Estate Planning and Probate Links to Sites of Interest
On-Line Resources For You And Your Family

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Florida Resources

The Florida Supreme Court, Florida case law from the Florida Supreme Court and other appellate courts.

Florida Clerks of Court, a site that lists all of Florida's 67 Clerks of Court websites. 

Florida Tax Collectors. a site that lists all of Florida's County Tax Collectors websites. A good resource for obtaining the status of county taxes on a Florida property.  

Florida Property Appraisers, A site that lists all of Florida's County Property Appraisers’ websites.

Florida Division of Corporations, to obtain information about corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and liens.

Florida Unclaimed Property Search, locate property that has been turned over to the State of Florida because the owner can not be located.

Florida Department of Elder Affairs, programs administered by the State of Florida for the benefit of elderly citizens.

, information about Medicaid eligibility and the regulation of nursing homes.

Federal Resources

Social Security Administration   (800-772-1213)

Veterans Administration   (800-827-1000)

Civil Service Personnel Management Office (888-767-6738)

DFAS Casualty Assistance Office   (Cleveland)  (800-269-5170)

Office of Service Members Life Insurance   (800-419-1473)

U.S.Vital Statistics - a site that provides a listing for all state Departments of Vital Statistics (a good resource for information on ordering certified copies of death certificates.) 

Dept. of Public Debt, U.S. Treasury, for information on the transfer of ownership of U.S. Treasury bills, notes and bonds.  

Internal Revenue Service, estate tax information and income tax requirements for probate and trust estates, forms, publications and IRS provided information.

General Legal Resources

The Florida Bar, information for the public about various Florida legal topics and Florida lawyers.

Stock Transfer Agent Resources, find the transfer agent for any public company free.

Senior Law Resources, a wide variety of sources of information, products and services for seniors.

ElderlawAnswers.com, information about long term care planning and qualifying for Medicaid benefits.

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, information about long term care planning, estate planning, and Medicaid planning.

Senior Net, information and support of specific issues of interest to seniors.

National Guardianship Association, information about guardianships, the duties and responsibilities of guardians, and the legal issues associated with guardianships.

Legal Information Institute, a general compendium of legal information provided by Cornell University.

Virtual Law Library, general information about legal resources provided by Indiana University.

The Jacksonville Florida estate planning, probate and elder law lawyers and attorneys with the Coleman Law Firm offer their services as estate planning, probate, elder law, Medicaid planning, asset protection and guardianship lawyers and attorneys primarily in Northeast Florida including the following counties, towns, and cities:  Duval County - Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach; St. Johns County - St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, St. Augustine Beach; Clay County - Orange Park, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs; Nassau County - Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Callahan; Flagler County - Flagler Beach, Palm Coast, Bunnell; Baker County - Macclenney, Glen St. Mary; Putnam County - Palatka, Interlachen; Columbia County - Lake City, Fort White; and in other parts of Florida as requested or necessary.  We are a participating attorney in the AARP Legal Services Network by GE.