Our Services

Last updated on March 3, 2026

Estate Planning – Wills, Trusts And Estates

We help clients protect their legacy and loved ones through customized wills, trusts and estate plans. Our guidance ensures your assets are preserved and your wishes honored. A well-structured plan does more than just distribute assets; it provides asset protection, minimizes tax liabilities and ensures your health care wishes are honored.

Professional estate planning services typically include:

• Wills and trusts: Crafting a last will and testament or establishing a revocable living trust to streamline the transfer of property and help your family avoid probate.
• Incapacity planning: Drafting a durable power of attorney and health care surrogate designations to protect you if you can no longer make decisions.
• Probate and estate administration: Guiding fiduciaries through the court-supervised process of settling an estate.
• Business succession: Creating a roadmap for the seamless transition of your company to the next generation.

By utilizing strategic tools like irrevocable trusts for wealth preservation or Lady Bird Deeds for real estate, you can protect your legacy from creditors and excessive “death taxes.” Don’t leave your life’s work to chance; comprehensive planning today ensures peace of mind for tomorrow.

Probate And Trust Administration And Litigation

When a loved one passes, the transition of their legacy is governed by a rigorous legal process. We provide high-touch probate and trust administration services to ensure that assets are distributed efficiently while minimizing the burden on fiduciaries. In Florida, this often involves formal administration for larger estates or summary administration for smaller ones. As your probate attorney, we guide personal representatives through the complexities of the Florida Probate Code, from identifying homestead property to settling legitimate creditor claims.

Unfortunately, not all estates are settled without conflict. Our firm offers sophisticated probate and trust litigation services for cases where disagreements arise. Whether you are facing a will contest due to allegations of undue influence or a lack of testamentary capacity, our experienced litigation lawyers provide the assertive advocacy you need.

Common litigation matters we handle include:

• Breach of fiduciary duty: Holding trustees and personal representatives accountable for mismanagement or self-dealing.
• Trust disputes: Resolving conflicts over trust interpretation, accounting or beneficiary distributions.
• Removal of fiduciaries: Filing petitions to remove executors or trustees who fail to act in the estate’s best interest.
• Elective share litigation: Protecting the rights of surviving spouses under Florida law.

By integrating our deep knowledge of Florida statutes with a commitment to alternative dispute resolution, we strive to protect your inheritance rights and secure your family’s financial future.

Business And Commercial Litigation

We represent businesses in complex disputes involving contracts, partnerships and operations. Our focus is on resolving conflicts strategically and protecting your bottom line. We provide sophisticated business and commercial litigation services to entrepreneurs, executives and corporate entities. Our firm brings decades of combined experience to the table, positioning us as a premier choice for those seeking a business litigation or a commercial dispute lawyer in Florida.

Our litigation practice handles a broad spectrum of matters, including:

• Breach of contract: Enforcing agreements and defending against claims involving commercial contracts, vendor disputes and nonperformance.
• Partnership and shareholder disputes: Resolving internal conflicts over fiduciary duties, profit distribution and business dissolution under the Florida Business Corporations Act.
• Business torts: Litigating claims related to tortious interference, unfair competition and misappropriation of trade secrets.
• Real estate and construction litigation: Addressing disputes involving commercial leases, title controversies and construction defects.

We understand that for most businesses, an efficient resolution is as important as a successful one. By leveraging alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation alongside aggressive courtroom advocacy, our commercial litigation lawyers in Florida work to protect your interests while minimizing the disruption to your daily operations.

General Litigation

Our team handles a wide range of civil disputes, from personal to business-related matters. We are committed to delivering effective legal solutions inside and outside the courtroom. We provide professional and authoritative representation for individuals and businesses navigating civil litigation. As your general litigation attorney, we bring decades of combined experience to a wide array of non-criminal conflicts, ensuring your rights are protected from the initial filing through trial or settlement.

Our firm handles a broad spectrum of civil matters, including:

• Contract disputes: Pursuing remedies for a breach of contract or defending against claims of nonperformance.
• Real estate litigation: Resolving conflicts over property boundaries, landlord-tenant disagreements and title issues.
• Tort claims: Representing parties in cases involving negligence, fraud or business torts such as tortious interference.
• Fiduciary litigation: Addressing disputes involving trustees or executors within Probate and Estate Administration.

