Samantha Jean Fitzgerald

Samantha Jean Fitzgerald

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Plantation, FL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

300 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 109, Plantation, FL

About Samantha

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

Wills, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Advance Directives, Guardian Designations, Trust Administration, Estate and Gift Tax Planning, Business Succession Planning

27 years

50%
Probate 50%

Probate (including formal and summary proceedings) and Trust Administration

27 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 26 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1999

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

SJF Law Group

300 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 109, Plantation, FL, 33324

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Samantha Jean Fitzgerald's Reviews

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40 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nick | November 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

100% worth it!

We worked with Samantha and her team to prepare a full estate plan for our family, including setting up a trust. Throughout the whole process they were exceptionally professional, walking us through the details and various options we had. We asked a lot of questions since this was all brand new to my... wife and I, but Samantha patiently worked through all of them. In the end, all the documents were prepared in a huge, well-organized binder, and we were given scanned copies electronically (sent securely) too, so we have paper and electronic versions. This office is a well-oiled machine! I highly recommend it to anyone who is serious about preparing for their future - not only in case of death, but also in case they need to access spouses accounts or funds, or need to make health care decisions in an emergency. This is one of those things you don't realize the value of until it's too late, but trust me when I say this is well worth the value in having a professional like Samantha take care of it NOW.

Samantha Fitzgerald

Replied last November 30, 2020

Reading this review made by day Nick!

Posted by Cyndee | July 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate

My name is Cyndee

My mom died and left one account with no Beneficiary I had so much to do with the Estate and I was the only child The Bank wouldn’t release moms money even thought I was listed in the will they sent endless paper work always telling me I need to do more Samantha and her team made my life a br...eeze took care of everything Emailed me and was always quick to email me back when I had questions It was the best move I’ve ever made Thank you Samantha Fitzgerald and the professionalisms of you team everyone was more than helpful My estate is settled and it was done quickly Great job

Samantha Fitzgerald

Replied last July 21, 2020

Cyndee, thank you for taking the time to write us such a wonderful review.

Posted by Robert | May 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Outstanding!

I live in Venice Florida. When my wife's 100 year old uncle suddenly died in Hollywood Florida, I realized that my 94 year old father-in-law would need local representation. I researched lawyers in Broward County. Based on reviews and other sources, I quickly came to the conclusion that Samant...ha Fitzgerald would represent my father-in-law. I made the right choice!! Samantha and her team were personable, caring, and true professionals. No matter what the obstacle, Samantha calmly guided my father-in-law painlessly through it. In my opinion, Samantha Fitzgerald and her team are the only choice for those seeking professional representation regarding wills or estate and probate issues. Robert

Samantha Fitzgerald

Replied last May 05, 2020

Robert, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review.

Posted by Michelle | March 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great experience

I don’t think anyone relishes the idea of getting our trusts, wills, power of attorney, etc done. However, it is necessary. Samantha and her staff made the entire process easy and painless. It is so good knowing that everything in order.

Samantha Fitzgerald

Replied last March 06, 2020

Reading this review made my day Michelle, thank you.

Posted by crystal | February 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Good Choice of Lawyer

I called Samantha to get an estimate and she was very helpful. She gave me a price on what she would charge and gave me some good advice on how I could take care of some things myself, but gave me a cost of what she would charge to do them for me. I had called a couple other lawyers and their prices... were similar but none of them offered me the money saving advice. I appreciated the helpfulness and took her advice. I was impressed enough with the help that I referred her to my mother in law. I took my mother in law to her office and we hired her to take care of ther will and trust. Everyone in the office is helpful, friendly and detail oriented and everthing was taken care of in a timely manner. We were happy with the entire process, and our choice of hiring Samanta Fitzgerald as out attorney.

Samantha Fitzgerald

Replied last February 10, 2020

Crystal, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review.

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Samantha Jean Fitzgerald's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Grant

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Samantha is not only an excellent attorney, but you will also truly like and feel comfortable with her. Samantha will patiently listen to what you would like to achieve and make that happen for you at a reasonable price. I highly recommend Samantha."

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Wendy El Deiry

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Samantha is awesome. She has a great knowledge and understanding of the law. As a professional in the same area of practice as I am in, she is wonderful to bounce off legal issues and ideas. Her personality allows her clients to relate well to her. She puts in the added individual attention to each client, and makes her clients feel at ease. Because of her knowledge and style of practice, whenever I run into a potential conflict, she is my "go to" attorney to whom I refer the client."

