Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys in Northeast Florida
Law Office Of Adam J Dugan, PA was founded in 2015 to deliver efficient, client-focused legal services in estate planning, probate administration, and estate litigation across Northeast Florida. Our team combines business acumen with legal expertise to provide compassionate counsel, ensuring clients feel confident in protecting their legacies. We specialize in personalized solutions for estate planning, trust administration, guardianship, and business planning, serving Jacksonville and surrounding communities. With a commitment to integrity and professionalism, we guide clients through complex legal matters while maintaining transparency and empathy.Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in probate law, tax law, and fiduciary responsibilities, positioning us as trusted advisors in estate and business planning. We prioritize client education, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their assets, families, and future. Our practice emphasizes minimizing administrative costs, avoiding probate, and ensuring seamless asset transfers through tailored legal strategies.
Services
Estate Planning
Gun Trusts
LLC Creation
Advanced Directives
Lady Bird Deeds
Probate Administration
Trust Administration
Guardianship
Estate Litigation
Business Planning
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored estate planning solutions for small and large estates since 2015.
- Our attorneys hold advanced legal and tax law qualifications from accredited institutions.
- We provide compassionate guidance through probate and estate litigation with proven results.
- Our team specializes in avoiding probate through trusts, Lady Bird deeds, and LLC integration.
- We maintain transparency in all client communications with no hidden fees or surprises.
What people say
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Services
Estate Planning
Estate planning ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes while minimizing taxes and legal complications. Our attorneys create customized plans for individuals and families, including wills, trusts, and advanced directives. We help clients protect generational wealth and streamline posthumous asset transfers through probate-avoidance strategies.
Probate Administration
Probate administration involves managing and distributing a deceased person's assets under court supervision. We guide executors through formal and summary administrations, resolving disputes and ensuring compliance with Florida law. Our team simplifies complex probate processes for estates involving real estate, business interests, and high-value assets.
Trust Administration
Trust administration requires managing assets held in trusts according to grantor instructions. We assist trustees with fiduciary duties, tax compliance, and beneficiary distributions. Our services ensure proper trust management during incapacity or after death while avoiding probate and maintaining privacy.
Gun Trusts
Gun trusts facilitate legal ownership and transfer of NFA-regulated firearms like suppressors and short-barrel rifles. We help clients establish revocable trusts for shared access, privacy protection, and seamless beneficiary transfers. Our solutions ensure compliance with federal and state firearms regulations.
Lady Bird Deeds
Lady Bird deeds allow property owners to transfer real estate to beneficiaries while retaining full control during their lifetime. We draft these deeds to bypass probate, protect assets from Medicaid recovery, and simplify real estate succession without compromising ownership rights.
People
Michael T. Scheuble
Managing Attorney
Managing attorney with estate law expertise since 2015. Former vacation rental business owner turned legal advocate. Focuses on compassionate estate planning guidance while enjoying Florida outdoor activities with his family.
Maria J. Scheuble
Attorney
Estate planning attorney specializing in wills and trusts. Graduated with tax law LLM from University of Alabama. Combines legal expertise with personalized client care while balancing family life in St. Augustine.
Adam J. Dugan
Of Counsel
Co-founding attorney with business management background. Focuses on client-centered legal solutions since establishing the firm in 2015. Prioritizes practical approaches to estate and business planning matters.
Michelle Woitt
Practice Manager
Jacksonville Beach native overseeing firm operations. Brings nonprofit sector experience and organizational psychology expertise to support client services and team coordination efficiently.
Tia Rowe
Lead Paralegal
Florida Registered Paralegal with decade of estate law experience. Holds master's in organizational psychology. Known for meticulous client support in trust, probate, and guardianship matters.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, revocable trusts, advanced directives, and Lady Bird deeds. We customize plans based on your asset portfolio and family needs.
How does probate work in Florida?
Florida probate involves court-supervised asset distribution. We handle formal administrations, summary proceedings, and contested matters to streamline estate settlements.
Can I avoid probate with a trust?
Yes, properly funded revocable trusts bypass probate entirely while maintaining your control over asset distribution timelines and conditions.
What is a Lady Bird deed used for?
Lady Bird deeds transfer real estate to beneficiaries automatically at death while letting you retain full ownership rights during your lifetime.
How do gun trusts simplify firearm transfers?
Gun trusts allow legal ownership of NFA-regulated firearms and seamless posthumous transfers to named beneficiaries without probate court involvement.
What makes WaveCrest Legal different?
We combine legal expertise with personalized service, focusing on practical solutions for estate planning, probate avoidance, and business asset protection since 2015.
