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Palm Harbor, Florida
The Best Way to Predict Your Future
is to Create It!
Spiegel Law, PLLC is a boutique Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration law firm located in Palm Harbor, offering experienced and sophisticated legal advice to individuals and families throughout the Tampa Bay area.
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Florida Bar Member
Free Consultations
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Personalized Service
What We Do
Practice Areas
Our firm is smaller by design so that each of our clients receives the personal attention that each and every client deserves.
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Estate Planning
With a customized estate plan, you can preserve and pass your wealth and legacy to future generations while making sure your needs are taken care of in the event you become disabled.
Last Will & Testament
Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts
Durable Power of Attorney
Health Care Surrogate & Living Will
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Probate Administration
Helping you timely and efficiently navigate probate court once a loved one has passed away.
Formal & Summary Administration
Personal Representative Guidance
Creditor Notices & Claims
Beneficiary Rights & Distributions
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Trust Administration
Experienced guidance for both Trustees and Beneficiaries, ensuring the Trust is administered in accordance with the law and to its intended successors.
Notice of Trust & Inventory
Accounting & Beneficiary Distributions
Tax ID & Required Tax Filings
Trustee & Beneficiary Guidance
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Meet Your Attorney
Shontane Spiegel, Esq.
Shontane Spiegel, a lifelong resident of Florida, was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area. Her deep community roots, passion for people, and desire to help those who need it most allow her to provide clients with dedicated legal services. Whether she is helping you with a comprehensive estate plan, guiding a matter through the probate process, or assisting a trustee or beneficiary with the administration of a trust, her zealous advocacy and relentless focus on personalized service sets her apart from her peers.
Shontane founded Spiegel Law, PLLC to provide clients with specialized and unique legal services in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration. Our firm is smaller by design so that each of our clients receives the personal attention that each and every client deserves.
Shontane founded Spiegel Law, PLLC to provide clients with specialized and unique legal services in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration. Our firm is smaller by design so that each of our clients receives the personal attention that each and every client deserves.
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Member, The Florida Bar
Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
Young Lawyers Division
Barry School of Law & University of South Florida
We Listen
We Communicate
Lifelong Relationships
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about estate planning, probate, and trust administration in Florida. Visit our FAQ page for more.
Why do I need a Will when I create a Trust?
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If a Will is drafted and executed properly, it will control all property in your name at the time of death. A Trust is an addition to a Will and only handles the property that is titled into the Trust. Therefore, any property that is left out of the Trust, whether intentional or not, can be administered in accordance with your wishes.
How long does Probate take?
Probate can be a lengthy process and is often considered complicated when you are unfamiliar with how that process flows. At a bare minimum, a notice to creditors runs for a three month period. Then the personal representative must add in the time to file all the legal documents with the Probate court. Delays may arise if there are disputed claims by creditors or real estate is required to be sold.
When should I prepare my Estate Planning?
Estate Planning is an ongoing process and should be started as soon as one attains the age of majority or has any measurable asset base. The benefits of estate planning are not tied to wealth, age, marital status or whether you have children. Everyone has an estate worth planning for, some are just more complex than others.
What happens if someone dies without a will in Florida?
If the decedent passes away without a Will, the decedent is considered to have died intestate and the Florida Statutes decide who the personal representative will be, who the heirs are, and how the assets will be distributed. The court also has the power to appoint a personal representative, known or unknown to you, to manage your estate. This is a fixed formula and no exceptions are made for certain individuals.
What is a Revocable Trust?
A Revocable Trust, also referred to as a Trust Agreement, is created by a Grantor. This Grantor has the power to manage their assets during their lifetime and distribute their remaining assets after their death. The term Revocable means that the Grantor may modify or terminate the Trust at any time during their life, so long as they are not incapacitated. Generally the person who is the Grantor is the Trustee for the remainder of their life. However, the Grantor may appoint another individual, bank, or trust company to serve as the Trustee for their Trust.
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Please call, email, or fill in the contact form and we will be happy to assist you. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you protect what's important!
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Why Choose Spiegel Law?
We listen, we communicate, and we develop a lifelong relationship with every client. Our firm is smaller by design so that each of our clients receives the personal attention they deserve.
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