Yergey & Yergey P.A. - Orlando, FL

Four Generations of Trusted Probate and Estate Legal Counsel

Navigating the loss of a loved one or planning for the future distribution of family assets requires a legal team steeped in experience and integrity. Yergey and Yergey P.A., located on North Fern Creek Avenue in Orlando, Florida, has provided unwavering legal representation to Central Florida families since 1928. Founded by C. Arthur Yergey and Germaine G. Yergey, one of Florida first female lawyers, the firm represents four generations of continuous legal service. Today, senior partner David A. Yergey, Jr. and managing partner David A. Yergey III continue this storied heritage. When individuals and executors look to hire an attorney who understands the nuances of the Orange County Probate Division and Florida circuit courts, the firm offers an unmatched combination of courtroom mastery and personalized care.

Core Estate and Probate Practice Areas

Whether navigating complex inheritance questions or drafting protective instruments for future generations, families who need a lawyer can rely on Yergey and Yergey P.A. across core practice areas:

• Florida Probate Administration: Assisting personal representatives through both formal administration and summary administration proceedings, ensuring creditor notices, asset inventories, tax accountings, and asset distributions comply with Florida probate statutes.
• Ancillary Probate Administration: Representing out-of-state executors, fiduciaries, and heirs when a non-resident decedent passed away owning real estate or vacation property within the State of Florida.
• Wills and Living Trusts: Drafting last wills and testaments, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and special needs trusts designed to avoid probate delays and safeguard family assets.
• Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives: Preparing durable powers of attorney, designations of healthcare surrogate, and living wills to ensure trusted family members can manage financial and medical decisions during periods of incapacity.
• Adult and Minor Guardianship: Handling emergency temporary guardianship petitions, plenary guardianships, and guardian advocacy matters with sensitivity and thorough judicial compliance.
• Probate and Trust Litigation: Representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries in high-stakes estate litigation, will contests, claims of undue influence, and fiduciary accounting challenges.
• Certified Circuit Court Mediation: Leveraging Florida Supreme Court certified circuit civil mediation credentials to help disputing heirs resolve estate and trust conflicts without courtroom trials.

Advanced Tax Acumen and Multi-Generational Wealth Preservation

Unlike many traditional estate planning practices, Yergey and Yergey P.A. integrates advanced tax counsel directly into every estate plan and probate administration. Managing partner David A. Yergey III holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from the University of Alabama School of Law, giving the firm specialized insights into federal estate tax exposure, portability elections, and capital gains considerations. This graduate-level tax expertise ensures that inheritances are sheltered from avoidable taxation, preserving maximum legacy value for heirs.

Accessible Counsel for Local and Out-of-State Clients

Individuals who seek to find a lawyer who combines decades of institutional knowledge with compassionate communication rely on Yergey and Yergey P.A. Situated just three miles from the Orange County Courthouse, the firm regularly assists local residents and coordinates remotely with out-of-state personal representatives. Contact their Orlando office today to schedule a confidential legal consultation with a proven Florida probate attorney.