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Steven James Wood

Steven James Wood

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2400 S.E. Federal Highway, 4th Floor, Stuart, FL 34994

Estate Planning, Probate, Probate Litigation and 50 more

About Steven James Wood

Steven James Wood is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, probate litigation and 50 other areas of law. Steven received a B.B.A. degree from Wichita State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years. Steven practices at McCarthy, Summers, Wood, Norman, Melby & Schultz, P.A. in Stuart, FL.

Steven James Wood (Stuart, Florida)

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Steven James Wood got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 4
    • Estate Planning
    • Charitable Giving
    • Estate Litigation
    • Powers of Attorney
  • Elder Law
  • Inheritance
  • Taxation 1
    • Estate and Gift Taxation
  • Wills and Probate 2
    • Contested Wills
    • Living Wills
  • Other 44
    • Probate
    • Probate Litigation
    • Guardianship
    • Adult Guardianship
    • Advance Directives
    • Conservatorship
    • Guardianship Administration
    • Incompetency Proceedings
    • Medicaid Planning
    • Charitable Trusts and Foundations
    • Private Foundations
    • Ancillary Probate
    • Probate Administration
    • Probate Taxation
    • Federal Estate and Gift Taxation
    • Generation Skipping Tax
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Trusts and Estates Taxation
    • Transfer Tax
    • Contested Trusts and Estates
    • Decedents Estates
    • Estate Administration
    • Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children
    • Estate Planning for the Disabled
    • Estate Planning for the Elderly
    • Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
    • Estate Settlements
    • Family Trusts
    • Family Wealth Transfer
    • Fiduciary Law
    • Fiduciary Liability
    • Fiduciary Litigation
    • Living Trusts
    • Pet Trusts
    • Retirement Planning
    • Special Needs Trusts
    • Trust Administration
    • Trust Law
    • Trust Litigation
    • Trust Planning
    • Unclaimed Property
    • Wealth Planning
    • Wealth Preservation
    • Successions

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    McCarthy, Summers, Wood, Norman, Melby & Schultz, P.A.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1988, Kansas
    1988, U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
    1989, Florida
    Memberships
    Martin County Bar Association
    The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
    Elder Law)
    National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.
    Martin County Estate Planning Council.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Washburn University of Topeka
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    magna cum laude

    University of Miami
    Class of 1989
    LL.M.
    Estate Planning
    Other Education
    Wichita State University
    Class of 1984
    B.B.A.
    summa cum laude
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Wills, Trusts and Estates Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

Steven James Wood

Share Holder at McCarthy, Summers, Wood, Norman, Melby & Schultz, P.A.
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2400 S.E. Federal Highway, 4th FloorStuart, FL 34994U.S.A.

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    Yes, Steven James Wood has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Steven James Wood offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
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    Yes, Steven James Wood will accept MasterCard and Visa.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    McCarthy, Summers, Wood, Norman, Melby & Schultz, P.A. has 13 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Steven James Wood attended University of Miami and Washburn University of Topeka.

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