Probate is a court-supervised procedure of administering a deceased person's estate. The probate process involves authenticating a will, paying off debts, and distributing assets to beneficiaries.
Develops customized estate plans tailored to each individual client. Documents include Last Will and Testaments, Living Trusts, Advanced Directives (Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Surrogate, Living Will), Special Needs Trusts, etc.
Trusts are a vital tool in your estate plan. Our office can aid in developing the right trust for your situation. The most familiar trusts include: revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and special needs trusts.
A will (aka a Last Will and Testament) is a legal document that communicates a person's final wishes.
A Living Will is a written statement that details your desires as to life-prolonging procedures.
After graduating law school in Riverview, Florida, I moved to St. Augustine, Florida. Myself and my husband, a native Floridian, instantly fell in love with the town's charm, history, and abundance of outdoor activities. After representing homeowners in consumer finance litigation, I decided to move towards my real desire which is aiding people prepare their estate plans and assist families in estate administration. As an attorney with the The Law Office of Adam J. Dugan, P.A. I work with clients in the administration of their loved one's estates and trusts. In addition, I assist clients with devleoping, reviewing, and amending their estate plan.
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