Estate Planning

At Selzer & Weiss, our approach to estate planning is simple:  one size does not fit all.  Estate Planning is about more than just peace of mind.  There are important individual tax and asset protection considerations which much be addressed as well.  Whether the proper vehicle is a Will or a Trust, the legal professionals at Selzer & Weiss are available to assist in preparing each and every type of estate plan in accordance with the individual client's wishes and in the clients best interests.  Each client's individual needs are carefully reviewed by an Attorney during the complimentary estate planning consultation in order to provide them with the most appropriate and beneficial estate planning package.  

In addition to Wills and Living Trusts, we also prepare Living Wills, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Financial Powers of Attorney and Domestic Partnership and Equity Sharing Agreements.  We even offer in-home consultations and document execution in order to accomodate the special needs of our clients, and in order to avoid potential litigation, we also offer video-taped document executions.

Probate/Estate and Trust Administration

We know how difficult it is to lose a loved one.   Family members should not have to be worried about the complexities of the probate process in the midst of their grief.  The staff at Selzer & Weiss strives to provide the most thorough and efficient legal services to both Personal Representatives and Beneficiaries during their difficult time.  

Having handled hundreds of Probates throughout the State of Florida ranging from simple, single asset Summary Administrations to complex Probates which require Federal Estate Tax Returns, Selzer & Weiss is one of only a handful of law firms that is uniquely qualified to probate both the simplest and most complicated estates.  However, unlike many other law firms, our legal fees for probate services are always flat and prenegotiated rather than hourly, which often saves the estate substantial sums of money.  

We also regularly represent both Trustees and Trust Beneficiaries in the context of Trust Administration and Trust Litigation.  We are available to provide representation in connection with all types of trusts, either short term, long term, or charitable or spendthrift.

Probate, Trust and Guardianship Litigation

While there are only a handful of law firms in Florida that concentrate their practice only in the areas of Estate Planning and Probate, there are even fewer firms that are not only qualified but also highly experienced in the area of Probate, Trust and Guardianship Litigation.

At Selzer and Weiss, we have successfully handled matters such as will contests and construction proceedings, undue influence and lack of capacity challenges, complicated intestate heirship determinations and litigation surrounding the division of intestate estates and identity of proper heirs, disputed homestead real property status determination proceedings, litigation of creditor claims, elective share determinations and disputes, contests over the appointment of Personal Representatives, surcharge actions, and various and guardianship trust litigation matters.  We routinely represent Personal Representatives, Attorneys of Personal Representatives, Trustees, Guardians, genealogical research firms, creditors, claimants, heirs, beneficiaries, and other interested parties in Probate, Trust, and Guardianship Litigation matters.  

Additionally, we are available to provide representation for Probate and Trust Litigation matters in all Florida counties and currently have cases pending in such counties as Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Pinellas, Lee, Collier, Pasco, Hillsboro, Highlands, Hernando, Volusia, Seminole and Orange.

Florida Personal Injury Attorneys

With a combined total of over 46 years of experience, the Personal Injury legal team at Selzer and Weiss, will aggresively represent you when you have been hurt or injured by the negligence of another.   Our coverage areas include:

• Motor vehicle / automobile accidents
• Slip and falls
• Wrongful death
• Personal injury
• Premises liability
• Cruise Ships

Motor Vehicle Accidents

If you are involved in a serious automobile accident, you need to take action by talking with an experienced personal injury attorney about your medical needs and your legal rights to compensation.  At Selzer and Weiss, we will help you through the process when recovering from any of the following:

• Car accidents, including drunk driving related accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Personal watercraft and boat accidents
• Bus and taxi accidents
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents

Additionally, we can help you make sense of your automobile insurance policy and even file a claim against the insurance company and other responsible parties. This includes cases where your insurance company may have already denied your claim.

Premises Liability

You have a right to be safe when you are in public and commercial places.   Safety and security, or lack thereof, plays an important role in cases where someone is injured or suffers damages in a public or commercial place.   Premises liability claims can arise out of injuries on most any type of property, including:

• Grocery stores, retail stores
• Shopping centers and malls
• Parking lots & ramps
• Theme parks
• Hotels & motels
• Bars & restaurants

Wrongful Death

Our South Florida Personal Injury attorneys firm can also assist in providing legal representation to the family members and loved ones of individuals who have died as the result of an accident in the State of Florida.   We will aggresively help you in filing and pursuing a wrongful death claim so your family can get the help it needs to secure the future.

No Recovery, No Fee

In the case where there is no recovery, our firm will not not seek reimbursement from you and you will not pay our firm even one cent of the legal expenses incurred.

Contact a Florida Personal Injury Attorney Today

By serving the entire state of Florida, our firm has achieved incredible success in representing those hurt or injured from the negligence of another.   If the unfortunate need arises when you feel you need the help of a Florida Personal Injury Attorney, contact us and you will immediately be assigned a personal injury attorney who can offer you a personalized consultation and guide you through the entire process.

We pride ourselves on our expertise and excellent customer service.

Call us today at 954-567-4444 (Ext 7) for a FREE consultation with the Personal Injury legal team at Selzer and Weiss.