Stephen J. Lacey
Managing Member
Attorney Stephen J. Lacey concentrates his practice in the areas of Wealth Preservation, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Elder Law, Probate, and Real Estate Closings. Attorney Lacey has over 20 years of experience in the formulation of estate planning to achieve the clients’ testamentary goals, maximize their tax benefits and minimize probate costs. He recognizes that some people are at higher risk of lawsuits and judgments. These people include professionals (doctors, lawyers, accountants), business and property owners, the very wealthy, people facing imminent legal, financial or medical problems and people with high risk jobs. Many of these individuals have benefited from Attorney Lacey’s vast knowledge of proper asset protection planning that can ensure that all of their personal and business assets are protected in the event of large unforeseen nursing home costs or lawsuit and judgment. Attorney Lacey is also well-versed in Taxation, which is helpful when tax laws change.
Attorney Lacey received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, his Juris Doctor from Mercer University, and his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from the University of Florida. He is admitted to practice in Florida, Georgia, and Virginia.
Attorney Lacey moved to Melbourne, Florida in 2003, and has since been an active member of the community. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of many charities including, Brevard Zoo and the Health First Foundation.
Attorney Lacey lives in Brevard County with his wife and three children. In his free time, you can catch him spending time with his family or playing tennis.
Professional Associations
- Indian River County Bar Association
- Brevard County Bar Association
- The Florida Bar
- Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar
- American Bar Association
- Lawyers with Purpose
Community Leadership
- Health First Foundation , 2020- Current
- Board Chair 2020 – 2022
- Chairman of Ball Underwriting Committee 2013
- Brevard Heart Foundation
- Board Member, 2017 to 2022
- CareerSource Brevard, Attorney to Board, 2005 to 2020
- Indialantic Youth Soccer Association, Coach 2016 to 2019
- Trinity Towers Foundation, Board Member, 2006 to 2016
- Melbourne Regional Chamber of Eastern Florida, Attorney to Board, 2003 to 2016
- Children’s Hunger Project, Board Member 2010 to 2012; Community Advisor Member, 2012 to 2015
- Brevard Zoo, Board Member, 2003 to 2012
In the News
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- Real Estate Transfers: Is a ‘Lady Bird Deed” right for me? (June 9, 2023)
- Who’ll run your company once you leave? Consider Business Succession Planning (May 12, 2023)
- The right special needs trust can help ensure a loved one’s financial stability (April 8, 2023)
- Estate planning can help guard against Elder Abuse in all its insidious forms (March 3, 2023)
- Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst: Here’s why you need a Will (January 28, 2023)
- What’s the difference between a grantor and non-grantor trust — and why do I need to know? (December 16, 2022)
- You’ve been chosen to be the Personal Representative for an estate: Now what? (November 18, 2022)
- Property purchases can be easier with an attorney who advocates on your behalf: Here’s why (October 14, 2022)
- What’s the best place to start to protect assets from lawsuits and debt creditors? (September 10, 2022)