Union County Estate Planning Lawyers

Providing expectional service to discerning clients in Central Florida for over 25 years in probate and estate planning matters, Astrid de Parry has extensive civil trial practice experience representing a broad range of interests. Upon graduating from Cornell University Law School in 1977, Ms. de Parry served as Assistant University Counsel for Cornell University from 1977 to 1980. Thereafter, she served as General Counsel for the University of Alaska Statewide System of Higher Education from 1980 to 1985. After moving to Florida in 1985, Astrid de Parry went to work for a large law firm in Orlando, focusing on...

Marcus Thompson attended the University of Georgia, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Advertising. During his senior year, Marcus studied international media and history at Oxford University. He attained his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. During law school, Marcus clerked at a St. Petersburg law firm and gained a wide variety of experience handling cases in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, business litigation, family law, and civil litigation. After law school and his admission to the Florida Bar, Marcus returned to his hometown of St. Augustine to build his...

Samantha’s primary practice includes Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, and Elder Law. Her clients range from young individuals to seniors and their caregivers. She represents individuals in all forms of Probate and Guardianship proceedings and has drafted hundreds of documents to meet her client’s estate planning goals. Additionally, Samantha works one on one with clients to plan for and defray the cost of long term care. Samantha was born and raised in Ocala, Florida. She attended Florida State University then attended Florida Coastal School of Law from which she obtained her Juris Doctorate. Samantha is active in the...

Hello. My name is Francis M. Boyer, Esq., and I would like to take a quick second to thank you for visiting my profile. My main office is located in Jacksonville, Florida, but our firm has two other offices located in Orlando and Miami. I regularly travel to these offices in order to better serve our clients who reside there. I am licensed to practice law throughout the entire state of Florida, as well as in the state of New York. My practice areas include business law, immigration, real estate, debt collection, civil litigation, and international law. I invite you to contact...

I am a graduate of Palatka High School and the seventh generation of a Putnam County family. After graduating as Palatka’s first National Merit Scholar, I attended St. Johns River Community College and obtained my B.A. with honors and J.D. from the University of Florida. I was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1979.

I am passionate about equal access to the court system; and served indigent clients in South Florida through the Public Defender’s Office and Florida Rural Legal Services. I have been of-counsel to the Guardian ad Litem program, and also served for five years as a guardian...

Before becoming an attorney, I spent 7 years in the insurance and financial services industry. I became frustrated with the fact my “client” was not the person I was selling insurance or financial services to but was instead the company for which I worked. I decided to become a lawyer because the client – the person I represent – is the one to whom I owe my loyalty. From the moment I entered law school I knew I wanted to practice estate planning and related areas of law because they were directly related to my prior work experience;...

I am a Board Certified Elder Law attorney practicing primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Medicaid Asset Protection, Probate, Guardianship, Family Law, and Bankruptcy. These are all areas which affect senior citizens. I have 3 locations to best serve my clients: The Villages, Orlando, and Volusia County, FL

Davina B. Frederick is a Florida-licensed attorney, member in good standing of the Florida Bar and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. She founded Frederick Law & Mediation of Florida, P.L. to provide legal advice and counsel to individuals, business owners and corporate professionals who wish to continue providing for their families in the event they no longer are able to do so due to incapacity or death. Ms. Frederick is a native Floridian who has lived and worked in the Central Florida area since 1987. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a B.A....

Harlan Paul was born April 1, 1955 in Jacksonville, Florida and began the practice of law in DeLand, Florida in 1979. He practiced as a partner with the law firm of James, Zimmerman & Paul, LLP until founding the firm of Paul, Elkind & Branz, P.A. in 2003. His practice focuses on personal injury and commercial litigation matters. Mr. Paul is AV-Rated by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest rating available for legal ability and ethical standards. He has also been recognized for his legal abilities by being named to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. His trial...

Elan is a graduate of NYU School of Law (Masters in Tax Law), Emory University School of Law (Juris Doctorate), and Florida State University. Elan has devoted her practice (over 16 years) to estate planning, estate administration, tax and business law. She is respected by her peers and loved by her clients for her compassionate, knowledgeable approach to each matter she handles.

The Young Law Firm of Florida, LLC provides companies, non-profit organizations, families, and individuals with the legal representation they need to resolve the critical issues impacting their lives and businesses. We will guide you through your concerns and help you find the right solution. You deserve legal counsel who puts your welfare first while providing aggressive advocacy, sound advice, and protection of your rights. At the Young Law Firm of Florida, we provide individualized service to ensure your needs are met. All of our clients meet with Attorney Andre T. Young and are supported by a competent team of highly...

