William P. Schwarz

William P. Schwarz

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 58 years

Wills and living wills Lawyer at Riverview, FL
Practice Areas: Wills & Living Wills, Probate, Real Estate ... +3 more

7406 Commerce St, Riverview, FL

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Wills and Living Wills 40%

Prepare wills for single and married people. Have trust within the will for minor children and where desired. Discuss ways to avoid probate. Do living trusts, powers of attorney, health care surrogates.

57 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Probate 39%

Handle opening of estate, appointment of personal representative, bonds and bond waivers, all filings in probate cases, help secure assets, deal with creditors and heirs, deal with real estate and homestead issues, and file papers to close estate. Do in all Florida counties. Can handle estate income tax.

52 years | 80 cases

39%
Estate Planning 7%

See above will & trust. Most people with estate tax starting at $5,350,000 do not require same. Try always to have secondary beneficiaries.

52 years | 500 cases

7%
Real Estate 7%

Do deeds, real estate contracts, living trusts for all Fl. counties Review & prepare real estate contracts. Advise on homestead exemptions, income and real estate tax issues, and review status of ownership. Do options and contract sales. Attend closings. Use Lady Bird deeds to avoid probate. Do leases, evictions

52 years | 550 cases

7%
Guardianship 5%

Do uncontested work. From getting guardians appointed for minors to adults with disabilities. who need help.. File annual reports that are required for finances and personal care.

27 years | 20 cases

5%
Trusts 2%

Set up living trusts-- either in wills or as separate documents. Advise on and revise same. Do for real estate, as well as other assets.

47 years | 60 cases

2%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 41 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1985

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 58 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1967

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of William P. Schwarz

7406 Commerce St, Riverview, FL, 335784333

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Posted by Kimberly | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank You Mr. Schwarz!

Mr. Schwarz is truly a lifesaver. He stepped right in and assisted our family with a case that was totally left in mere chaos by another attorney who dropped the ball. Mr. Schwarz explained what was needed and what we needed to do to bring the case up-to-date and in compliance. We really appreciate h...is expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities. He is truly an Amazing Attorney! Thank you Mr. Schwarz!

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Outstanding Pro Bono Service, Hillsborough County Bar Association

Associations

2002 - Present

Rotary Club of Fishhawk/Riverview

Director, Past President

1985 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Education

N/A

Harvard University Law School

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

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University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

About every 2-3 years, I give a 5-10 minute presentation to committees of Riverview Chamber of Commerce-self

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