Mastry Law, P.A.

Category: Estate planning attorney in St. Petersburg, Florida

Address: 570 2nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA

Phone: +17278965191

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Leslie Dempsey

Aug 31, 2022

I really enjoyed working with Mike for my estate planning needs. As an attorney myself, I really appreciated his thorough explanations and his clear guidance which helped me determine what was best for me. Overall it was a positive experience and I would not think twice before recommending him to others.

Alan Aipel

Mar 29, 2022

My financial planner steered me to Mike. As a long time St. Pete resident, I've been familiar with the Mastry family. Mike made the whole Will package experience truly easy for my wife and I to understand and execute. He is very well organized which made things go smoothly from start to finish. He's also a nice guy. Highly recommended. I will refer him to friends whenever I can.

Kelly Hustedde

Feb 21, 2022

My husband and I were procrastinating setting up our estate plan, but we knew it was absolutely necessary. We contacted Mike at Mastry Law and started the process. Not only was it a smooth and easy, Mike walked us through all the steps and answers all the questions we had. Once we signed the final documents, we know have peace of mind knowing that our wishes will be carried out. We would highly recommend Mastry Law for your estate planning needs.

G P

Feb 8, 2022

What a blessing to have found Mike Mastry. From the time I watched the video on his website, until the time my documents were in place, everything aligned and I knew I’d made the right decision. He is who he says he is. The idea of estate planning was overwhelming to me, but Mike is incredibly organized, and his process is efficient and seamless - but not to the detriment of him being approachable and personable. Mike truly listens. Every “i” was dotted, every “t” was crossed, and every question I had was answered. I got the sense that Mike genuinely wants to help his clients make the best and most informed decisions they can make. Getting my estate planning in place was a goal of mine for the new year, and with his help I was able to accomplish that quickly, efficiently, and impeccably. Highly recommend.

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Questions & Answers

How can I name a guardian for my kids?

Mastry Law, P.A. | Sep 5, 2019
Mastry Law, P.A. | Sep 5, 2019

There are two ways you can name a guardian for your children in Florida. Both are estate planning documents. The first, and most common way, is in your Will. The second way to name a guardian for your kids is through a document called a Declaration of Preneed Guardianship for a Minor, which must be filed with the clerk of courts in the county where you live.

Is it necessary for me to get a Tax Identification Number for my revocable living trust?

Mastry Law, P.A. | Sep 4, 2021
Mastry Law, P.A. | Sep 4, 2021

Revocable living trusts are not required to have a Tax Identification Number. Only after the grantor/settlor has passed away and the trust becomes irrevocable will your trust be required to obtain a TIN. Until that time you should use your social security number to identify your trust if necessary.

In my will, how can I protect my adult disabled (only) child from losing her disability benefits?

Rose Anna | Sep 5, 2019
Mastry Law, P.A. | Sep 5, 2019

One of the best things you can do to protect your adult disabled child from losing her disability benefits is to have a trust included in your estate plan. Your trust should include provisions that leave your assets to your daughter in an irrevocable Special Needs Trust or Supplemental Needs Trust. A properly drafted trust will protect her from losing her disability benefits.

What estate planning documents do I need?

Mastry Law, P.A. | Sep 5, 2019
Mastry Law, P.A. | Sep 5, 2019

At Mastry Law we feel that the essential estate planning documents that everyone should have are: 1 - Will, 2 - Durable Power of Attorney, 3 - Healthcare Power of Attorney, 4 - Living Will, and 5 - HIPAA Release However, because each person's situation and goals are different, it's difficult to answer this question with certainty until you've spoken with an estate planning attorney.

Are estate planning fees deductible?

Mastry Law, P.A. | Sep 5, 2019
Mastry Law, P.A. | Sep 5, 2019

Generally, estate planning fees are not tax deductible. However, the IRS does have a few limited exceptions that allow for estate planning fees to be deducted from your taxes. Estate planning fees would be deductible if they are paid for 1) the management of property held for the production of income, 2) the production or collection of income, or 3) for the determination, collection or refund of any tax.

What is Probate?

Mastry Law, P.A. | Sep 5, 2019
Mastry Law, P.A. | Sep 5, 2019

Probate is the court process of distributing the assets of people who have died without legal arrangements to avoid probate. Probate proceedings can be expensive and time-consuming. Additionally, the court proceeding and associated documents are all a matter of public record. Many people choose to avoid probate in order to save money, spare their heirs a legal hassle, and keep their personal affairs private.

Do my assets have to go through probate if I have a Will?

Mastry Law, P.A. | Sep 5, 2019
Mastry Law, P.A. | Sep 5, 2019

Having a Will is essential, but a Will does NOT prevent your assets from having to go through the probate process before being distributed to your heirs and beneficiaries. To keep assets out of probate they must be exempt from probate by state statute or they must be held in a Trust.

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