Jay Lawrence Kauffman
The Law Office of Jay L. Kauffman, P.A.
I represent individuals and families in prosecuting and defending claims regarding estates, trusts and guardianships, including disputes over: the validity and construction of testamentary documents and advanced directives; the modification or reformation of estate plans; the inclusion or exclusion of assets in estates or trusts; the validity of purported gifts; mental capacity; alternatives to guardianship; appointment of guardians; breaches of fiduciary duty; and tortious interference with expectancies. I also represent fiduciaries in the efficient administration of estates, trusts and guardianships., and have been doing so primarily in Florida’s Palm Beach and Broward Counties for more than 20 years.
I am a graduate of Rutgers College, Rutgers University (B.A. with Honors in Economics,1993) and The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1996). I have been a member in good standing of the Florida Bar since 1996.
I am currently a member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law (RPPTL), Elder Law, and Trial Law sections of the Florida Bar.
- The University of Texas School of Law
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
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- Shareholder
- The Law Office of Jay L. Kauffman, P.A.
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- Representing litigants in estate, trust and guardianship controversies Counseling fiduciaries in the proper administration of estates, trusts and guardianships Providing expert testimony regarding the validity of advanced directives and testamentary documents, administration of estates, trusts, and guardianships, and attorneys’ fees Available to administer estates and trusts as personal representative and trustee
- Senior Counsel
- Day Pitney LLP
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- Represented litigants in all aspects of estate, trust and guardianship controversies through trial and appeal. Counseled fiduciaries in the proper administration of estates, trusts and guardianships. Administered estate and trusts as personal representative and trustee. Court appointed attorney for alleged incapacitated persons in guardianship proceedings. Drafted and supervised the execution of testamentary documents and advanced directives.
- Attorney
- Chapin, Ballerano & Cheslack
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- Represented litigants in high net worth estate, trust and guardianship controversies Counseled fiduciaries in the proper administration of high net worth estates, trusts and guardianships Administered estate and trusts as personal representative and trustee Court appointed attorney for alleged incapacitated persons in guardianship proceedings Drafted and supervised the execution of testamentary documents and advanced directives
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- Herb & Kauffman, P.A.
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- Represented litigants in estate, trust and guardianship controversies through trial and appeal Counseled fiduciaries in the proper administration of estates, trusts and guardianships Administered estate and trusts as personal representative and trustee Court appointed attorney for alleged incapacitated persons in guardianship proceedings Drafted and supervised the execution of testamentary documents and advanced directives
- Associate
- Herb & Mednick, P.A.
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- Represented litigants in estate, trust and guardianship controversies through trial and appeal Counseled fiduciaries in the proper administration of estates, trusts and guardianships
- Chapter 3 “Jurisdiction”, Practice Under Florida Probate Code, 10th edition
- The Florida Bar
- Chapter 3 “Jurisdiction”, Practice Under Florida Probate Code, 9th edition
- The Florida Bar
- Chapter 3 “Jurisdiction”, Practice Under Florida Probate Code, 8th edition
- The Florida Bar
- Chapter 3 “Jurisdiction”, Practice Under Florida Probate Code, 7th edition
- The Florida Bar
- Chapter 3 “Jurisdiction”, Practice Under Florida Probate Code, 6th edition
- The Florida Bar
- South Palm Beach County Bar Association
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- Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
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- Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar
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- Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar
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- Florida State Bar # 99521
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- Florida
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Free Consultation
Initial consultation of up to one hour free. - Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Fiduciary Litigation
- English: Spoken, Written