About William

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Practice Areas

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

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

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

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

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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

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Location

Law Offices of William P. Schwarz

7406 Commerce St, Riverview, FL, 335784333

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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

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Associations

2002 - Present

Rotary Club of Fishhawk/Riverview

Director, Past President

1985 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

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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

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Speaking Engagements

2020

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

Probate, wills, etc.

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Activity

Legal Answers

Q&A

How do I remove my DECEASED partners name from documents?

20 May 2022

Q&A

Will remainder/grantee on a Ladybird Deed avoid paying taxes upon property transfer?

12 May 2022

Q&A

Hello i have a revocable trust to do my inheritance to my kids. I made a amendment to the trust. Do i have togive it to thebank?

11 May 2022

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