St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney

09/08/2026

A Florida estate plan isn't just about who inherits what. It also covers who manages your affairs if you can't, and how your homestead, trusts, and beneficiary designations need to work together. Here's what belongs in a complete plan.

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08/28/2026

Serving as a trustee in Florida comes with important legal and financial responsibilities. This guide explains fiduciary duties, beneficiary notices, trust accountings, asset management, and potential personal liability.

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Learn about trustee responsibilities in Florida, including fiduciary duties, trust accountings, and beneficiary notices.

08/21/2026

Signing a prenup in Florida? Your prenup and estate plan need to work together. Here’s what to check to keep them aligned.

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Planning a Florida prenup and estate plan? Learn where the two commonly conflict, and how to keep them working together.

08/20/2026

We are proud to announce that ten of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

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Ten attorneys from Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid were officially honored in the 2027 Best Lawyers in America edition for legal excellence.

08/11/2026

Many family disputes can be avoided with thoughtful estate planning. Learn how estate planning and mediation can help your Florida family protect your wishes and reduce the risk of future conflict.

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Learn how estate planning and mediation work together to help Florida families protect their assets, reduce conflict, and avoid future disputes.

07/28/2026

Before your next trip, take a few minutes to learn how a Florida health care surrogate can help ensure your medical wishes are honored if an unexpected emergency occurs.

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Learn how to set up a Florida health care surrogate, choose the right decision-maker, and protect your medical wishes before you travel.

07/24/2026

Considering guardianship for a parent or loved one? Understanding the legal process can help you make informed decisions. Learn how adult guardianship works in Florida, guardian responsibilities, and alternatives that may help preserve independence.

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Understand adult guardianship in Florida, including when it's needed, the court process, guardian duties, and legal alternatives.

07/23/2026

We are proud to announce that we have once again been recognized in the Tampa Bay Times “Best of the Best” People’s Choice Awards for the 8th consecutive year!

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We are proud to announce our firm won the 2026 Best of the Best award for estate planning and other legal services in the Tampa Bay area.

07/10/2026

Think estate planning is a project for later in life? Find out why millennials in Florida are planning now to protect their homes, families, and digital assets.

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Learn why estate planning matters for millennials in Florida and how to protect your family, assets, and future.

06/30/2026

Protecting your Florida home and wealth requires more than just a standard will or revocable trust. This guide explores how strategic asset protection planning and irrevocable trusts can safeguard your wealth from long-term care costs and lawsuits, preserving your hard-earned legacy.

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Discover how Florida homeowners use strategic asset protection planning and irrevocable trusts to shield family wealth from lawsuits and safeguard their legacy.