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Probate and Estate Planning Services in Jacksonville

Since 2015, WaveCrest Legal has served Jacksonville and beyond in estate planning, probate administration, and estate litigation matters. At WaveCrest Legal, our team understands that estate planning and administration can be a daunting task to undertake. Our team of skilled attorneys and dedicated staff work closely with our clients to ensure their interests are represented with the utmost professionalism and care.

Probate & Estate Planning Lawyers

Providing Knowledgeable Estate Related Legal Services Throughout Florida

Estate
Planning

Wills, Trusts, Advance Directives, Power of Attorney.
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Probate

Summary Administration, Formal Administration, and More.
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Trust Administration

Trustee Powers and Duties; Real Estate, Business Interests, and other complex asset considerations.
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Estate & Trust Litigation

Will Disputes; Breach of Trust; Contested Appointment of Personal Representatives; Removal of Trustee; Other Contested Aspects of Administration.
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Guardianship

Guardianships of Person and Property; Guardianship of Minor; Determination of Incapacity.
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Business Succession Planning

Planning for FLPs, LLCs, and other Closely-held Businesses.
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Legacy Planning

Generational Wealth Planning; Coordination with Wealth Advisors and Tax Professionals.
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What Makes Us Different

Dedication to personalized, effective, client-focused legal counsel. Plain and simple.
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About us

WaveCrest Legal

WaveCrest Legal was established to provide efficient, effective, and intelligent legal services to the greater Jacksonville Beaches and surrounding areas by incorporating business acumen with legal expertise. Our commitment is simple: compassionate client service and integrity in everything we do. We practice in the areas of estate planning, probate administration, guardianship, trust administration, and estate litigation.

