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Trusted Estate & Business Planning Lawyers in Jacksonville
Harrod Law is a Jacksonville-based legal practice dedicated to estate planning, business planning, and asset protection. Founded by attorney Matthew Harrod, the firm combines advanced tax minimization strategies with personalized legal solutions for individuals and commercial clients. With a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, the highest recognition for legal ability and ethics, the firm specializes in trusts, probates, trademark filings, and business succession planning.Matthew Harrod, a University of Miami LLM Taxation graduate, brings specialized expertise in wealth transfer and has co-authored legal publications. The firm emphasizes client education through lectures at the University of Florida and community engagement, serving clients across North Florida counties while maintaining cost-effective services.
Services
Estate Planning
Trusts & Probates
Asset Protection
Business Planning
Trademark Filings
Highlights and features
- We employ advanced transfer tax minimization techniques for optimized estate plans.
- Our team includes a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated attorney with specialized tax expertise.
- We provide personalized guidance for complex estate and business planning needs.
- Our attorney co-authors legal publications and teaches wealth preservation strategies.
- We serve clients across eight Florida counties with localized legal knowledge.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
What people say
Excellent service
Highly recommend
Professional and helpful
Timely communication
Expertise in estate planning
Services
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans using trusts, wills, and advanced tax strategies to protect assets and ensure smooth wealth transfer. Our services include durable powers of attorney, healthcare surrogates, and living wills tailored to individual needs. With expertise in Florida-specific laws, we help clients minimize probate risks while maintaining privacy and control over their estates.
Trusts & Probates
Our firm specializes in trust creation and probate administration, guiding clients through asset distribution and estate settlement. We handle revocable and irrevocable trusts to provide asset protection during life and after death. For probate cases, we streamline legal validation processes, manage asset distribution, and resolve disputes while prioritizing family needs during difficult transitions.
Asset Protection
We implement legal strategies like irrevocable trusts and LLCs to shield assets from creditors and litigation risks. Our approach combines homestead exemptions with business entity structuring to create robust protection plans. We regularly update strategies to adapt to changing laws, ensuring long-term security for clients' financial legacies.
Business Planning
We assist in selecting optimal business entities, drafting contracts, and planning succession strategies. Our services cover regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, and dispute resolution for businesses of all sizes. We specialize in aligning legal structures with tax efficiency and long-term growth objectives.
Trademark Filings
We provide end-to-end trademark registration services, including comprehensive searches and USPTO filings. Our team manages international trademark applications and enforces brand rights against infringement. We help businesses protect logos, slogans, and intellectual property through strategic portfolio management and proactive monitoring.
People
Matthew Harrod
Attorney
Matthew Harrod, a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated attorney, specializes in estate and tax law with an LLM from the University of Miami. He teaches wealth preservation at the University of Florida and co-authored Florida trusts and estates publications. Active in the Ponte Vedra Rotary Club, he serves clients across North Florida from his Ponte Vedra Beach office.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We create customized trust-based or will-based plans, including powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and tax-efficient strategies tailored to Florida's legal requirements.
How do you handle probate cases?
We guide families through probate administration, validate wills, manage asset distribution, and resolve disputes while prioritizing client needs during transitions.
What asset protection methods do you recommend?
We use irrevocable trusts, LLCs, and homestead exemptions to safeguard assets from creditors while ensuring compliance with current legal standards.
Do you assist with business formation?
Yes, we help select optimal business entities, draft contracts, and implement succession plans aligned with tax efficiency and growth goals.
Can you help with trademark registration?
We provide comprehensive trademark services including USPTO filings, infringement enforcement, and international brand protection strategies.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact us via phone or our website to book a consultation at our Ponte Vedra Beach office for personalized legal guidance.
