New probate and estate-planning intake is closed. Current clients and open matters continue as normal. Everything on this site stays free to read and use: the guides, the county filing pages, the calculators, and 282 plain-English statute pages.
Probate is the legal process of moving things out of a dead person's name and into the names of the living people (or trusts, or charities) who inherit them.
In Florida, it happens in circuit court. A judge confirms the will (if there is one), appoints someone to handle things, and signs off when the work is done.
High tech, high touch. Plenty of robotic firms in Florida — few real, connected people. We pick up the phone. We text back. We say things in plain English. And the work itself? Done cleanly, on schedule.
We handle the four to six months of paperwork between someone dying and their estate closing — cleanly, on flat fees, with a real human texting you back.
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High tech, high touch. There are plenty of robotic firms in Florida. Few real, connected people. We pick up the phone. We text back. We say things in plain English. And the work itself? Done cleanly, on schedule.
Every review Rachel has on Lawyers.com is a five-star review. Real clients, in their own words — a few of them below.
“Rachel was great at taking care of our estate planning. She patiently explained in detail and worked with us to fit our schedule. I learned so much and got a peace of mind.”
“Rachel was absolutely the best! She was very professional and very compassionate with our case. She was very reliable and always returned our phone calls or emails promptly. She explained everything to us step by step. She went above and beyond helping us. We would definitely recommend Rachel and will use her again in the future for our legal needs.”
“I chose this attorney based on reviews in a neighborhood website. I needed her services to make sure my father's will from another state, would be valid here in Florida. The attorney clarified what legal issues could be encountered and explained in simple laymen's terms, why an updated will would be necessary. I also am having her review our trust and am working on updating that as well. I highly recommend this legal group. The attorney was very knowledgeable about elder law and ethics.”
“I received excellent service from this firm and staff via phone calls or email. Correspondence was always clear, all questions were answered and explained in detail. I would recommend this firm to others.”
“Working with Rachel as my lawyer was all around a great experience. She is an expert in her field, highly professional, responsive in a timely manner, and most of all I trusted her with my case. I would highly recommend her as a lawyer and would use her again.”
“It has been a great experience working with Mrs. Schadt to help with a family member's Will, Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney. She is a great listener and patiently guided us on how to protect our assets and broke everything down into simpler terms. She helped answer every question we had in detail and was receptive to making sure everything worked out according to our situation and needs. I am amazed how smooth everything turned out. I highly recommend Mrs. Schadt's legal services. Thank you Mrs. Schadt for all of your hard work.”
Reviews collected independently by Lawyers.com and shown as written. Every matter is different; a past result does not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Read all 8 on Lawyers.com →
Home base in the 12th Judicial Circuit. Remote-friendly across Florida — we know the e-filing quirks and judicial preferences in every county we serve.
Every probate close becomes a planning conversation. Revocable trusts, Lady Bird deeds, snowbird coordination, durable POAs — done in plain English, flat-fee, designed to last.
Rachel is not accepting new clients until late October 2026. Every guide, calculator, county page, and statute page here stays free. Leave your details and we'll call when intake reopens — or, if your matter can't wait, The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service refers you to another Florida attorney taking cases now.