My background as a chiropractic physician gives me a clear understanding of the human body, injury, medical treatment and long term consequences of injuries. This knowledge allows me be an effective advocate for my clients. I handle matters where the law intersects with healthcare.

Alyssa C. Shorstein is a partner at The Law Offices of Shorstein and Lee, LLC, located in St. Augustine, Florida. Alyssa graduated from St. Augustine High School (High School Diploma) in 2002, Flagler College (B.A.) in 2005 and University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D.) in 2009. She has been in private practice serving clients in Criminal Defense, Estate Planning & Probate law since 2009. Alyssa previously served on the St. Johns County Bar Association Board and served two terms on the Florida Bar Grievance Committee 7B. She is currently a Board Member of...

Adam Czaya is an Attorney at the Keith Taylor Law Group, P.A. His fields of practice primarily include Probate and Estate Administration, Wills and Trusts, and Fiduciary Litigation. Attorney Czaya attended the University of Florida, where he obtained a BA in History, and a BA in Russian. After graduation from the University of Florida in 2007, he earned his JD from Stetson University College of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2011. He was admitted to the Maine Bar in 2019. Attorney Czaya joined the Keith Taylor Law Group in 2011. He is a member of the Florida Bar,...

Florida Probate Litigation and Estate Planning Attorney Thomas Upchurch grew up in Daytona Beach. Prior to returning to the Daytona Beach area to join the law firm of Every, Stack & Upchurch, he was an Assistant State Attorney in Pinellas County. Mr. Upchurch is an experienced Florida Probate Litigation and Estate Planning attorney who dedicates his practice to ensuring his clients receive competent advice and assistance in dealing with their legal matters. As a Florida Probate Litigation law firm, Every, Stack & Upchurch is qualified to handle your probate litigation case, whether it be a will contest, undue influence, fraud or...

Jennifer started her law practice 17 years ago, with a primary practice areas in real estate, foreclosure & collections and wills & probate. Jennifer desires to educate and empower her clients.

As the founder of Hartbrodt Law, P.A., Attorney Barbara J. Hartbrodt is committed to trustworthy and passionate legal representation that focuses on a client-centered approach and collaborative lawyering.

As a native and lifelong resident of Central Florida, Ms. Hartbrodt attended Stetson University in DeLand, Florida for her undergraduate education. In 2015, Barbara graduated with honors, Cum Laude, from Florida A&M University College of Law (“FAMU”) at the top of her class. During her law school career, Ms. Hartbrodt held office as the Treasurer of Law Students for Reproductive Justice, a student organization.

Prior to admission to the Florida Bar, Ms. Hartbrodt interned...

With more than 33 years in practice, Attorney Randal L. Schecter has extensive experience in asset protection, Medicaid planning, estate planning, powers of attorney, probate and Elder Law. Attorney Schecter has built a highly respected Elder Law firm serving the Central Florida area. A compassionate lawyer, Mr. Schecter is committed to delivering the highest quality legal and personal services to his clients and their families. Always responsive and attentive, Mr. Schecter helps sort through the confusing array of decisions encountered when families have to place their loved ones in long term care facilities. He understands that this is one of...

• I am the owner of the Law Office of Judith B. Paul, LC in Inverness, Florida, and a second career attorney practicing law since 2005 after graduating from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2005.
After nearly three years as a staff attorney in the probate and guardianship division for the family and civil courts of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in Gainesville, Florida and traveling to all six counties within the Circuit, including Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union I went into private practice.
We lived in Gainesville for nearly 15 years and recently my husband and I ...

GLEN ABBOTT A lifelong Floridian, Mr. Abbott was born and grew up in south Florida. He graduated from the University of Florida in both undergraduate studies and law school. Moving to Citrus County right out of law school, he has been serving clients in Citrus County and the surrounding area for his entire legal career. Mr. Abbott is past president of the Citrus County Bar Association. He is married and has two children and three stepchildren. Over the years he has been active in and supportive of youth sports and various civic organizations. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, University of Florida College of...

Anish K. Patel became intrigued by the law through the experience of his background in the hospitality industry. The legal needs required for businesses to succeed range from Real Estate to Business matters and has led Mr. Patel to open Old City Law, PLLC to provide services to clients in need.

Mr. Patel has grown up in the hospitality industry and has experienced the various facets of the industry. His “Modern Approach To An Old Practice,” provides a superior advantage in efficiently obtaining the results required to be a successful company in the hospitality industry as well as other...

Melissa K. Hancock was born and raised in Panama City, Florida. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Florida State University in 1997. Ms. Hancock taught fourth grade for two years and assisted with writing the curriculum for a conflict resolution program for grades K-5.

