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Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC

822 A1A N, #310, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Jacksonville firm serving Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau, and Baker counties, with a satellite office in Ponte Vedra Beach. Handles formal and summary probate administration, probate and trust litigation, guardianship, elder law and Medicaid crisis planning, and asset protection trusts. Practicing as this firm since 2008.

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1-904-425-1910

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Probate in St. Johns County

Probate Court Record

St. Johns County Clerk of Circuit Court

St. Johns County · 7th Judicial Circuit

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Office

4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Filing in person

Walk-ins accepted

Self-represented filing

Allowed

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