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Jeffrey R. Kuhns is an attorney and the founder of Kuhns Law Firm, PLLC, located in Punta Gorda, Florida. Mr. Kuhns practices estate planning, business, real estate and tax law, serving clients throughout the state of Florida. He has experience with business strategy, probate, revocable living trusts, irevocable trusts and wills.
Mr. Kuhns has been licensed to practice law since 2011. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California. Before attending law school, he was employed by the Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education, an organization committed to the preservation of Holocaust testimonials. He went on to attend and graduate from Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa, California.
Following law school, Mr. Kuhns worked for the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) office of Chief Council in Los Angeles while obtaining a master of laws degree from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law. He later worked for private law firms in Charlotte County and Fort Myers, Florida, before opening his own practice.
As part of his business and estate planning practice, Mr. Kuhns advises Florida residents on various legal issues. He has a diverse client base, consisting of permanent and seasonal Florida residents, as well as foreign property owners, purchasers and sellers. He uses his broad range of knowledge to educate and advise his clients on the best strategies and solutions for their specific circumstances. Mr. Kuhns uses his designation as a Certified Specialist in Taxation Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization to craft easy to understand estates plans which are designed to minimize taxes, and protect, preserve and efficiently transfer wealth to the next generation.
As a complement to his practice, Mr. Kuhns lectures at professional events on estate planning, probate, trust administration and tax planning issues. He also speaks on specific Florida residency requirements in these areas.
Mr. Kuhns is a graduate of Culver Military Academy where he received numerous awards in leadership.
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Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney
After switching from another Attorney for our estate planning, we found Jeff Kuhns. He is very knowledgeable and clearly described all of out options. He is the kind of attorney we can trust to be responsive to our needs now and in the future.
Posted by Susan | December 9, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
My father was an 81 year old man who spent a month in hospital (some kind of procedure every week). He almost died a couple of times. He then went to rehab for a couple of months. Immediate family and dr's agreed he needed assisted living and then possibly go home. A great niece who he may have seen ...
Posted by Linda | April 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I went to Mr. Kuhns and was extremely pleased with his knowledge of what I needed. His staff was very pleasant and always helpful. I would recommend him to anyone.
Posted by Ken | April 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to Jeffrey Kuhns by my primary law firm who explained that Mr. Kuhns would be the best to handle this complex case for my family. My siblings and me had inherited a plot of land in Punta Gorda Florida. Although there were over two acres of land, only half had a clear title. The other h...
Posted by Kimberly | March 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I recently came in from out-of-state to meet with Jeff and he helped me with various estate planning needs for my father including Power of Attorney documents and updating his will. He was very efficient and offered great advice and assistance. He patiently explained all the documents to my father ...
"Mr. Kuhns is an extremely polite and professional lawyer. He has a proven track record of diligently and effectively handling estate planning, tax, as well as probate and trust administration. His attention to detail and work ethic continue to make him a key player in the legal community for tax, wills, trusts, and estate planning."
Landlord or tenant lawyer
2019
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Certified Specialist in Taxation Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
2018 - Present
Shareholder, Kuhns Law Firm, PLLC
2017 - 2018
Associate, Dorcey Law Firm, PLC
2012 - 2016
Associate, McCrory Law Firm, PL
2017 - Present
Charlotte County Bar Association, Real Property Probate and Trust Law (RPPTL) SectionChair
2013
LL.M - Master of Laws
2010
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2018
The Complete Canadian Snowbird Real Estate, Probate and Tax Planning Seminar
2018
Effectively Managing a Florida Curatorship (CLE)
2011
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