Probate & Trust Administration Attorney in Central Florida – Compassionate Guidance During Difficult Times

Navigate probate proceedings and trust administration with empathy and efficiency. We help personal representatives, trustees, and families honor their loved one’s wishes while minimizing delays, costs, and stress in Volusia, Flagler, and surrounding counties.
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Affordable Flat-Fee Estate Planning

Proudly serving Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, Palm Coast, DeLand, and surrounding areas in Volusia, Flagler, and Seminole Counties.

Why Professional, Legal Guidance Matters After a Loss

Losing a loved one is emotionally overwhelming—adding complex legal steps can feel impossible. Probate and trust administration involve court filings, creditor notices, asset inventories, tax returns, and distributions, all under strict Florida timelines. Without experienced help, families risk delays, disputes, penalties, or unnecessary costs. We provide:
 
  • Compassionate, clear communication during grief.

  • Efficient handling to close matters quickly.

  • Protection for executors/trustees from personal liability.

  • Florida-specific expertise in homestead, elective share, creditor claims, and tax rules.
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Probate Administration

  • Formal probate (estates >$75,000 or contested)

  • Summary administration (small estates <$75,000)
  • Ancillary probate (out-of-state assets)

  • Petition filing, inventory, creditor notices, final accounting, and distribution

  • We guide personal representatives step-by-step to avoid mistakes
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Trust Administration

  • Non-judicial administration of revocable/irrevocable trusts

  • Asset collection, funding verification, beneficiary notifications

  • Accounting, tax filings (Form 1041), and distributions

  • Handling successor trustee duties with transparency and compliance
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Dispute Resolution & Litigation

  • Will contests, beneficiary challenges, breach of fiduciary duty claims

  • Mediation and negotiation to preserve family relationships

  • Court representation when needed (e.g., removal of fiduciary, surcharge actions)
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Related Services

  • Tax coordination with CPAs (estate/income taxes, portability)

  • Homestead and elective share claims

  • Spousal/family allowances and exemptions

  • Post-death Medicaid recovery defense

Transparent Flat-Fee Options for Probate & Trust Administration

We offer predictable pricing for most cases:

  • Summary Administration: Starting at $2,500–$3,500

     

  • Formal Probate (uncontested): Starting at $4,000–$7,000 (depending on complexity/assets)

     

  • Trust Administration: Starting at $2,000–$5,000 (based on trust size/distributions)

     

  • Dispute Resolution: Hourly or flat-fee quoted after review

     

  • Initial consultation: Free


Exact fees tailored during consultation—no surprises. Payment plans available.

Let Us Handle the Legal Details So You Can Focus on Healing

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your specific probate or trust situation. We’ll explain your options, timeline, and costs upfront.
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Confidential • No obligation • Flat-fee options available

Prefer to call? Reach me directly at (386) 244-9633

The Law Offices of Brian Giaquinto

1616 Conceigere Blvd.
STE 100 PMB 9223
Daytona Beach, FL 32117

Phone: (386) 244-9633
Email: info@GiaquintoLegal.com

Practice Areas

Estate Planning
Probate & Trust Administration
Business Law
Personal Injury
DUI Defense

Serving Central Florida

Volusia County
Seminole County
Flagler County
Brevard County

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