Business Details
6 Years
experience
Experienced Florida Probate & Estate Litigation Attorneys
Baskin Eisel is a boutique law firm dedicated to providing high-quality legal counsel in contested estate, trust, and guardianship matters. Our attorneys, licensed in multiple jurisdictions, combine 70+ years of collective experience with a client-centric approach to resolve complex legal challenges. We specialize in probate and trust litigation, estate planning, and fiduciary representation, prioritizing integrity, innovation, and open communication. Our team advocates for clients in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa, and throughout Florida, handling cases involving undue influence, testamentary capacity, and fiduciary breaches. We balance courtroom expertise with strategic mediation to align with client objectives, whether through trial or settlement.Our practice extends to real estate law, business law, and guardianship administration, ensuring comprehensive legal solutions. Recognized for 5+ industry awards, we maintain a reputation for ethical standards and client-focused advocacy. We empower clients through education on estate planning tools like wills, trusts, and healthcare surrogates. Our dedication to public service and legal excellence positions us as trusted advisors in Florida's legal community. By focusing on prevention and resolution, we help clients navigate probate, trust, and guardianship complexities with confidence.
Services
Trust Litigation
Probate Administration
Estate Planning
Guardianship Disputes
Fiduciary Representation
Will Contests
Real Estate Law
Business Litigation
Probate Court Advocacy
Estate Tax Planning
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ combined years of experience in estate and trust litigation.
- Our team handles complex cases involving undue influence and fiduciary breaches.
- We prioritize client communication and tailored legal strategies.
- Recognized for 5+ industry awards and recognitions.
- We serve clients across Florida, including Tampa Bay and Central Florida.
Services
Trust Litigation
Our Trust Litigation practice resolves disputes involving fiduciary breaches, trust modifications, and contested trustee appointments. We represent beneficiaries and fiduciaries in Florida courts, addressing claims of mismanagement or undue influence. With deep knowledge of trust law, we combine litigation expertise and settlement strategies to protect client interests while maintaining ethical standards.
Probate Administration
We guide personal representatives through Florida's probate process, handling asset inventory, debt resolution, and distribution compliance. Our team manages both formal and summary administrations, addressing creditor claims and tax implications. By prioritizing transparency, we streamline estate settlements while mitigating disputes among heirs.
Estate Planning
Our Estate Planning services include drafting wills, revocable trusts, and advanced directives tailored to client goals. We design strategies to minimize probate exposure and tax liabilities while ensuring healthcare and financial decision-making authority. By focusing on long-term asset protection, we help families secure their legacies with customized legal frameworks.
Guardianship Litigation
We represent parties in contested guardianship cases involving incapacitated adults or minors. Our attorneys address petitions for guardianship establishment, removal of fiduciaries, and emergency protective measures. By balancing legal rigor with compassion, we advocate for vulnerable individuals while respecting family dynamics and court requirements.
Fiduciary Representation
We defend trustees, executors, and agents accused of fiduciary breaches while pursuing claims against negligent fiduciaries. Our practice covers accounting disputes, loyalty duty violations, and asset mismanagement allegations. Through proactive discovery and trial-ready advocacy, we resolve complex fiduciary conflicts aligned with Florida statutes and client priorities.
People
Hamden H. Baskin, III
Partner
Specializes in trusts, estates, and commercial litigation with decades of experience in fiduciary dispute resolution and probate court advocacy.
Jeffrey A. Eisel
Partner
Focuses on guardianship litigation, probate administration, and fiduciary representation, combining trial skills with strategic mediation expertise.
Randall D. Baskin
Partner
Handles estate planning, corporate law, and real estate matters, providing comprehensive legal solutions for individual and business clients.
Lee H. Rightmyer
Of Counsel
Brings extensive commercial litigation experience to probate and fiduciary disputes, offering strategic insights in complex legal cases.
Misa A. Everist
Partner
Specializes in guardianship and probate litigation, advocating for clients in contested estate matters with a focus on fiduciary accountability.
Questions
What areas of law does Baskin Eisel Rightmyer specialize in?
We focus on probate litigation, trust administration, estate planning, guardianship disputes, fiduciary representation, and related real estate and business law matters in Florida.
How does the firm handle contested probate cases?
Our attorneys use targeted discovery and courtroom advocacy to resolve will contests and fiduciary breach claims, balancing trial readiness with settlement opportunities.
Can I pay legal fees online?
Yes, we offer secure payments through LawPay for invoices and deposits, accessible via our website's payment portal.
What experience does the team have in trust litigation?
Our attorneys have 70+ combined years handling complex trust disputes involving undue influence, asset mismanagement, and trustee accountability across Florida courts.
Do you serve clients outside Tampa Bay?
We represent clients statewide, including Orlando, Jacksonville, and Miami, with virtual consultations available for out-of-area matters.
