has co-authored numerous other book titles including, "Special People, Special Planning"; "Loving Without a License"; "A Matter of Trust"; "Thank Everyone for Everything"; "Like a Library Burning"; "Maybe You Can Take it With You - a Cryonics Estate Planning Guide." Each week, Peggy hosts a Pawcast, "All My Children Wear Fur Coats" that can be found on your favorite podcast site. She is the founder and CEO of Animal Care Trust USA, Inc, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to keep loved pets in loving homes. You can learn more at ACT4Pets.org.

Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Elder Law
Probate
Probate Administration
Animal & Dog Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa and Mastercard
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    We welcome you to attend a complimentary workshop of your choice. Most fees are project based and will be quoted in advance.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Founding Partner
The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan, LLC
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The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan, LLC was founded by Peggy R. Hoyt and Randy C. Bryan. Both Peggy and Randy are dual board certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts and Estates and Elder Law. Peggy is the author of "All My Children Wear Fur Coats - How to Leave a Legacy for your Pet" and helps her clients include their pets as part of their estate plans. In addition, she is a founding partner of the Center for Animal Advocacy, a law firm dedicated to legal issues related to animals and the people who love them.
Partner
Vose & Blau
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Associate Attorney
Gray, Robinson
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Education
Stetson University
J.D. | Law
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Honors: graduated cum laude
Activities: First place Trial Competition, Second place Moot Court Competition, member Client Counseling Team
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Stetson University
MBA | Finance
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Stetson University
B.B.A. | Marketing/Management
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Honors: graduated cum laude.
Activities: Delta, Delta, Delta
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Awards
Five Star Wealth Manager for 2011
Orlando Home & Leisure
Awarded each year 2011-2015
Professional Associations
Central Florida Estate Planning Council
Past President
Current
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ElderCounsel
member
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WealthCounsel
Member
- Current
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Florida Bar
Member
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Activities: Past Chair General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section
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Publications
Articles & Publications
A Matter of Trust - The Importance of Personal Instructions
Gratitude Expressions - a Five Year Gratitude Journal
Like a Library Burning - Saving and Sharing a Lifetime of Stories
Loving Without a License - An Estate Planning Survival Guilde for Same Sex Partners and Unmarried Couples
Pet Lover's Guide to Mediation
Special People, Special Planning - Creating a Safe Legal Haven for Families with Special Needs
Straight Talk! The Truth About Estate Planning
Straight Talk! What to Do When Someone Dies
Thank Everybody for Everything! Build Your LIfe and Business with Gratitude
What's the Deal With...Estate Administration
PeopleTested Publishing
What's the Deal With...Estate Planning
PeopleTested Publishing
Women in Transition - Navigating the Legal and Financial Transitions in Your Life
101 Ways to F$$k Up Your Estate
Remarkable Press
All My Children Wear Fur Coats - How to Leave a Legacy for Your Pet
Legacy Planning Partners
The Cryonics Estate Planning Handbook - Maybe You Can Take it With You
Speaking Engagements
Pet Trusts, The Florida Bar - Animal Law Committee, Boca Raton
The Florida Bar - Animal Law Committee
Certifications
Wills, Trusts and Estates
The Florida Bar
Elder Law
The Florida Bar
Florida Circuit Court Mediator
The Florida Supreme Court
Arbitrator
FINRA
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Website
Animal Care Trust USA, Inc.
Contact & Map
One Senior Place - The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan
715 Douglas Avenue
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
US
Telephone: (407) 977-8080
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: We meet with clients at this location by appointment only.
The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan, LLC
254 Plaza Drive
Oviedo, FL 32765
US
Telephone: (407) 977-8080
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed