Experienced Tampa Probate Lawyer.
Guidance Through Florida Estate & Probate Administration
When a loved one passes away, managing their estate can feel overwhelming. Our experienced Tampa probate lawyers ensure a smooth legal process, protecting your rights while efficiently handling estate administration, will contests, and trust disputes. Schedule a consultation today to discuss your probate concerns.
Why You Need an Experienced Tampa Probate Attorney
Probate is a legal process that ensures a deceased person’s assets are distributed correctly. Navigating probate laws without professional help can be risky. Legal jargon, Hillsborough County court procedures, and potential family disputes make experienced legal guidance essential.
Navigating Florida Probate Court & Codes
Understanding Florida probate laws, statutory filing deadlines, and Hillsborough County court regulations to avoid costly administration mistakes.
Resolving Will Contests & Beneficiary Disputes
Preventing family conflicts over inheritance, mediating disagreements among heirs, and resolving will-related controversies.
Timely Filings in Hillsborough County Court
Avoiding unnecessary court delays in estate distribution by ensuring all petitions, notices to creditors, and inventories are filed accurately.
Shielding Estate Assets from Creditor Claims
Ensuring fair asset distribution while minimizing estate taxes, statutory creditor claims, and financial liabilities.
Dedicated Personal Representative Representation
If an estate is contested, our probate litigation attorneys provide assertive representation before the 13th Judicial Circuit Court in Tampa.
Comprehensive Tampa Probate & Estate Administration Services
Our Tampa probate lawyers provide legal support for all probate matters, ensuring a seamless process for families. From estate administration to probate litigation, our team handles both Summary and Formal Administration with efficiency and care.
Managing both Summary and Formal Administration probate processes, ensuring assets are distributed per the will or Florida intestate law.
Representing personal representatives, heirs, and beneficiaries in disputes over estate administration, fiduciary accounting, and asset recovery.
Challenging or defending a will based on claims of undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, fraud, or improper execution.
Resolving legal conflicts regarding trust management, beneficiary accounting rights, and trustee fiduciary obligations.
Assisting with legal guardianship matters for minors and incapacitated individuals to ensure their personal and financial interests are protected.
Helping families structure their estate to minimize probate complexity and protect assets from unnecessary legal challenges.
Why Families Choose AWS Law as Their Tampa Probate Lawyer
Decades of Hillsborough Probate Experience
Proven track record in Florida probate and estate law, successfully handling complex Hillsborough County cases.
Direct Attorney Access & Compassionate Counsel
Tailored legal solutions crafted to fit the unique family dynamics, assets, and goals of each client.
Clear, Transparent & Flat-Fee Probate Pricing
No hidden costs or billing ambiguity—our probate pricing is clear, upfront, and competitive.
Expedited Case Handling with Minimal Court Travel
Our attorneys work diligently to expedite probate proceedings and avoid unnecessary court delays.
What clients say about our Tampa probate team.
“Hello, first off I clearly am not a big review type of person. I only give them when I really want to pass on my experience with a place to help others. If you are in need of this type of representation you need to consider AWS. Eric, specifically, is a standout and is my choice as he is the man who I worked with directly. I’m sure all of the people there are great but, I can speak of the job he did for me. I as most don’t know much about probate and the specifics, with that being said his leadership and abilities are worth mentioning and I now have a trusted firm and am happy to recommend AWS. Best of luck for you and yours during this time…”
Derek
“I had a free consultation with Aaron at AWS law firm. It was the first time in the whole probate process that I felt like someone was listening to me and actually answering my questions. I cannot speak to the actual job that AWS does as I have not gone through the process, but if they are as helpful as Aaron was during the free consultation, I’d recommend them to others.”
Julie Walsh
“We’re still in the probate process in Pinellas County but impressed with AWS. The team is skilled, responsive, and reasonably priced. Their knowledge and professionalism stand out. Highly recommended so far—will update after completion.”
Nancy Komatz
Frequently Asked Questions About Tampa Probate Administration
Have a specific estate situation? Call our Tampa office directly to discuss your filings with our team.
What is the difference between formal and summary administration in Florida?
Formal administration is the traditional court-supervised probate process required for estates with non-exempt assets exceeding $75,000 or when the decedent passed away less than two years ago. Summary administration is an expedited, simplified option for estates under $75,000 or when the decedent has been deceased for more than two years.
How do I know if an estate qualifies for summary administration?
An estate qualifies for summary administration in Florida if either the total probate assets (excluding protected homestead real property) do not exceed $75,000, or the decedent has been deceased for more than two years prior to filing the petition.
How long does probate take in Tampa?
Summary administration in Hillsborough County typically takes 4 to 8 weeks to complete. Formal administration generally takes between 5 and 12 months, depending on the complexity of assets, court scheduling, and whether disputes or creditor claims arise.
Can I avoid probate in Tampa?
Yes. With strategic estate planning—such as revocable living trusts, Lady Bird deeds, designated beneficiary accounts, and joint tenancy with rights of survivorship—assets pass directly to your heirs without going through Florida probate court.
What does a probate lawyer do?
A probate lawyer guides personal representatives through every stage of court administration: preparing and filing petitions, notifying beneficiaries and creditors, managing asset inventories, resolving disputes, and securing final discharge orders from the probate judge.
The probate group.
Aaron W. Saoud, Esq.
Jesse Brodsky, Esq.
Brittney Tedder
Belinda Mcneill
Schedule Your Free Consultation With a Tampa Probate Lawyer
Don’t navigate probate alone. Our Tampa probate attorneys offer a free consultation to review your case, explain your options, and establish an immediate action plan.