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Steven Marcus

Estate planning lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nancy Adkins

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It's easy to like Samantha, "Sam.:" She is upbeat, lively and genuine. Sam is genuine, reliable, and really understands the complexities of estate planning. I am pleased to recommend her to protect all of your assets, so get started now."

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Marvin Schulman

Probate lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Fitzgerald is an extraordinary attorney, highly committed to the profession!"

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Jenelle La Chuisa

Tax lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Samantha since 2002. She is an extremely experienced and skilled tax attorney who takes pride in getting the best possible results for her clients, from simple to complex, high value matters. Over the years I have entrusted many clients and friends to Samantha for tax matters and advice- all of whom have been 100% satisfied with the results. I would recommend Samantha to any individual or company in need of any kind of tax assistance, from small to multi-million dollar matters."

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Bobbi Meloro

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a colleague, I think so highly of Samantha that I asked her to handle the estate planning for a close relative. She met with her, walked her through the entire process from start to finish, and was (and still is) always available to her to answer any questions. I am very impressed not only with her legal skills and work ethic, but also with her patience, responsiveness and accessibility."

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Robert Collier

Probate lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent attorney and highly regarded in the legal community."

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Carolann Mazza

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Samantha recently to help a client reach her and her husband's financial goals during their divorce process. Samantha is professional and knowledgeable and I have sent other clients to her."

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Jonathan Leiderman

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dennis Phillips

Tax lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Samantha to be a motivated and intelligent attorney who is knowledgeable in her field. Estate planning, taxation, and probate issues rarely exist in a vacuum. Instead, they tend to interrelate with other legal issues involving property, asset protection, investment and retirement accounts, bankruptcy, and litigation. You want a smart, motivated attorney when dealing with these issues; and Samantha fits that bill."

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Samuel Coffey

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the privilege of working in the community with Samantha Fitzgerald and I am extremely impressed with her skill and expertise in handling complex estate planning issues and tax issues. She is a top notch attorney."

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Melody Cobbe

Probate lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Samantha is an excellent attorney who provides tailored specific solutions for each of her client's needs. I would not hesitate to refer Samantha to my own clients as well as anyone else who requires help with a probate matter."

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Andrea Gundersen

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer and highly recommend her in the area of estate planning and tax law. Samantha is extremely knowledgeable in the area of estate planning and tax related issues. I have found her to be intelligent, caring and she exhibits the highest level of integrity and professionalism in all she does. I have referred clients and also rely on her to consult when I have a question related to her area of expertise."

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Brad Saunders

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Samantha Fitzgerald to anyone needed estate planning services or tax advice. I have known Samantha for over 10 years, having first worked with her at a prominent Miami law firm. She is skilled at both estate planning and tax law, is extremely client-service oriented, and has impeccable integrity. Samantha is also very active in the estate planning legal community, and keeps abreast of new developments as they arise. I have referred clients to Samantha, and will continue to do so without reservation."

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Alan Danz

Tax lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Samantha for 2 years and can state unequivocally that she is incredibly knowledgable in the areas of tax and estate planning. I received exceptionally positive feedback from my clients that I referred to her. Samantha is also a wonderful resource who I turn to for answers to complicated issues for my clients regarding tax matters. She is a pleasure to deal work with and I highly recommend her for any tax and estate planning matters."

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Junilla Sledziewski

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sam is an excellent attorney with an outstanding reputation -- at our old firm, she was known as an excellent resource for all estate and tax planning matters. Now that she has her own practice, I can say that she is business savvy in addition to her many legal talents."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers

2015

Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers

2014

Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers

2013

Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers

2011

Legal Elite, Florida Trend

2011

Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Law Offices of Samantha J. Fitzgerald

2001 - 2011

Shareholder/Attorney, Fowler White Burnett P.A.

1999 - 2001

Associate, Hugh L. Koerner, P.A.

Associations

2015 - Present

Broward County Bar Association

Co-chair, Wills, Trusts and Estates Section

2015 - Present

Broward County Bar Association, West Section

Board Member

2011 - Present

Peters Elementary PTA

Member

2009 - Present

Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

Broward County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2013 - 2015

Peters Elementary PTA

Board Member and President

2012 - 2013

Broward County Bar Association, West Broward Section

Board Member

2011 - 2014

Florida Lawyers Network

Board Member

2011 - 2014

Joe Dimaggio Children's Foundation and Memorial Foundation

Audit Committee Member

2008 - 2013

Plantation Junior Woman's Club

Board Member

1999 - 2015

Florida Bar, Tax Section

Member

Education

2000

University of Miami School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1999

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Palm Beach Atlantic University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

Women's Council

Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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