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Peggy is a 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 work experience includes time as a college recruiter, financial consultant, account executive, and chief financial officer before entering law school. She is a founding partner of Hoyt & Bryan, LLC. Peggy is dual certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts, and Estates and in Elder Law.
Peggy practices in the areas of family wealth and legacy counselling, including trust and estate planning and administration, elder law, small business creation, succession and exit planning, real estate transactions, and animal law. In addition to her law degree, she holds a Florida real estate license. Peggy formerly held a NASD Series 7 license and health, life, and variable annuities licenses. She serves as a certified FINRA Arbitrator and is a Florida Mediator concentrating in family business, estate administration, and animal law issues. Peggy also taught Animal Law as an adjunct professor with Barry University College of Law.
Peggy describes herself as “an attorney, animal advocate, and pet mom.” Her love for animals was developed as a child when her father, John A. Hoyt, was the President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States. She is the author of All My Children Wear Fur Coats – How to Leave a Legacy for Your Pet, a book for pet parents on the importance of including their pets as part of their estate plan. She also hosts a weekly “paw-cast” on Buzzsprout called All My Children Wear Fur Coats. Peggy is the Founder and CEO of Animal Care Trust USA, a not for profit organization dedicated to helping pet parents keep loved pets in loving homes. The organization offers several Forever Loved Pet Trust solutions including Forever Home, Forever Family, and Forever Sanctuary. Animal Care Trust USA can act as a corporate Pet Trustee and is leading the animal estate planning world with the creation of the Forever Loved Pet Trust, a community Pet Trust.
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
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Posted by Paul | May 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Peggy took on our Trust and Will work with enthusiasm. We had a slightly unusual circumstance that she happens to specialize in. When it was time to sign, we opted to plan a trip across country seeing friends in states near her office. Nice to meet her in person!
Posted by Cheryl | October 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I have nothing but utter admiration for my lawyer a n d her staff. I first consulted with her regarding an Estate issue and felt confident enough in hiring her to take on my case. It was not any easy task and took some time to finalize. During this time, she always kept me up to date on what wa...
Posted by Julie | October 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Peggy and her team have been the trust and estates advisors for our family. I can’t imagine what it would have been like going through my husband’s estate or my dad’s without her excellent advice. Her team is always there to help with questions or in getting just one more duplicate(!) document. She ...
Posted by Olan | July 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Peggy assisted me and my Partner with our estate planning, and did not disappoint. She and her staff were extremely courteous and professional, and in the end provided us with comprehensive documents that were tailored to our specific needs. Highly recommended!!
Posted by Debbi | February 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Hoyt is very kind and a good listener. She is very detail oriented and professional. I hired My. Hoyt for my estate planning and she exceeded my expectations.
"Attorney Peggy Hoyt is an excellent elder law and animal law attorney. Peggy has acted as a mentor to me over the past ten years and took the time to teach me everything I know about pet trusts. I highly recommend Peggy and her law firm for your elder law and estate planning needs."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Peggy for many, many years, as a colleague, mentor, and friend. Her exceptional legal acumen, unwavering professionalism, and dedication to the field of law have consistently impressed me. She not only excels in her practice but also generously shares her knowledge and experience, making a significant impact on those fortunate enough to work with her. I wholeheartedly endorse Peggy for her outstanding contributions to the legal profession."
"I have worked with Peggy for over 20 years. Not only is she the utmost professional, but she exhibits genuine care and character with both her staff and clients. I give her my highest possible endorsement."
"One of the smartest attorneys around...and to make her even better, an amazing heart. Peggy is a subject matter expert that strives to provide the highest level of expertise to her clients and other attorneys. Couldn't recommend more highly!"
"I confidently endorse this lawyer’s work. I have known Attorney Peggy Hoyt for many years. As a dedicated member of the Florida legal community, she has achieved the highest level of expertise in estate planning and elder law and I strongly recommend her for such matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Peggy is fantastic. She is a wonderful human being and one of the most compassionate attorneys I have ever had the privelege of dealing with. She is sharing and helpful of fellow attorneys and is wonderful with her clients. I have so much faith in her that I referred my son who is now a resident of Florida to her for his estate planning needs. She is the best."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Peggy Hoyt. I have co-counseled with Peggy on a couple of matters and can attest to the fact that she is a top notch estate planning and elder law attorney."
"I've known Peggy and her law partner for 14 years and we've taught together all over the United States. Peggy is one of the most caring attorneys I know."
"Peggy Hoyt is one of the most thorough, thoughtful and caring estate planning attorneys in Florida's legal community. Her focus is on educating her clients so together they can plan for the specific needs of that particular client. Peggy works hard to stay current on the relevant laws, provides free education to the community, and prides herself on the relationships she maintains with her clients. If you are looking for the right estate planning attorney in Central Florida, whether you need to plan for a special needs person, a blended family, your pets or anyone special to you, Peggy Hoyt is your best choice."
"I have the utmost respect for Peggy and her legal work. She works very hard at educating her clients throughout the estate planning process and provides excellent quality work. Peggy is dedicated to improving the legal community by speaking at legal workshops, conferences and volunteer activities. She is an active member of the Bar and makes a difference by enthusiastically supporting new members. Peggy has helped me to improve my own practice just by sharing her knowledge and experience. I look forward to working with her again."
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