Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Florida Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys in Delray Beach
The Law Offices of Christopher P. Taylor, P.A. have served South Florida since 2013, specializing in estate planning, probate, trust, and guardianship matters. Our founder, Christopher P. Taylor, brings over 15 years of courtroom experience from his tenure as an Assistant Public Defender and subsequent focus on probate litigation. We combine deep knowledge of Florida's Probate, Trust, and Guardianship laws with personalized representation to guide clients through complex legal challenges.Our practice emphasizes preventing unnecessary litigation through strategic estate planning while maintaining the expertise to resolve disputes when they arise. We serve clients across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties with a commitment to transparency, ethical representation, and cost-effective solutions tailored to individual circumstances.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Trust Litigation
Guardianship Matters
Will Contests
Fiduciary Representation
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of specialized probate litigation experience
- Our founder personally handles all client consultations
- We provide free one-hour legal consultations
- We focus exclusively on Florida estate and trust matters
- Our practice combines trial experience with preventive planning strategies
Services
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans tailored to Florida residents' needs. Our services include wills, trusts, and advanced directives that prevent future disputes. Our attorneys help clients protect assets while ensuring their wishes are clearly documented to avoid probate complications.
Probate Administration
We guide personal representatives through Florida's probate process for both testate and intestate estates. Our services include asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution guidance. We help clients navigate formal and summary administrations while minimizing potential family conflicts.
Trust Litigation
We resolve trust-related conflicts including reformation, termination, and fiduciary breach claims. Our approach prioritizes negotiated solutions while preparing for courtroom representation. We represent beneficiaries, trustees, and other interested parties in trust administration disputes.
Guardianship Matters
We handle guardianship establishment and related litigation for minors and incapacitated adults. Our services include incapacity determinations, emergency guardianship petitions, and ongoing compliance guidance. We represent family members and professional guardians in court proceedings.
Will Contests
We represent parties in will challenges based on undue influence, lack of capacity, or fraud. Our attorneys handle all stages from pre-suit negotiations through trial. We help clients protect inheritance rights while defending valid estate plans against unfounded claims.
People
Christopher P. Taylor
Founding Attorney
Christopher P. Taylor is a Florida Bar-certified attorney with 15+ years of experience in probate litigation. He previously served as Assistant Public Defender in Palm Beach County before focusing exclusively on estate and trust matters. He founded this firm to provide personalized legal solutions for South Florida families.
Questions
What probate services do you offer in Florida?
We handle all aspects of Florida probate including estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and guardianship matters across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.
Do you provide free initial consultations?
Yes, we offer a free one-hour consultation to discuss your estate planning or probate concerns and develop a customized strategy for your situation.
How can I avoid probate disputes?
Proper estate planning with professionally drafted documents helps prevent disputes. Our attorneys create customized plans that clearly express your wishes to minimize future family conflicts.
What happens if someone challenges a will?
We represent both challengers and defenders in will contests, addressing issues like undue influence, testamentary capacity, and proper execution requirements through negotiation or litigation.
How do trust disputes get resolved?
We handle trust reformation, termination, and fiduciary breach claims through mediation or court proceedings, focusing on preserving assets while protecting our clients' interests.
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, revocable living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare directives tailored to your specific family and financial situation.
Reviews (2)
Rockmacher Shermacher
Dec 09, 2021
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He's handling my family's estate in Florida. I have been calling him from New York sporadically, and he has always returned my calls. What I like most about Chris and Paul is that they are friendly, easy to talk to, with no pressure for an up front retainer fee. Looking forward to meeting both of you on Wednesday.
Nancy Icard
Jul 15, 2021
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Attorney Christopher is very professional and yet"down to earth" Plus he gets the job done. I would recommend him for all your Probate needs.
