Ned Hale is an attorney and owner of Hale Law Group, P.A. located in Estero, Florida. He has over 20 years of experience handling hundreds of real estate, business, estate planning, and litigation matters. Hale Law Group provides legal services in areas including real estate law, business law, estate planning, foreclosure defense, and asset protection. Client Shawn notes that Ned aims to over deliver for his clients and will turn business away if he cannot properly handle a case.
2. About Hale Law
• Ned Hale, Esq. is the owner of Hale Law Group, P.A. Ned, a Board
Certified Real Estate Attorney, is a native of Los Angeles, California.
• He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Chicago, a
Masters of Business Administration from the Illinois Institute of
Technology, and a Juris Doctorate from Chicago-Kent College of Law.
• Prior to entering law school Ned was a commercial real estate broker
with CB Richard Ellis. Ned has been a Florida licensed attorney since
1997.
• Over the years he has handled hundreds of Florida transactional and
litigation matters, ranging from real estate and business to wills and
trusts.
• Since 2002 Ned has been teaching real estate law to realtors at the
Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach.
• He has also lectured on the law to various trade groups, including the
Bonita-Estero Association of Realtors, CCIM Fort Myers Chapter,
Commercial Investment Professionals, the Real Estate Investment Society,
NAIOP, Rotary and others, as well as many real estate agency offices.
3. Services
Main Services
1. Real Estate Law
2. Business Law
3. Estate Planning
4. Foreclosure Defense
5. Asset Protection
6. Collections
5. • Property Options – If you owe more on your home than its fair market
value, Ned can help you explore all of your property options and he will
provide his legal opinion on how to proceed, including:
– Short Sales
– Deeds In Lieu
– Foreclosures
• Residential Transactions
– Leases
– Sales
• Commercial Transaction
– Leases
– Sales
6. Business Law
• Business Formation
• Partnerships
• Corporations
• Limited Liability Companies
(LLC)
• Disputes
• Litigation
• Asset Protection
• Shareholder Agreements
• Deeds
– Quit Claim
– Warranty
– Deeds in Lieu
• Enhanced Life estate deeds
• Mortgages & Notes
8. Estate Planning
• Wills – You should decide who gets your property, not the state. Planning
ahead may be difficult, but it avoids tough decisions for your family and
friends. Preparing a will requires professional judgment, which can only
be obtained with years of training and experience. Ned can get you
moving in the right direction.
• If you’re not from Florida, it would be a wise decision to have your will
reviewed by Ned Hale. A will must be properly executed in strict
compliance with Florida laws in order to be probated, and we can make
sure this is taken care of for you properly.
• Living Wills – A Living Will is a declaration which addresses whether or
not you want medical professionals to use life-prolonging procedures in
the event you are unable to communicate your wishes. It is a way to
ensure that your wishes on this sensitive subject are heard.
9. • Powers of Attorney – A Durable Power of Attorney can be used to
designate someone else to handle your affairs if you become
incapacitated. It is very valuable tool to allow someone else to take care
of your business if you cannot.
• Health Care Surrogate – A Health Care Surrogate allows you to designate
a representative to make health care decisions on your behalf if you are
unable to do so.
• Enhanced Life Estate Deeds – The perfect way to avoid probate for your
most important asset: Your home. It essentially creates a “payable on
death” designation for your real estate. You have a life estate for your
life, wherein you can sell or refinance your property and retain all
proceeds. Then, when you pass, the property automatically goes to your
heirs as listed on the deed. No expensive or time consuming probate. No
trust hassles or expense.
10. Important Links
• Ocean Title Insurance Agency, LLC:www.oceantitleinsurance.com
• The 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida:www.ca.cjis20.org
• Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
(DBPR): www.myfloridalicense.com
• Lee County Clerk of Court:www.leeclerk.org
• Lee County Property Appraiser:www.leepa.org
• Lee County Tax Collector:www.leetc.com
11. Valuable Clientele
• Shawn – Ned is a “What you see, is what you get” kind of guy. I have dealt
with attorneys in many states and for different reasons, but I have yet to
meet one that prides himself on under promising and over delivering. He
will turn away your business before promising something he does not
believe can or should be done.Too many other attorneys have told me
what I wanted to hear and acted more like my “friend” instead of doing
the job I hired them for. Ned definitely wants to be your friend, but he
knows that it is his obligation to get take care of your needs first. After all,
isn’t that what you are paying him for.
12. Contact
• Address:
Hale Law Services, P.A.
9990 Coconut Road
Estero, Florida 34135
• Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Open during lunch hour.
• Payments Accepted:
• Cash, Check,Visa, MasterCard,& American Express
• Please call us to set up your initial consultation: (239) 931-6767