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As founder of the Law Offices of Samantha J. Fitzgerald, I understand the importance of providing clients with personal attention. I represents clients who are dealing with probate and estate planning issues. Knowing that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, I customize plans for clients' individual situations in order to meet their specific goals.
Having a solid background in the issues surrounding estate planning gives me the ability to develop a successful strategy for every case. Prior to earning a Master of Laws in taxation from the University of Miami School of Law in 2000, I graduated magna cum laude with a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law in 1999. I received a Bachelor of Science in accounting and graduated cum laude from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 1996.
Today, I spend my time guiding clients with compassion, focus and a commitment to each person's best interests. I stay on top of legal trends through my involvement with the Florida Lawyers Network, the Broward County Bar Association and The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate and Trust Law sections.
My goal is to have clients for life, not just one transaction.
| Samantha Jean Fitzgerald: | Member at The Law Offices of Samantha J. Fitzgerald |
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300 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 109 Plantation, FL 33324 |
| Website: | www.estateandprobatelawyer.com |
| Offices: |
Law Offices of Samantha J. Fitzgerald
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Probate (including formal and summary proceedings) and Trust Administration
Wills, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Advance Directives, Guardian Designations, Trust Administration, Estate and Gift Tax Planning, Business Succession Planning
Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, including drafting and administration
Last Will and Testaments, Living Wills, Health Care Advanced Directives
Durable Powers of Attorney
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Tax Section | Member | 1999 - 2015 |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Plantation Junior Woman's Club | Board Member | 2008 - 2013 |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Broward County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section | Member | 2009 - 1900 |
| Broward County Bar Association | Member | 2009 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Broward County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Peters Elementary PTA | Member | N/A |
| Florida Lawyers Network | Board Member | 2011 - 2014 |
| Joe Dimaggio Children's Foundation and Memorial Foundation | Audit Committee Member | 2011 - 2014 |
| Peters Elementary PTA | Member | 2011 - 1900 |
| Peters Elementary PTA | Member | N/A |
| Broward County Bar Association, West Broward Section | Board Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| Peters Elementary PTA | Board Member and President | 2013 - 2015 |
| Broward County Bar Association | Co-chair, Wills, Trusts and Estates Section | N/A |
| Broward County Bar Association, West Section | Board Member | N/A |
| Broward County Bar Association | Co-chair, Wills, Trusts and Estates Section | 2015 - 1900 |
| Broward County Bar Association, West Section | Board Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| Broward County Bar Association | Co-chair, Wills, Trusts and Estates Section | N/A |
| Broward County Bar Association, West Section | Board Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2015 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2014 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2013 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2012 |
| Legal Elite | Florida Trend | 2011 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2010 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1996 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1996 |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| University of Miami School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2000 |
| University of Miami School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2000 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 173762 | Member in Good Standing | 1999 | 04/25/2019 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Council | Estate Planning | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Hugh L. Koerner, P.A. | 1999 - 2001 |
| Associate | Hugh L. Koerner, P.A. | 1999 - 2001 |
| Shareholder/Attorney | Fowler White Burnett P.A. | 2001 - 2011 |
| Shareholder/Attorney | Fowler White Burnett P.A. | 2001 - 2011 |
| Owner/Attorney | Law Offices of Samantha J. Fitzgerald | N/A |
| Owner/Attorney | Law Offices of Samantha J. Fitzgerald | 2011 - 1900 |
| Owner/Attorney | Law Offices of Samantha J. Fitzgerald | N/A |
