Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins

Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 15 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Saint Petersburg, FL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Tax ... +8 more

360 Central Ave., Ste 1450, Saint Petersburg, FL

About Stephen

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 9 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2016

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 13 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2013

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 15 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2010

Active

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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27 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Individual and Corporate President

Services provided by Stephen Putnoki-Higgins concerned estate planning for my wife and myself. He created revocable trusts, wills, living wills, limited power of attorney agreements, along with other necessary estate documents. His work was completed timely and delivered when promised. He gathered... information from us causing little interruption for us. We were advised of various alternatives based upon our wishes described to him. Once he knew our specific wishes he explained everything very well. Once the documents were complete, the document signing process was streamlined and took little time. An excellent job was completed. On a corporate basis I manage companies that are owned by family trusts. Mr. Putnoki-Higgins has advised us with the legal terms and conditions in a very old trust. He has made it easy for our family trustee to totally understand various items within the documents and has shown great patience with our questions. I would recommend him to anyone needing assistance with matters concerning trusts and wills.

Posted by Viloris | March 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Work

Stephen is quick to answer questions, timely on getting documents prepared and ready, and great all round to work with.

Posted by Julie | December 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Excellent Attorney - Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts

I worked with Stephen to set up both a revocable as well as an irrevocable trust. He was incredibly responsive, knowledgable, and efficient. All of these things are often in short supply in Southern Florida but Stephen is a star and I would recommend him 10 times over. I've already reached out to him... to work on an additional project and feel confident that I am in the best hands working with Stephen.

Posted by Colin | July 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Highly Recommend

Before speaking with Mr Putnoki-Higgins I didn’t think I hade much of an “estate” or that it needed any advance thought. He took the time to explain everything, made me realize all that I do have, and helped me protect and plan for the future. He was very personable and easy to talk to/work with. ...He will be my first call for future needs.

Posted by Emily | February 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Excellent trusts and estates lawyer

Attorney Putnoki-Higgins handled my spouse’s and my will drafting with professionalism, thoroughness, and patience with the many questions we had since it was our first time considering our wills. I appreciated the care with which he explained everything and his attention to detail.

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Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Deem

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Stephen is a skilled and diligent lawyer. I would recommend him to any client for wills and estate work. Top notch."

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James Dougherty

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

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

2017

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

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