Florida Wills, Trusts and Probate Lawyers
Firm profile: Anthony D. George Jr., P.A.
The well-established Stuart law firm Anthony D. George Jr., P.A. primarily focuses on the areas of probate, trust administration, guardianship, elder law and estate planning. The knowledgeable attorneys and compassionate staff at Anthony D. George Jr., P.A. provide our clients with the ethical, effective legal services they need while probating a will, planning for their family’s future, establishing guardianship for their loved ones and protecting their assets. We are devoted to helping handicapped and injured children maintain good medical care and quality of life through the vital legal tools available to them.
Personal injury attorneys rely on Anthony D. George Jr., P.A. to assist with the precise procedures for structuring settlements for minors and incapacitated adults, including establishing special needs trusts that preserve clients’ access to crucial public benefits — such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Lawyers throughout Florida and nationwide count on Anthony D. George Jr., P.A. for skilled, respectful probate of cases in every jurisdiction in the state.
Meet the dedicated lawyers at Anthony D. George Jr., P.A.:
The helpful staff at Anthony D. George Jr., P.A. brings compassion and ease to the often emotionally difficult issues faced by our clients:
- Karla S. George, M.B.A. — finance manager, office manager
- Carol Yurillo — probate and trust administration paralegal
- Peggy Dyer — client reception, back office support, scheduling
Contact Treasure Coast-area estate and probate lawyers who provide professional services to clients across Florida
The law office of Anthony D. George Jr., P.A. is conveniently located in the Royal Palm Financial Center on U.S. 1 about 1.5 miles away from historic downtown Stuart and represents clients throughout the Treasure Coast area including Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Palm Beach counties. Our lawyers travel throughout Florida to handle probate in all circuits in the state.
Call the law office of Anthony D. George Jr. at 772.286.2200 or contact the law firm online to schedule an appointment.
Anthony D. George Jr.
Anthony D. George Jr. was born and raised in the Treasure Coast area of Florida. After earning his bachelor and law degrees from the University of Florida, Tony returned to Stuart to provide the residents of his community with professional legal advice on probate, estate planning, wills, trusts, special needs trusts, elder law and guardianship. Tony travels to all of Florida to handle probate in every circuit in the state. During his 22 years of legal practice, Tony has developed a reputation for providing sophisticated, experienced representation to every client. Attorneys throughout the United States refer their clients to Tony to handle Florida estate administrations. He assists personal injury lawyers with structuring settlements and establishing special needs trusts for children and Medicaid and Social Security Disability clients.
Bar admissions
- Florida, 1989
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 1991
Education
- University of Florida, J.D., 1989
- University of the South, Ministry Certification, 1986
- University of Florida, B.A., 1983
Memberships
- Martin County Bar Association, member, 1990 to present
- Probate law committee, 1990 to present
- The Florida Bar, member, 1989 to present
- Elder law section, 1995 to present
- Real property, probate and trust law section, 1990 to present
Community involvement
- Martin County School Board, 1992 to 2000; chair, 1996 and 2000
- Martin County Children Services Council, 1992 to 1995, 1996 to 2000, 2005 to present
- Chairperson, 1994, 1995 and 2009
- School Board representative, 1992 to 1995, 1996 to 2000
- Governor Jeb Bush appointee, 2005 to 2008
- Governor Charlie Crist appointee, 2009 to 2012
- American Inns of Court, fellow, 2003 to present; group leader, 2005 to 2006
- Martin County Health Planning Council, member, 2004 to 2007
- State of Florida Educational Standards Commission, member, 1998 to 1999
- Martin County Estate Planning Council, member, 1992 to 1999
- Leadership Martin County, 1991 to 1992; Alumni, 1992 to present
- St. Mary’s Episcopal Church of Stuart, Florida
- Licensed Lay Reader and Chalice Bearer, 1991 to present
- Board of Directors, 2009 to 2011
Born
- West Palm Beach, Florida, April 21, 1962
Agencies
- Habitat for Humanity of Martin County
- First American Title of Martin County
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Kelly Y. Forrest
Kelly Y. Forrest joined Anthony D. George Jr., P.A. in 2010. Her background includes roles as past president and treasurer of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Society and former chief ambassador and deputy chief of social development at the Stetson Ambassador program. She honed her abilities in advocacy as a participant on the arbitration and mediation teams. Kelly’s skills in alternative dispute resolutions were recognized when her team won the regional championship of the 2009 ABA Law Student Division Regional Arbitration Competition.
Bar admissions
- Florida, 2010
Education
- Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 2010
- University of Florida, B. S., cum laude, 2006
Awards and recognition
- Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund Award
- William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award
- Victor O. Whele Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
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