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Sam W. Boone, Jr.Since 1980, Sam has focused on the preservation, growth, control and transfer of estates, including tax planning, probate, planning for incapacity and care for his clients, along with succession strategies for small businesses. In addition to counseling his clients, he continually educates other professionals and the general public about estate tax and proper estate planning throughout Florida . The focus of Sam Boone’s estate planning practice is based on his own straightforward personal goals — fortifying families, protecting legacies, shielding against the problems brought about by incapacity, and ensuring that the dreams parents have for their children are not lost to taxes, poor planning or procrastination.
Mr. Boone graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1978 and began his practice with a mid-sized Tallahassee law firm. He opened his own law office in 1980 and is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, as well as the Federal Courts of the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida and the U.S. Tax Court. He participates in extensive continuing education, while satisfying his broad commitments to the community, including participation as member of the Board of Directors of the local Area Agency on Aging. He is a sole practitioner and serves "Of Counsel" to Paleveda & Rome, LLC, a national law firm dedicated to estate planning and administration.
As an active member of the Florida Bar’s Elder Law and Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections (including membership on the RPPTL Executive Council and various substantive law committees including Guardianship and Trust Law), the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, the North Florida Estate Planning Council, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, he continually stays on top of the quickly changing profession and estate planning laws by speaking at professional seminars sponsored for attorneys and licensed financial professionals.
Sam is an avid nurseryman and Master Gardener, and is active in charitable, fraternal and genealogical organizations where he serves on a local, state and national level as an officer, director and legal advisor. Both of his adult children live in Alachua County enabling him to enjoy their company on a regular basis.
He’ll take the time to get to know you as an individual, to learn about your hopes and preferences; to understand what makes you comfortable and what makes you most proud about your life and family.
That’s the foundation. From there, he applies a superb mastery of the law, legal theories, taxes, and court and administrative decisions to create an estate plan that’s not only technically airtight, but is animated by the spirit and values that define you—your work ethic, your devotion to family, your generosity.
The plan, and the documents which make it work for you, will be explained in straightforward language you and your family can understand. And, if you become incapacitated, or when you pass away, Sam and his staff are there to assist your loved ones in protecting and settling your estate.
E.A.W. "Pan" Zettler
E.A.W. “Pan” Zettler, born in Natchez, Mississippi, was a teacher for many years before she received her J.D. degree from The University of Florida in 1981. She carried out her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois and received a B.S., with honors.
Mrs. Zettler is a member of the Florida Bar and admitted to practice before the Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits and the Middle District of Florida, and the U.S. District Court. She also has been a Certified Mediator.
Her receipt of the President’s Distinguished Service Award, The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award, Eighth Judicial Circuit, and The Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association’s Pro Bono Award, demonstrates her commitment to provide legal service to the less fortunate within our community.
Presidency of the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, years of service on its Board of Directors, as well as an active member of the Marion County Bar Association, and as Treasurer of Clara Gehan Association of Women Lawyers exhibit her dedication to the legal profession. Pan is also an active member of the James C. Adkins Inns of Court, Mediation Committee (Family Law Section) and Guardianship Committee (Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section) of the Florida Bar. Her memberships also have included the American Bar Association, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Florida Association of Professional Family Mediators and North Central Florida Mediation Counsel.
Community service is shown by her role as a founding board member of the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce, where she also served as President and Treasurer. Her leadership includes having been the Chairman for the Levy County Drug Prevention Council and Vice President for the Williston Industrial Development Council.
Pan has a diverse background in planning and dispute resolution and her wide range of practice areas have included Mediation; Probate; Trusts and Estates; Business Law; Real Estate Litigation; Family Law; Divorce; General Practice; Guardianship; Wills; Aged and Aging; Corporate Law; Contracts; Civil Litigation; Historic Preservation; Mortgages; Collections; Medicare and Medicaid; Estate Planning; Civil Practice.
Mrs. Zettler joined Sam W. Boone, Jr. in 2004 , continuing her practice in the areas of Estate and Trusts, Probate, Guardianship and Elder Law.
