Judy-Ann Smith

Judy-Ann Smith, BSN, MS, JD, RN.

My passion as an attorney is being able to help people. Resolving someone’s legal issues is the most rewarding aspect of the work I do. I am an empathetic and compassionate lawyer, willing to listen to my clients’ issues, to get a deeper understanding of what they would like to achieve and accomplish. Most importantly, I am an assertive advocate for all my clients and I will fight for what is fair and just according to the laws of the land.

My practice areas range from family law to estate planning and probate. I have extensive success in handling divorce and family law cases. I have counseled and advised clients on their estate planning needs, prepared estate plans, and given presentations to other lawyers on estate planning. I successfully handled probate cases, assisted fiduciaries with estate administration, assisted families in implementing plans when loved ones pass away, and assisted Trustees’ while navigating through trust administration issues.

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Elder Law

• Credit Cards Accepted

Florida

Managing Attorney

Forefront Law

2013 - Current

Nova Southeastern University

J.D. (2011) | Law

Florida Atlantic University

M.S. (2001) | Nursing

Florida Atlantic University

B.S. (1992) | Nursing

Best Probate Attorney in Jacksonville

Expertise

2020

Elite Advocate

American Institute of Legal Advocates

2018

10 Best Under 40

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Florida Bar Family Law Section

Member

Current

Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section

Member

Current

Jacksonville Bar Association

Member

Current

The Florida Bar  # 102219

Member

Current

Taking the First Step: Filing An Estate In Probate Court

National Business Institute Seminar

January 1, 2019

Economic Development Workshop, Gainesville, Florida

November 5, 2016

Gainesville Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Topics - “Basic Estate Planning”

Course on Estate Planning and Administration: The Complete Guide, Jacksonville, Florida

August 29, 2017

National Business Institute (NBI)

Topics - Key laws and client intake/goal setting and transfers during life and inter-vivos trusts.