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Areas of Practice
Estate Planning
Wills, Trusts, Advanced Directives
Probate and Trust Administration
Adoption
Admitted to Practice In:
Florida
Educational Background
Northwestern College (B.A. in Business & Economics, 1985)
Regent University (J.D., 1996)
Professional Activities
Florida Bar - Elder Law Division
Liberty Counsel - Board Member and Instructor
Calvary Chapel Academy – Board Member
Nana’s House Children’s Home – Board Member
The Stewardship Alliance - Faculty Member
Bio:
Scott has been a sole practitioner in Melbourne, Florida since 1997 and joined the law firm of Widerman Malek in October of 2013. He brings a long history of assisting his clients to establish an estate plan with a focus on passing along their assets to their beneficiaries in the most time and cost effective manner with a focus on expedience and leaving a positive family legacy to the next generation.
Scott is involved in our local community in a variety of ways. He has attended his home church, Calvary Chapel of Melbourne, since 2002 and has coached soccer for both junior high and high school. He regularly volunteers as an instructor/guest speaker to various community organizations, such as Melbourne Board of Realtors, Habitat for Humanity, Pregnancy Resources, Covenant Christian High School and numerous local churches and senior organizations. He created and conducts educational workshops on Religion in Public Schools (instructing students, teachers and parents on their legal rights) and has served as an adjunct professor at Keiser University. He also serves as an advisor for Stewardship Estate Planning and Tevebaugh and Associates.
Scott is a Florida native and currently resides in Melbourne, Florida with his wife and has two sons who are both proudly serving in the United States Air Force.
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1990 W New Haven Ave Ste 201, West Melbourne, FL, 32904-3923
9 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Estate Planning
Posted by Jorge | December 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Excellence
I am a Financial Advisor and most of my clients have done little or no estate planning. I know many attorneys in this field in my area and choose to refer to Scott because of the way he first teaches people about what estate planning is about, is specific on each document and explains in a way that i...
Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Knowledgeable and Kind
I found attorney Dixon very knowledgeable and passionate about his work. He is able to explain the legal documents and terms well, so they are easy to understand. He has a gift of putting people at ease, especially when talking and making plans for end of life decisions. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Daniel | November 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Superb Attorney, Very Knowledgeable and Good at Conveying Info
As a newly married military couple, it was important that my wife and I got our legal paperwork in order so that in the off chance something happened to me, she would be taken care of. Calling for an appointment/info, his assistant was very kind and sweet, putting a lot of time into explaining what ...
Posted by Linda Apsey | September 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Compassionate, caring and professional
My parents were elderly and not keen on doing estate planning. Because of my mothers health, he came to their house and was extremely tender about a subject that was difficult for them. My parents thought he was wonderful and he handled everything with complete respect to my parents.
Posted by Jeff | September 09, 2012 | Estate Planning
Excellent Estate Planning Attorney
Scott is an excellent Estate Planning Attorney with expertise in everything from basic planning such as Wills, Powers of Attorney and Living Trusts as well as being able to handle Advanced Estate Planning such as Charitable Trusts, IRA Beneficiary Trusts, Irrevocable and Wealth Replacement Trusts. H...
"Scott Dixon is a well-respected attorney in Brevard County and an all-around great person. His fun personality and sense of humor make working with him very enjoyable! I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Mr. Dixon professionally for 2 years. The professionalism he extends to his clients and to the community is of the highest degree. He has the ability to handle delicate matters with positivity, competence, and compassion. He has my endorsement."
Probate lawyer
Intellectual property lawyer
Family lawyer
2014 - Present
Estate Planning & Probate Attorney, Widerman Malek, PL
1997 - 2014
Attorney - Sole Practitioner, Scott C. Dixon, P.A.
1997 - Present
Florida BarLawyer
1996
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Estate Planning
2016
Religion In Public Schools
2016
English