$ 400-400 per hour
Drawing on over 20 years of progressive entrepreneurial and law practice problem-solving experience, I am unswervingly committed to the development and persuasive communication of creative cross-disciplinary planning solutions for wealth creation, preservation, and transfer to clients and like-minded professionals while maintaining a devotion to the timely delivery of results along with an experience beyond their expectations.
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Acquired: 2005
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State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 1999
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PO Box 400, Interlachen, FL, 32148
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Posted by Lynda | January 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Mergers & Acquisitions
Business Acquisition and Forming S Corp
I first met Steve when working on a business acquisition involving 4 partners. I was thoroughly impressed with how he handled all the legal, tax and partnership issues. Steve also formed my S Corp. Steve is extremely knowledgeable, intelligent, thorough and patient. I highly recommend him!
Posted by Peggy | November 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Mergers & Acquisitions
Sale of Company of 30 years
Absolutely the most thorough and detailed Attorney. It took seems like a year to hash out all the complicated issues of the sale of our company. He painstakingly took the time to go over every detail and spent hours on making the sale go through. He will always be our Attorney. Very professional and...
"Steve is one of the brightest and most intelligent individuals that I know. He can handle your legal matter with pristine care. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure of working with and learning from Steven for many years in at least two national groups of estate planning attorneys. His skill, knowledge, and advice are the standard of excellence in the areas in which he focuses his practice. His clients speak highly of him and so do his colleagues. That professional reputation is both impeccable and deserved. I whole heartily endorse Steven and urge you to consider him for your estate, business and asset preservation planning needs."
"What an opportunity it was to collaborate with Steve on an inbound international tax matter in the preparation of an estate plan. Steve's extensive experience with these topics made working with him a simple affair. Throughout the process, he regularly communicated and updated the team on his progress. The matter was successfully resolved in the client's favor. You would do well to bring Steve on as your counsel. He will ensure you receive the highest level of concierge service and will also keep you smiling."
"Steven and I participate in a national study group of estate planning attorneys. He is knowledgeable, professional and experienced and he takes great care with each of his clients. Steven is committed to excellence for all of his clients. I find him to be an attorney that clients can trust and rely upon who provides high quality work that is personalized to each client’s needs. Steven is creative and finds innovative ways to help clients. He is respected by clients and other attorneys across the country. I endorse Steven Thomas Welch as an estate planning, trust, business and tax attorney."
"Steven is not only an experienced attorney; he has one of the sharpest minds I have ever encountered. That is high praise in a professional space occupied predominately with great and powerful thinkers. I trust Steven’s legal acumen and ethical commitment, which I know are in the highest echelon of the legal profession."
"Steven is an excellent attorney and very knowledgeable in the business and tax side of the practice. I met Steve at a professional association of estate planning attorneys and would recommend him to anyone seeking a highly qualified and experienced attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steven is highly competent and experienced in estate planning for both traditional and high net worth families. His background in tax and corporate transactions gives him an advantage when working with families with complex transactions or assets, such as closely held businesses. I highly recommend Steven's professional services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Prompt, ethical. Above average qualifications for complex estate planning, business organization, and federal/estate taxation."
"I have worked with Steven on several estate and business planning matters. Steven is very professional and a pleasure to work with. He is a knowledgeable and experienced estate planning attorney."
"Mr. Welch is a highly competent estate planning attorney. He works tirelessly for his clients and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great estate planning attorney. I would welcome the chance to work with him again."
"I have worked with Mr Welch on estate planning matters as well as family law issues for several years. He is always very responsive and treats clients correctly. I would highly recommend taking a look at Mr. Welch's new firm if you are looking for legal services in GA"
"I have known Steve Welch for over 10 years. Steve is a highly respected member of the estate planning community. What is unique about Steve is that he is a kind and compassionate attorney who truly cares about his clients. He is not a lawyer who speaks down to people. Steve will discover what your goals are and then will offer solutions that will give you true peace of mind. I highly endorse Steve Welch. You will never regret hiring him. Jim Voeller"
"Steve is an excellent attorney who brings knowledge, wisdom and experience to the estate planning process for clients. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. As a Massachusetts attorney who focuses my practice in estate planning, I often have clients with Florida property, and so have needed to find an attorney who is licensed in Florida and who can work to transfer my clients' property in an efficient, effective manner. Attorney Welch has been that attorney for my clients and me time and time again. I have great confidence in his abilties, and look forward to working with him again."
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2006
Who's Who Among American Executives and Professionals, Cambridge Worldwide
2015 - Present
Attorney at Law, WelchCounsel, PLLC
2014 - 2015
Shareholder/Managing Director, Private Client Law Group
2012 - 2014
General Counsel, Arrow Exterminators
2002 - 2012
Partner, Sanders Welch LLC
2005 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
2002 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2002 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Fiduciary Law SectionMember
125MM life insurance; 2.2MM ordinary income tax deductions; 1.5MM premium reductions
150K annual debt service reduction
13MM generational wealth transfer; zero gift tax.
40% lease cost reduction; 50MM tax liability avoidance
Plan administration fee reduction over 35 basis points
65MM potential estate and gift atx savings
600K ordinary income tax deduction; 40MM potential estate and gift tax savings.
10MM reduction debt/surety liability;
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Income and Estate Tax Planning
2011
Business Succession Planning
2011
Asset Protection
2010
Ethics and Business Succession Planning
2007
Estate Planning
2005
Income and Estate Tax Planning
2005
Charitable Planning
2004
Charitable Planning
2011
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Legal Answers
Do I have to have the court grant me permission to sell my deceased sisters home?
08 Aug 2018
Parents died in Florida. Sister lived with them. NO WILL. Sister thinks she in entitled to the parents home. what do I do?
08 Aug 2018
When placing an LLC into a trust do we also need to transfer the warranty deeds of the LLC assets into the trust name?
08 Aug 2018