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Securing Your
Legacy Loved Ones’ Futures Financial Future Estate Planning Needs Personal Assets

We provide tailored legal solutions to meet your unique needs.

Florida Estate Planning

Estate Planning

I want help creating an up-to-date, Florida-compliant plan specific to my & my loved one’s needs.

Estate Settlement

Estate Settlement

I lost a loved one and want help settling their affairs as smoothly as possible.

Real Estate & Guardianship

Real Estate & Guardianship

I want help with the guardianship process and/or with my real estate transaction.

FLORIDA RESIDENTS: ELIMINATE CAPITAL GAINS

A new Florida law enables a complete step-up in tax cost basis at the passing of the first spouse, eliminating capital gains.

ESCAPE YOUR FORMER STATE'S TAX AUTHORITY

Becoming a Florida resident is easy! Escaping your former state’s taxing authority is the hard part.

How We Help You

Since our founding in 1924, we’ve intentionally created a boutique, family oriented firm that takes the time to  listen to our clients

As estate planning attorneys, it’s especially gratifying to forge special relationships that last for decades and span multiple generations with our clients and their families from near and far.

What Inspires Us

Many clients won’t often detect hidden pitfalls when developing their estate plan or take advantage of strategies designed to save taxes and protect loved ones. Our Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts & Estates attorneys guide you through today’s opportunities through our easy to understand processes step-by-step.

OUR UNIQUE ESTATE PLANNING & ESTATE SETTLEMENT PROCESS

The Family Estate & Legacy Program®

Our trademarked seven-step process, created by our estate planning attorneys, guides you through the creation of the best estate plan for you & your loved ones.

The Estate Settlement Program®

The loss of a loved one is a difficult time. We use our probate and trust administration attorney-developed, trademarked seven-step process to make the process as simple and painless as possible for you and your loved ones.

Craig R. Hersch

  • Senior Partner,
    • Sheppard Law Firm
  • Florida Bar Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney / CPA
  • Editorial Advisory Board Member,
    • Trusts & Estates Magazine
  • Founder & Board Member,
    • State Chartered Trust Company