2015

Established in
Jacksonville, FL

4x

Super Lawyers
Rising Star

1000+

Resolved Cases

5.0

Rating
Reviews

Shelly Watson
Shelly Watson
00:41 07 Jan 26
We were very happy with our experience with Mike T. Schedule and Team at WaveCrest Legal. From the moment we walked in, the entire staff was professional, welcoming, and made us feel at ease. Other firms we visited felt pretentious and didn’t truly meet our needs, but Michael and his team were the complete opposite-friendly, knowledgeable, direct, and to the point. They went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled efficiently, and we were able to accomplish our goal in a very reasonable amount of time. We highly recommend Wavecrest Legal.
Rebecca Kidd
Rebecca Kidd
11:51 27 Nov 25
Losing a loved one is hard enough without having to navigate the complexities of the living will. These wonderful people have done all the work for me, and I could never thank them enough! There is so much involved when inheriting properties, bank accounts, etc. I haven't had to navigate any of this alone. They have done all the work for me. All I've had to do is sign documents after they ensure I understand everything. I'm so thankful for these people! Every time I go to their office they are always so sweet and inviting. I will definitely be utilizing them every single time I have a need.Thank you all so much for cushioning the blow from losing my father. You've made this process so much easier. That means a lot more than just signatures and paperwork to someone who just lost her Dad. Thank you!
BizWithRyan
BizWithRyan
14:14 07 Nov 25
My mom is elderly and wanted to leave me her house but we didn’t know the best way to go about doing that. Without going through probate and having to pay a bunch of property gains tax. I was first told to do a will and how you could do it with ChatGPT. But I wasn’t sure about that?I was told to do a trust. Still wasn’t sure about that. So I figured the best way to go about this was to seek out on an estate attorney. It would probably cost a little bit of money, but at least I know that it would be done right and it would be the best course of action in order to do everything properly when that day comes. So I made a list of about 10 different attorneys.And I started making phone calls. I was getting all kinds of crazy quotes thousands of dollars. They had crazy packages they were trying to sell me. I was narrowing down my list. Then I got a hold of Michael at Wavecrest. Here’s the thing that set him apart from all the rest. I work from 9 to 5. Nobody was willing to talk to me on my schedule. Except for Michael. He met with me after hours. We did a Zoom call. He Inform me and mom on the best way to go.Would be an enhanced estate deed. Also known as the ladybird deed. He was very personable, caring, patient, empathetic, understanding, and honest. Everyone on his team over there gave us top-tier customer service. He went above and beyond for me and my mom. He gave us a very good price on getting this done. We did some other things as well. But I have nothing but the highest regard and respect for this practice and for them as human beings. If you’re looking to do any of these types of services. Do not hesitate to reach out and talk with them. You will not be disappointed.
Pam Smith
Pam Smith
22:38 12 Oct 25
WaveCrest Legal, P.A.Adam DuganReally Helped Me Through 5 Years. Of A Tangled Web That No One Else Had Done.What Adam Did For Me Kind & Caring &Listening & Adam Did In One Day!! That No One Else Could Do 5 Year's Ago!! Thank You Adam & Everyone At WaveCrest Legal, P.A.You All Are Very Appreciated.Thank You AgainPam Smith & Liam."Liza Thank You For Your Kindness & All You Did To Assist Me As Well " Everone At WaveCrest Legal, P.A. Are Awesome.
Vincent Criscillo
Vincent Criscillo
19:59 02 Oct 25
Michael was as professional a lawyer can be.Smart, knowledgeable, truly concerned about his client’s needs. I recommend him to anyone who may need a lawyer.
Ashley Failinger
Ashley Failinger
15:15 30 Sep 25
We loved working with Mike and the team at WaveCrest Legal. They were so nice and professional while working with us on our new wills and trusts. You cannot go wrong with this friendly and knowledgeable group!
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16:30 19 Jul 25
"I recently completed my estate planning documents, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From the initial consultation with Mike to the final signing, the process was handled with professionalism, clarity, and genuine care. Mike is an excellent lawyer and he made me feel like a family member.Every detail was explained thoroughly, and I felt empowered and confident in the decisions I made. Knowing that my loved ones will be protected and my wishes will be honored brings me such peace of mind. I highly recommend this firm and their services to anyone looking to secure their future with trusted, knowledgeable guidance."
Tri Piselli
Tri Piselli
23:08 05 Jun 25
I highly recommend Mike and his team at WaveCrest Legal. We had them put together all our legal paperwork (wills, trust, power of attorney etc) A lot goes into the process of making this happen. Mike was patient and helped us through the whole process seamlessly.I was very nervous driving to our first appointment with him. Doing your will and important paperwork can be a daunting scary task. But I left confident we made the right decision to work with him on our important papers. He made us at ease, went through all the steps to make this happen and let us know what he needed from us. We discussed how we wanted things to go and he asked a lot of question. Which I found very helpful to make sure we thought through everything. Honestly it was much easier than you think. Mike and his team are very organized and know their stuff. We were able to have everything completed within a couple of week during the holiday season which in the long run was a relief to have it all done and off our plate.The price was reasonable for all that we had him do. Especially since we had to rethink and adjust some of our original decisions. He has a great talented group of professionals working for him. Who were very patient and helpful.It was a pleasure working with them. They will take very good care of you and really care about their clients.Thanks Mike for all your hard work.
Mike Lester
Mike Lester
16:05 15 Apr 25
Got an estate planning rec. and just had a feeling it wasn't what I was looking for. Found Waycrest and Mike on my own. No nonsense, did not waste my time and tailored a plan for me. Very pleased w the process, the result and Mike. -ML
barbara kern
barbara kern
19:29 11 Apr 25
Very friendly, efficient and honest.
Bob Strachan
Bob Strachan
18:35 11 Apr 25
We found Mike Scheuble and team very personable and professional. They delivered exactly what was proposed at the fee quoted. We feel our money was well spent and will leave our loved ones with a clear blueprint to finalize our estate.
Michael Murphy
Michael Murphy
18:27 28 Feb 25
Michael and staff are very easy to work with. They are very thorough and want to get it right. They listen!
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WHO WE ARE

Meet Our Attorneys

Our attorneys at WaveCrest Legal have decades of combined experience in estate planning, probate, guardianship, and trust matters. Together with our team of knowledgeable paralegals and support staff, WaveCrest Legal strives to provide exceptional legal services to each and every one of our clients.

From its humble beginnings in 2015, the Law Office of Adam J. Dugan, P.A. has expanded its geographic reach from Jacksonville Beach to serve communities throughout Florida.

Our continued growth has resulted in an expanding legal team consisting of experienced attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. In recognition of the firm’s expansion away from Mr. Dugan’s legal services alone, the decision was made to rebrand to WaveCrest Legal.

The new name not only pays homage to our beach roots, but also embodies the firm’s commitment to continue to provide our clients with exceptional legal services through steady learning, listening, and advising.