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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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Posted by Roma | October 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
efficiency & a good listener!
It had been 25 years since I'd updated my will and 13 years since my trust, so this daunting task to me, Stephen made smooth, quick, & streamlined. Stephen's professional demeanor put me at ease to ask questions & provide the answers in laymen's terms. I truly appreciated that, especially being ...
Posted by Frank | May 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Painful made easy
Stephen made a painful process very easy...his documents were flawless and his instructions perfect... My wife and I had to complete our wills, trusts etc We were lucky to have met Stephen
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.
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