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Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins
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Licensed in Florida for 9 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 13 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 15 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Bailey & Glasser LLP
360 Central Ave., Ste 1450, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701
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Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins's Reviews
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Posted by Karl | April 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Estate Plan
Very thorough, truly cares about our needs. Was very clear and concise when explaining what had been done on our behalf. Highly recommend their services
Posted by Jenna | January 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great Service
Stephen prepared estate planning documents for my husband and myself. He explained everything clearly and prepared the documents timely. He took the time to really understand our situation and offer great advice and suggestions.
Posted by Suzannah | November 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Thorough, concise, very helpful!
Stephen was spectacular to work with. He was prompt, able to explain all my questions, and quite thorough with all of his document preparations. He helped me and my husband prepare trusts, wills, POA, and Medical POA.
Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great advocate and advisor
Steve is the perfect combination of knowledge, skill and demeanor. No matter what curve we threw him in our estate planning, he knew the answer and how to make it work. Plus, he has a sense of humor, He's our lawyer for the foreseeable future.
Posted by Nicole | September 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Nicole
Stephen is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. He made the estate planning process easy and stress-free. I highly recommend using Stephen for all of your estate planning needs.
Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins's Lawyer Endorsements
"Stephen is a skilled and diligent lawyer. I would recommend him to any client for wills and estate work. Top notch."
"Stephen is a skilled attorney and valued counselor to all those who seek his advice. He blends practicality, creativity, and his deep care for his clients to produce top notch results."
Jonathan Deem
Mergers and acquisitions lawyer
James Dougherty
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Rising Star - 2022, Florida Super Lawyers
Education
2011
New York University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws (Taxation)
2010
University of Connecticut, School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, with honors
2007
University of Connecticut School of Law
B.A. Political Science & History
Publications
2020
WealthManagement.com
IRS Rules Merged Trust Qualified as 'See-Through'
2019
2019
2019
2019
WealthManagement.com
Estate’s Heirs Liable for Unpaid Federal Estate Taxes
2018
2017
WealthManagement.com
No Attorney’s Fees After Estate Successfully Avoids Penalties
2017
WealthManagement.com
Trust Didn’t Qualify as a CRT, says IRS
2014
2014
Probate & Property
Gift Planning With Formula Clauses: From Procter’s Progeny to Wandry World (Part 2)
2014
Probate & Property
Gift Planning With Formula Clauses: From Procter’s Progeny to Wandry World (Part 1)
2013
Conn. Bar Assoc., Estates & Probate Newsletter
Practical Gift Funding Issues When Planning with Hard-to-Value Assets
Languages
English