Protect your kids. Keep your family out of court.
Circle of Life Legal helps Florida parents name guardians and set up trusts, and helps families settle a loved one's estate without the runaround. Almost everything happens by phone, Zoom, and email.
Two practice areas, one goal: less stress for your family
For parents of young children and retirees who like to plan ahead
If something happened to you tomorrow, who would raise your kids? Who would manage the money? A plan answers those questions in writing, so a judge doesn't have to.
- Guardian designations for minor children
- Revocable living trusts that avoid probate
- Wills, powers of attorney, health care surrogates
For families settling the estate of someone who has died
Probate is the court process that moves assets from the person who died to the people left behind. We handle it start to finish, anywhere in Florida, without you visiting an office.
- Summary and formal administration
- Homestead and real estate transfers
- Guidance for the personal representative at every step
Mostly online, never confusing
Free call
15–30 minutes by phone. You tell me what's going on; I tell you what you need and what it costs.
Online questionnaire
You fill out a secure form on your own time. No stacks of paper.
Review on Zoom
We go over your draft documents together, screen shared, in plain English.
Sign or file
Planning clients sign in the office with witnesses and a notary. Probate clients sign remotely.
The Bucket List Attorney
I'm a parent and grandparent, and I've spent my legal career helping families. I've seen too many probate cases where a family didn't plan. Your children deserve to be raised by someone they know and love if something happens to you.
I'll guide you through planning or probate and keep it as simple as possible.
What families say
"If you're looking for a reliable, attentive and patient Attorney, Marty is your man. We set up a Trust and had no idea what it would entail or what to expect. Marty made the whole process seamless and easy and most importantly, he was always available to answer any questions and guide us when needed, which was quite a lot."
"I highly recommend using Marty. He made my probate process easy and explained every step. He was very helpful and always kept me updated during the entire process."
"Marty at Circle of Life Legal was wonderful! He was very knowledgeable at planning my estate and will. His communication was wonderful and he was very prompt at gathering all my information and preparing all the documents."
"He prepared us very well for the day we had to go and sign documents, he was on time, very explicit and kind. One of our witnesses saw him working for us and decided to hire him."
Practical reading for Florida families
Who Would Raise Your Kids If You Couldn't?
If you haven't named a guardian, a judge who doesn't know your family will decide.
Read articleShould You Set Up a Trust for Your Kids?
A trust isn't just for the wealthy. It controls when and how your kids inherit, and who manages the money.
Read articleMagic Words: How You Title Your Home Matters
It takes months to buy a home and seconds to create an estate planning mess.
Read articleNot ready to book a call?
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