Whether you are seeking a civil litigation attorney to initiate a lawsuit or have had a lawsuit filed against you, we prioritize a strategic approach to dispute resolution. By integrating meticulous pretrial motions with effective mediation, we strive to achieve efficient, cost-effective outcomes that align with your long-term goals.

Business Transactions

From startups to established companies, we provide legal counsel on entity formation, contracts and day-to-day operations. We serve as strategic partners for entrepreneurs and executives. As your Florida business transactions attorney, we provide the clarity and foresight needed to navigate complex state statutes and secure your professional interests.

Our transactional services cover the entire lifecycle of a company:

• Business formation and structure: Choosing the right entity, such as an LLC, S-Corp or C-Corp, to optimize asset protection and tax efficiency.
• Commercial contract drafting: Crafting meticulous service agreements, vendor contracts and employment agreements that minimize the risk of future business commercial litigation.
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A): Providing skilled guidance on asset vs. stock sales, conducting thorough due diligence and drafting precise purchase agreements.
• Real estate and leasing: Negotiating commercial lease agreements and handling property acquisitions to protect your physical business footprint.

By integrating our deep knowledge of the Florida Business Corporation Act with a personalized, detail-oriented approach, we help you avoid common pitfalls like ambiguous terms or regulatory noncompliance. Whether you are restructuring an existing enterprise or preparing for a transition, our corporate transactions lawyers ensure your deals deliver value and long-term stability.

Debtor And Creditor Services

We help businesses facing collection actions as well as businesses trying to recover outstanding debts using efficient, lawful collection methods. Our team balances persistence with professionalism to provide guidance for businesses and individuals dealing with outstanding obligations. As your collection law attorney, we assist with:

• Judgment enforcement: Utilizing wage garnishments, bank levies and property liens to satisfy a court-ordered judgment.
• Debt defense: Protecting your assets from time-barred debt and ensuring collectors adhere to the strict licensing and disclosure requirements.

By integrating alternative dispute resolution with firm courtroom advocacy, we help you navigate financial disputes with the detail-oriented representation you deserve.

Mediation

Litigation is not always the most effective path forward to resolve disputes. Mediation can save time, reduce costs and preserve relationships.

As neutral third parties, we facilitate constructive dialogue to help resolve disputes without litigation. We leverage decades of experience to help you resolve conflicts in a confidential, nonadversarial setting that prioritizes your goals over a judge’s ruling.

Florida courts frequently mandate court-ordered mediation for civil, family and small claims cases to alleviate crowded dockets. However, many of our clients opt for voluntary mediation to maintain control over the outcome. Key benefits include:

• Confidentiality: Under Chapter 44 of the Florida Statutes, communications during mediation are privileged and cannot be used against you in court.
• Cost-effectiveness: Mediation typically results in a settlement agreement in a fraction of the time required for a full trial, significantly reducing legal fees.
• Finality: Once a mediated settlement agreement is signed by all parties and their civil mediation lawyer, it becomes a legally binding contract enforceable by the court.

Whether you are navigating probate disputes, commercial contract disagreements or real estate conflicts, our Florida mediation services provide the calm, competent advocacy you need to reach a lasting resolution.

Appeals

A trial verdict is not always the final word in a legal dispute. When outcomes need to be challenged or defended, our Florida appeals lawyers offer sophisticated, high-level advocacy and provide a critical “second look” at the trial record to identify reversible errors that may have impacted the outcome of your case. Our goal is to present compelling arguments that stand up in higher courts.

Our appellate services include:

• Comprehensive record review: Meticulously analyzing trial transcripts, evidence and motions to spot procedural missteps or errors in the application of the law.
• Drafting persuasive briefs: Crafting authoritative written arguments that distill complex legal theories into clear, compelling narratives for a three-judge panel.
• Oral advocacy: Delivering sharp, assertive arguments during oral hearings before the Florida District Courts of Appeal or the Florida Supreme Court.
• Litigation support: Partnering with trial counsel during the initial proceedings to ensure that critical issues are properly preserved for potential future review.

Appellate practice is distinct from trial work; it requires a deep mastery of the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure and an ability to navigate strict jurisdictional deadlines – often as short as 30 days from the final order. By choosing Guffey & Kostun Law Group, you gain a strategic partner dedicated to protecting your rights and securing the best possible legal resolution.

Contact Guffey & Kostun Law Group

To schedule a consultation to discuss your legal needs, call 561-954-3609. You can also reach us using our online contact form.