Shonna Young Gay PA

Shonna Young Gay, P.A. Attorney at Law specializes on family law, estate planning & bankruptcy. Practicing law in Bay County since 1995 and Former State Prosecutor can guide you with divorce, wills, trusts & probate estates, living wills, child support, and paternity. Shonna Young Gay, P.A. located in Historic St Andrews. 2901 West 11th St., Panama City, FL 32401 785-4001.

Estates and Trusts

The Estates and Trusts practice group provides effective advice, which enables our clients to provide for their loved ones after their death through wills and up front planning. We are well equipped to handle any estate, no matter the size or complexity.

An up front plan enables our clients to save thousands of dollars in Federal Estate Taxes. The use of some very straightforward techniques may allow clients to take advantage of the benefits afforded under the Federal Tax Laws. As individuals live longer, rising medical and nursing home costs often threaten the preservation of one’s assets. The amount of misinformation in this area is considerable. The law is rapidly changing. Firm attorneys can face these challenges through Health Care Proxies, Power of Attorney and Article 81 guardianship proceedings.

We have represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants in estate litigation based on will contests, construction proceedings and probate. Estates need to be properly administered through the Court, whether or not there is a will. Practical issues, such as disposing of personal and real property, also need to be addressed.

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If you have considered seeking legal counsel with regard to a difficult family situation, you have probably been intimidated by the legal process. We are sensitive to these concerns and handle each and every situation with compassion, integrity and discretion. The firm handles virtually every aspect of family law including divorce, support enforcement, visitation, and custody in the trial and appellate courts in addition to serving as law guardians.

Bankruptcy

In today’s world, more and more people are experiencing financial difficulties. We fully recognize the scope of these issues, and they understand the sensitive nature of difficult financial circumstances to their individual clients. The firm’s lawyers are interested in helping individuals in a financial bind determine the options that may be available to them to alleviate some of the stress associated with money and debt.

The most common form of relief to an individual in financial straits is the declaration of bankruptcy under Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. A Chapter 7 liquidation allows an individual to get a fresh start financially by having all applicable debts discharged, while still retaining a certain amount of exempt property. Another avenue to explore is Chapter 13, which allows individuals to retain otherwise non-exempt assets while reorganizing and curing their debt load.

If a bankruptcy proceeding is deemed appropriate for you, we will take all of the steps necessary to assure that such an action is handled properly from beginning to end to allow you to begin anew financially. The firm takes a hands on approach to making sure that your needs are met through personal interviews, filing all necessary documents, attending any Court hearings, and following up to make sure that your financial difficulties have been resolved.