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Fox, Wackeen, Dungey regularly represents and advises individuals, families, private foundations, banks, trust companies and other clients who are either beneficiaries or fiduciaries of trusts or decedents' estates.  Such clients require guidance as to the management and distribution of personal and family wealth and the responsibilities of trustees and personal representatives.

The firm offers services in all aspects of probate and trust administration, including:

• Probate administration for the estates of Florida decedents
• Ancillary administration for the estates of decedents domiciled outside of Florida
• Preparation of estate and gift tax returns
• Trust administration and fiduciary income tax
• Disclaimers, elections and other post-mortem planning techniques
• Small estates and summary proceedings
• Creditors' claims and family allowances or exemptions

Our attorneys also represent beneficiaries and fiduciaries of trusts and probate estates in litigation and administrative proceedings, including will contests, trust interpretations, tax controversies, homestead determinations, and individuals or families in guardianships and adoptions.  Probate and trust administration is a complex endeavor that requires the guidance of a knowledgeable attorney.