Bruce A. McDonald has over 30 years of experience handling probate cases in Florida's somewhat complex legal system. Because Florida Probate law can get confusing, we offer a free consultation to help determine if our services can save you money. We don't take 3% like many firms, our lawyers charge hourly rates or flat fees for their services.
Florida probate law requires most executors of estates with property in the state to use a probate attorney. Statewide Probate, a service of Pensacola law firms McDonald Fleming and DeMaria, de Kozan & White, Attorneys at law, provides legal services globally to executors of estates with property in Florida.
Florida probate law requires most executors of estates with property in the state to use a probate attorney. Statewide Probate, a service of Pensacola law firms McDonald Fleming and DeMaria, de Kozan & White, Attorneys at law, provides legal services globally to executors of estates with property in Florida.
Services
Statewide Probate is a service of the law firms of McDonald Fleming and DeMaria, de Kozan and White, Attorneys At Law. Our probate and estate lawyers and other staff members have assisted clients throughout the state with their probate administration needs. Our attorneys and legal staff understand that probate law can get confusing, especially if you are not familiar with Florida's estate laws.
The initial consultation with our Florida probate attorneys is free. Unlike some other estate lawyers, at Statewide Probate, we charge flat fees or hourly rates for the administration of estates. Many estate attorneys in the state charge 3% of the first $1 million of the estate in probate fees, which is presumed reasonable under Florida law.
As the senior partner of McDonald Fleming in Pensacola, Florida probate attorney Bruce A. McDonald has over 30 years of experience in the state's legal system. After receiving a journalism degree from the University of Florida and a law degree from Florida State University, Bruce McDonald was admitted to practice law in Florida in 1978.
The attorneys at Statewide Probate, a division of McDonald Fleming and DeMaria, de Kozan & White, Attorneys At Law, have extensive knowledge in the laws regarding Florida probate. Our estate lawyers can help you with your probate administration wherever it is filed in Florida. Clients throughout Florida wonder if they need a probate lawyer to handle their estates.
If you are a personal representative, or executor, of an estate in Florida, you may be confused about how to find an experienced Florida Probate Attorney. This can be especially confusing if you live outside of Florida. Below are answers to some questions the lawyers at Statewide Probate have received regarding finding a probate attorney and the applicable fees.
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Don Remmel
Nov 01, 2021
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Marie Stoner thank you so much for your excellent advice and information that you provided to me today. You have explained exactly what I needed to hear and I am so relieved after our conversation. You are so very well informed and knowledgeable. Everything you said really connected and made sense. You have helped me understand the system and have made everything clear to me. I would happily refer you and your firm to anyone who needs your help and support. I really feel so great right now. You are the best and have been a real blessing to me. Thank you so very much!
Douglas H.
Jan 28, 2021
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Fxxer
May 22, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Consulted with Marie and met not only a highly knowledgeable attorney, but a generous, caring, and kind human being. She answered my questions with thoroughness and compassion. Truly an asset to her profession! Would call her first, most likely will save you time and trouble. Thank you Marie.
Consulted with Marie and met not only a highly knowledgeable attorney, but a generous, caring, and kind human being. She answered my questions with thoroughness and compassion. Truly an asset to her profession! Would call her first, most likely will save you time and trouble. Thank you Marie.
Steven Teplitsky
May 15, 2020
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Dorothy Thompson
Oct 16, 2019
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Shirley Rodrigues
Sep 02, 2019
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John Priestly
Dec 02, 2018
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The McDonald Fleming Moorhead law firm was highly recommended to me by a friend. I in turn also highly recommend them. My case involved Florida courts far from my home, and Bruce McDonald’s familiarity with courts from different Florida counties and also with members of the legal profession across the state was highly helpful. I found him to be precise, and promptly responsive to all my e-mail and telephone questions. His upfront estimates of the reasonable fees were right on the nose, and the experience was smooth sailing.
Ryan Grant
Sep 13, 2018
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Bruce McDonald and his employees at Statewide Probate were phenomenal in handling probate for my father's estate in 2015 - they were also significantly less costly than all the other attorney quotes we got. Being in another state (Virginia), I was nervous about selecting a firm that I knew nothing about. From day one, Bruce and his team were incredibly efficient and professional and answered our questions before they were even asked. They are well equipped to handle every aspect of the probate process. Things could not have gone more seamlessly - and we came in under budget! I can absolutely recommend
Nancy Plummer
Sep 02, 2018
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I used Bruce McDonald for real estate matters as well as probate/trust matters. Bruce is thorough, knowledgeable and honest. He will not oversell what he or his firm can do to remedy a situation, you will get it in very straight terms. Further, a local attorney who interacted with Bruce indicated that she enjoyed working with him and would not hesitate to recommend him as appropriate.
