Steven D. Beres

Steven D. Beres

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 44 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Stuart, FL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Tax

759 SW Federal Highway, Suite 106, Stuart, FL

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 30%

I have prepared documents of all levels of complexity from simple wills and revocable trusts, to complex documents necessary to implement sophisticated tax planning techniques such as irrevocable life insurance trusts, qualified personal residence trusts and charitable trusts.

44 years | 3,000 cases

30%
Probate 30%

I have handled both simple and complex estate administrations using both formal and summary administration.

44 years | 600 cases

30%
Trusts 30%

I assist trustees in settling and distributing trusts upon the death of the creator of the trust and also assist with the administration of other trusts which are created prior to death.

44 years | 300 cases

30%
Tax 10%

Preparation of estate tax returns, gift tax returns, and income tax returns of estates and trusts.

44 years | 200 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 44 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1981

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Crary Buchanan

759 SW Federal Highway, Suite 106, Stuart, FL, 34994-2972

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Steven D. Beres's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2013

Highest Marks on All Fronts....

My family and I have been associated with Steve Beres for almost 15 years. During that time we have consistently benefited from the high level of service he provides. Steve is extremely articulate and professional and has the rare ability to take complicated issues, clarify them and create understa...ndable plans of action. He is objective and focused resulting in superb advice. We feel so fortunate to have access to his excellent legal services.

Posted by Bill | October 08, 2013 | Estate Planning

The lawyer I will always use and recommend for trust and estate work in Florida.

Steve presents himself with a relaxed patient demeanor that works very well when discussing estate and end of life decisions. He knows his subject and is very good in explaining options and issues that one might face.

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James Stuckey

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Steve Beres personally and professionally for over twenty years, and he and I have had mutual and related clients. He is eminently competent in the areas of Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate, and he practices with the highest level of integrity and honesty. I endorse Steve Beres without reservation."

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Phillip Newcomm

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Steven D. Beres as an excellent lawyer with impeccable integrity and established expertise in the area of estate planning."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

1995

Board Certified in Wills, Trusts & Estates, The Florida Bar

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Attorney / Shareholder, Crary Buchanan

1982 - 1992

Associate, Shutts & Bowen, LLP

Associations

2010 - Present

Martin Health Foundation

Board Member

1992 - Present

Martin County Estate Planning Council

Member

1982 - Present

Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar

Member

1981 - Present

The Florida Bar

Member

Education

1982

University of Miami School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1981

The Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Florida State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

1989

Florida Bar Journal Limiting Liability of a Financial Institution Releasing a Decedent's Funds

Languages

English

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