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Fort Lauderdale Probate Lawyer for Families Facing Inheritance Disputes

Our office sits on Galt Ocean Drive in Fort Lauderdale. From here we focus on one area of law: probate, wills and trusts, and inheritance litigation for families in Broward County.

Many estate fights start the same way. A relative or outsider gains control over a parent who is ill or frail. A surviving spouse in a blended family shifts assets to their own children. A caregiver or new partner begins to steer money. A trustee forgets the duty owed to the beneficiaries.

These cases are now common in Florida. The state is home to a huge share of the wealth now passing from Baby Boomers to their children and grandchildren. More money in motion means more disputes, and higher stakes in each one.

A general practice lawyer is often not enough here. You need a probate lawyer who does this work every day. We protect what you are owed, defend your inheritance, and respect the wishes of the people who built it.
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A Full Service Probate Firm Close to Home in Fort Lauderdale

We handle probate litigation, wills and trusts, and inheritance law for clients in Fort Lauderdale and nearby Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, and Lauderdale by the Sea. We work with blended families and high net worth estates, and we explain each step in plain terms.
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Probate Attorneys

We stand with blended families and high net worth estates when an inheritance is contested.
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Strategic Litigation

We take on sibling disputes, contested wills, and trust litigation in Broward County courts.
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Highly Recommended

Fort Lauderdale families come to us for honest advice and steady guidance through probate.

Probate and Estate Practice Areas in Fort Lauderdale

Our practice covers probate administration, contested wills, trust administration, and trust litigation. We serve Fort Lauderdale clients with a clear plan for each case, whether it involves a blended family, a large estate, or a hard fought inheritance dispute.

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A Local Probate Lawyer For:

Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Gables, Palm Beach, Weston, Parkland, Lighthouse Point, Delray Beach, Key Biscayne, Aventura, and the rest of South Florida.

what our clients’ say about us

" Brendan was an incredible resource and advocate while we fought for our mother’s financial rights. He was able to navigate the law, the will, the system and bring us all the way through a win at trial. We were incredibly lucky to have him on our team, and are grateful for his fierce advocacy. "
client: Carissa Sachs
“ I’ve had the pleasure of working with Brendan Collins and he is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and zealous attorney. It is clear that his clients’ are his priority while delivering results. I would highly recommend him for all probate/estate litigation needs. "
client: Hanna Park
" Brendan Collins Esq recently represented me personally, as an LLC director and as a Successor Trustee. He was very professional from the start, guided me through the process with great professionalism. He would always respond quickly to calls and emails. He was very detailed with every phone call and email. The result of my case was a positive one thanks to the hard work and dedication of Brendan. Don't hesitate to contact him with all of your probate and or trust issues. Highly recommended. "
client: Richard Vega
" Brendan is not only understanding and caring, but determined, both of which are crucial to being an excellent probate lawyer.

He fought for us, checked in on how we were doing, and went above and beyond to make sure we knew what was going on with our case, all the options available, and then counseled us on what he thought would be best - and he was right. "
client: M Taylor
" Best probate attorney I have ever worked with. He has efficient, smart, and understanding is great with communication and fights too and now for you I wouldn’t recommend him to everyone! "
client: Leonard Rocci
" I highly recommend Mr. Collins as a probate attorney. I’ve been dealing with my uncle’s estate for over seven years as soon as he took over everything was expedited if you need somebody to work hard for you he’s the man. "
client: John Graebe
" Brendan Collins fought persistently on my behalf. This case was difficult to say the least. In the end I received my inheritance as my mom wanted and I got peace of mind, which is priceless. "
client: Sharon Williams

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