Ms. Margaret

Ms. Margaret "Peggy" Rose Hoyt

The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan, LLC
  • Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate ...
  • Florida
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Peggy is a founding partner of The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan, a family wealth and legacy planning law firm specializing in wills, trusts and estates and elder law. She is a three-time Stetson University graduate receiving her B.B.A., cum laude, in 1981, her M.B.A. in 1982 and her J.D., cum laude, in 1993. Her passion is her pets - all of them - including 4 horses, 6 dogs and 2 cats! She enjoys long distance trail riding on Heaven and Vogue. Peggy practices in the areas of family wealth and legacy counselling, including trust and estate planning and administration for pets and their people, as well as elder law. In addition to her law degree, she holds a Florida real estate license. Peggy formerly held a NASD Series 7 license and health, life and variable annuities licenses. She serves as a certified FINRA Arbitrator. Peggy holds Board Certifications from the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts, and Estates and Elder Law. The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan is the only Florida law firm with two attorneys who are dual board certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates and in Elder Law. Peggy is the author of Amazon Best Seller, "101 Ways to F$$k Up Your Estate" and "All My Children Wear Fur Coats - How to Leave a Legacy for Your Pet", an informative and inspirational guide for pet owners who want to include their pets as part of their estate plans. She has co-authored numerous other book titles including, "Special People, Special Planning"; "Loving Without a License"; "A Matter of Trust"; "Thank Everyone for Everything"; "Like a Library Burning"; "Maybe You Can Take it With You - a Cryonics Estate Planning Guide."

Practice Areas
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Elder Law
    Probate
    Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Animal & Dog Law
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
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  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    We welcome you to attend a complimentary workshop of your choice. Most fees are project based and will be quoted in advance.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Founding Partner
The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan, LLC
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The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan, LLC was founded by Peggy R. Hoyt and Randy C. Bryan. Both Peggy and Randy are dual board certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts and Estates and Elder Law. Peggy is the author of "All My Children Wear Fur Coats - How to Leave a Legacy for your Pet" and helps her clients include their pets as part of their estate plans. In addition, she is a founding partner of the Center for Animal Advocacy, a law firm dedicated to legal issues related to animals and the people who love them.
Partner
Vose & Blau
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Associate Attorney
Gray, Robinson
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Education
Stetson University
J.D. | Law
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Honors: graduated cum laude
Activities: First place Trial Competition, Second place Moot Court Competition, member Client Counseling Team
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Stetson University
MBA | Finance
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Stetson University
B.B.A. | Marketing/Management
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Honors: graduated cum laude.
Activities: Delta, Delta, Delta
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Awards
Five Star Wealth Manager for 2011
Orlando Home & Leisure
Awarded each year 2011-2015
Professional Associations
Central Florida Estate Planning Council
Past President
Current
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ElderCounsel
member
- Current
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WealthCounsel
Member
- Current
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Florida Bar
Member
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Activities: Past Chair General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section
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Publications
Articles & Publications
A Matter of Trust - The Importance of Personal Instructions
All My Children Wear Fur Coats - How to Leave a Legacy for Your Pet
Legacy Planning Partners
Gratitude Expressions - a Five Year Gratitude Journal
Like a Library Burning - Saving and Sharing a Lifetime of Stories
Loving Without a License - An Estate Planning Survival Guilde for Same Sex Partners and Unmarried Couples
Pet Lover's Guide to Mediation
Special People, Special Planning - Creating a Safe Legal Haven for Families with Special Needs
Straight Talk! The Truth About Estate Planning
Straight Talk! What to Do When Someone Dies
Thank Everybody for Everything! Build Your LIfe and Business with Gratitude
What's the Deal With...Estate Administration
PeopleTested Publishing
What's the Deal With...Estate Planning
PeopleTested Publishing
Women in Transition - Navigating the Legal and Financial Transitions in Your Life
Speaking Engagements
Pet Trusts, The Florida Bar - Animal Law Committee, Boca Raton
The Florida Bar - Animal Law Committee
Certifications
Arbitrator
FINRA
Wills, Trusts and Estates
The Florida Bar
Elder Law
The Florida Bar
Florida Circuit Court Mediator
The Florida Supreme Court
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Blog
Peggy's Ponderings
Contact & Map
One Senior Place - The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan
715 Douglas Avenue
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Telephone: (407) 977-8080
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: We meet with clients at this location by appointment only.
The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan, LLC
254 Plaza Drive
Oviedo, FL 32765
Telephone: (407) 977-8080
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed