Overview
Downtown Jacksonville, Florida sits on the north bank of the St. Johns River, and it is here, at Suite 1492 of 301 West Bay Street, that Keever Law, PLLC operates its practice. The firm handles estate planning, probate and trust administration, guardianship administration, elder law, tax representation, and real estate transactions. The practice is built around areas of law that most affect families dealing with aging, incapacity, and the long-term management of assets.
Christopher Daniel Keever, the firm’s managing partner, was admitted to the Florida Bar on January 10, 2012, after graduating from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2011. He holds membership in three Florida Bar specialty sections: Elder Law; Real Property, Probate and Trust; and Tax. That combination of section memberships reflects the intersection of legal fields that defines this practice. The firm also operates under the assumed name Keever and Wiesenthal.
The office phone numbers are 904-329-7255 (office) and 904-477-6654 (cell). The fax number is 904-831-3787. The firm’s website is keeverlawfirm.com/.
Practice Areas
Estate Planning: The firm prepares comprehensive estate plans including living wills, trusts, and related documents. Estate planning at Keever Law addresses the full spectrum of concerns that clients bring to these discussions: how assets pass at death, who makes decisions during incapacity, and how to minimize the complexity and cost that families face when a loved one dies without adequate planning.
Probate and Trust Administration: When a person dies, the assets they owned must be identified, valued, and distributed according to their will or trust, or by operation of law if no valid plan exists. The firm handles full probate proceedings and guides trustees through the administration process. Probate in Florida involves specific procedural requirements and timelines that vary depending on the size and nature of the estate.
Guardianship Administration: When an individual becomes unable to manage their own personal or financial affairs due to incapacity and has no adequate planning documents in place, guardianship proceedings may be required. Florida guardianship law establishes a court-supervised process for appointing a guardian and defining the scope of that guardian’s authority. The firm handles guardianship proceedings and the ongoing administration they require.
Elder Law: The firm’s elder law practice addresses the legal needs of senior clients, including planning for long-term care, Medicaid planning, and the protection of elder clients’ assets and rights. Keever Law’s membership in the Florida Bar’s Elder Law section reflects specific engagement with this practice area.
Tax Representation and Tax Defense: The firm provides representation in IRS and Florida tax matters. Tax defense can intersect with estate administration when estate tax issues arise, and it also arises independently for clients facing federal or state tax disputes. The Florida Bar Tax section membership reflects this component of the practice.
Litigation: The firm handles estate and guardianship-related litigation, which can arise when beneficiaries dispute a will’s validity, when trustees are accused of mismanaging trust assets, or when guardianship disputes arise among family members.
Real Estate Transactions: The firm’s role as a Fee Attorney for American Title Company of Houston connects legal services to real estate title transactions. This expands the firm’s practice to include real estate closings and related title services alongside its core estate and elder law focus.
Attorney Profile
Christopher Daniel Keever (Managing Partner)
Christopher Daniel Keever graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2011 and was admitted to the Florida Bar on January 10, 2012. He holds no record of discipline in the Florida Bar’s public records.
His three Florida Bar section memberships encompass Elder Law; Real Property, Probate and Trust; and Tax. These three areas are closely interrelated in the practice he operates: estate planning with tax implications, trust administration and probate, and elder law planning that accounts for Florida’s Medicaid rules and long-term care options.
In addition to his private practice, Keever serves as a Fee Attorney for American Title Company of Houston, a role that involves performing legal services in connection with title insurance and real estate closings. This affiliation extends the firm’s capacity to serve clients with real estate transactions alongside estate and elder law matters.
The firm’s stated service approach is personalized, patient, and passionate representation. Client reviews consistently emphasize the personal attention Keever Law provides and the care with which clients are kept informed during difficult circumstances.
Location and Service Area
Keever Law, PLLC is located at 301 West Bay Street, Suite 1492, Jacksonville, FL 32202. This is in the heart of downtown Jacksonville, accessible from the firm’s two phone lines: 904-329-7255 (office) and 904-477-6654 (cell). The firm’s website is keeverlawfirm.com/. The practice primarily serves Jacksonville and the surrounding Northeast Florida region.
Client Focus
The firm serves individuals and families planning for the future, including elderly clients who need elder law planning tailored to their specific health and financial situations. Families dealing with the death of a loved one and navigating probate or trust administration receive guidance through these processes. Individuals and families facing guardianship needs, whether planning in advance or responding to a crisis, are another core client group. Real estate clients are served through the firm’s title company affiliation.
The firm’s stated commitment to personalized, patient attention is particularly important in the areas it practices: estate planning, elder law, and probate involve significant emotional weight alongside the legal complexity, and clients in these situations benefit from counsel who maintains clear communication throughout the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a living will and how does it differ from a last will and testament?
A living will is a healthcare directive that specifies your wishes about medical treatment if you are terminally ill, in a persistent vegetative state, or otherwise unable to communicate your decisions. It speaks to your healthcare providers when you cannot. A last will and testament is a document that takes effect at death and directs how your assets are distributed. Both documents serve distinct purposes and are typically part of a comprehensive estate plan. The firm drafts both.
What is a guardianship proceeding and when is one necessary?
A guardianship proceeding is a court-supervised process for appointing someone to manage the personal and/or financial affairs of a person who is legally incapacitated. Guardianship is typically a last resort because it removes significant legal rights from the person subject to it. With proper estate planning, including durable powers of attorney and healthcare directives, guardianship can often be avoided. The firm handles both the planning that prevents unnecessary guardianship and the proceedings when guardianship becomes necessary.
What does it mean to be a Fee Attorney for a title company?
A Fee Attorney is a licensed attorney retained by a title insurance company to perform real estate closings and title-related legal services. This means the firm can conduct real estate transactions, prepare closing documents, and issue title insurance in connection with property sales and purchases through its relationship with American Title Company of Houston.
Does the firm handle disputes among heirs or beneficiaries?
Yes. The firm handles estate and guardianship-related litigation, which can include will contests, disputes between trustees and beneficiaries, and conflicts among family members over guardianship. These matters require legal representation before Florida probate courts.
What is the firm’s approach to client communication?
The firm emphasizes personalized, patient service and keeping clients informed. Client reviews consistently highlight clear communication during processes that are often emotionally difficult. The managing partner is accessible by both office phone and cell phone.
Closing
Keever Law, PLLC serves Jacksonville and Northeast Florida from its downtown office at 301 West Bay Street, Suite 1492, Jacksonville, FL 32202. The firm combines estate planning, probate, trust administration, elder law, tax defense, and real estate transaction services, supported by the managing partner’s three Florida Bar section memberships and his Fee Attorney role with a national title company. The firm can be reached at 904-329-7255, 904-477-6654, or at keeverlawfirm.com/.