Ms. Hancock returned to Florida State University in 2000 where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2003. She was employed at a prestigious local law firm in Ocala as an associate attorney from 2003 until 2015. Ms. Hancock established Melissa K. Hancock, P.A. in 2015. She obtained her board...

Serving Marion and Alachua Counties since 1996, Mr. Culver has handled a variety of cases which involve family law and probate issues. Mr. Culver is a Navy veteran and a graduate of the University of Florida School of Law.

I attended the University of Florida and graduated with a B.S. Degree. I graduated Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1999. I have over 15 years of transactional and litigation experience experience. My goal was to gain the legal experience to form my own law office where I can truly help my clients with their legal needs at affordable prices. My opinion is that legal services should be reasonable and convenient to the client. My law office offers flexible appointment hours and locations. Appointments can be at a client's home for convenience. Scheduled...

Mr. Asbury is an Ivy League grad (Penn/Wharton), published legal scholar, lecturer, former state healthcare prosecutor (AHCA), and a law school professor with broad legal and corporate experience spanning over 15 years. His practice emphasis is focused on business law and consulting, contract compliance, administrative law with an emphasis on representing healthcare facilities, drafting and negotiating business and contract documents, estate planning and probate, and litigation of wills, trusts and estates.

Prior to re-entering private practice, Tom Asbury was the regulatory compliance counsel for WellCare, a Fortune 500 company (NYSE: WCG). He provided in-house legal advice and analysis on various regulatory and...

Jackson Law Group is a local St. Augustine law firm located on Anastasia Island. The law firm is led by Andrew Jackson, Esq., a lawyer and legal expert specializing in in tax law, IRS problems, estate planning, probate, and trust administration. Attorney Andrew Jackson, Esq. holds an LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree in Taxation, a post-doctoral advanced law degree. This qualification empowers us to advise clients on tax implications associated with estate planning and inheritance as well as resolve tax audits and disputes with the IRS or Florida Department of Revenue. With a firm history dating back to 2007, Andrew Jackson,...

Experience matters! With over two decades of experience in all phases of law, Attorney Tim Goan offers comprehensive, results-oriented legal representation to business, individual, and family clients throughout Florida, including Flagler Beach, Bunnell, St. Augustine, Palatka, and Flagler County, Volusia County, Putnam County, St. Johns County, and beyond. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Tim Goan spent his formative years exposed to the metal of “Motor City” and the music of “Motown.” But his heart was set on Florida and a career in law, so he headed to Gainesville, where he earned dual degrees at the University of Florida in Law and...

Following his graduation from the Washington College of Law at American University, John returned to his home-state of Florida. Prior to obtaining his law degree, John received a B.A. in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida and studied Finance and Accounting at the London School of Economics, giving John unique insight into financial and business matters. As an attorney for Ginn & Patrou, John implements his business knowledge and estate planning experience to ensure the best possible results for his clients. John is an active member in his community and is involved in several community...

Jeff focuses his practice on matters involving real property, small businesses, and community associations. He has extensive experience handling real estate and business transactions and has appeared in court throughout Northeast and Central Florida representing clients in legal disputes. Jeff has been Certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Court Mediator.

I provide legal and mediation services across a range of areas including divorce, family law, probate, and estate planning in both Florida and Maine. In addition to traditional attorney representation, I offer flexible assistance options at a flat rate for those that need help by the hour, or by the day, or simply need document drafting services. My goal is to offer a variety of services that cater to the needs of all clients at an affordable rate. The best way to reach the office is via e-mail and request an intake form. Once a completed intake form...

Simons & Simons is a Florida law firm practicing in the areas of Family Law, Foreclosure Defense and Estate Planning, serving Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns counties.

Daniel Wehking is a native Floridian. He grew up in Miami, Florida where he attended Marine and Science Technology Academy, a prestigious marine science themed public magnet school near Key Biscayne. Before earning his bachelors degree, Daniel worked taking care of dolphins at the Miami Seaquarium and monkeys at the Monkey Jungle. Daniel earned his Bachelor of Science from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. He went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law in Camden, New Jersey. While at Rutgers, Daniel was the recipient of a Dean Merit Scholarship. Upon his return to Florida, Daniel worked...

Mr. Nordman left college for business opportunities and after ten years experience in the business world, he returned to complete his B.B. A. in Accounting at John B. Stetson University. He graduated with honors from University of Florida Levin College of Law in Gainesville, Florida completing his law degree in only 2 ½ years. While at law school, he also attended Masters level classes the Fisher School of Accounting at The University of Florida to become a Certified Public Accountant. His real world experience and academic achievement have prepared him to handle complex transactional, litigation, tax and...