Ganon J. Studenberg, J.D., LL.M., AEP focuses his practice to estate planning and matters involving the administration of trusts and estates. He is a member of The Florida Bar and U.S. Tax Court. Mr. Studenberg graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Marketing and Minor in Economics; Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, J.D. (Juris Doctor); and University of Miami School of Law, LL.M. (Master of Laws in Estate Planning). Ganon is rated by Martindale-Hubbell with the highest peer rating of AV Preeminent and is certified as an Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®). The Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®) designation is a graduate level specialization in estate planning awarded by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC) to recognize estate planning professionals who meet stringent requirements of experience, knowledge, education, professional reputation, and character. In 2007, Mr. Studenberg returned to his hometown of Melbourne, Florida and opened his own law firm dedicated to providing exceptional service, expertise, and professional integrity to the community. Ganon enjoys working with individuals, families and businesses to achieve their various estate planning objectives and goals including succession planning for closely held businesses, charitable giving, wealth preservation and asset protection. Additionally, he works with family members and professional fiduciaries through the probate and trust administration process and related post mortem planning. Ganon is Past Chairman and served on the Board of Directors for the Eastern Florida State College Foundation; is a member and Past President of the Brevard County Estate Planning Council and served on the Board of Directors; a member of the Health First Foundation Planned Gift Advisory Council; a founding member of the United Way of Brevard County Major Gifts and Endowment Committee; a member of the Brevard County Bar Association; the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar; and past member of the Wuesthoff Health System Foundation Planned Giving Council; City of Melbourne Historic Preservation Board; and Brevard Association of Human Services. He is a frequent speaker on various estate planning, tax, business, and trust and estate topics.Mr. Studenberg was named by Florida Super Lawyers magazine as one of the Rising Stars in Florida for 2009 - 2011 and 2017 - 2020 and to the Super Lawyers List in 2025. No more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers to the Rising Stars list and no more than 5% to the Super Lawyers list.
Ganon J. Studenberg, J.D., LL.M., AEP®
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.Exceptional understanding of all aspects of estate planning and asset preservation. A very communicative, empathetic, and skilled attorney, with the eye for detail that is critical when exercising your estate. I have employed him for my own will and estate needs, and he handled my late sister's estate in probate seamlessly, and honestly showed a great deal of understanding and knowledge of what I was undertaking. Great communication and exceptional knowledge his areas of expertise.
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Areas of Law
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Trusts and Estates 3
- Estate Planning
- Asset Protection
- Powers of Attorney
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Business Law 6
- Business Formation
- Closely Held Business Law
- Limited Liability Company Law
- Partnership Law
- Business Planning
- Family Business Law
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Inheritance
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Wills and Probate 1
- Living Wills
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Corporate Law
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Other 46
- Wills
- Estate Administration
- Family Wealth Transfer
- Living Trusts
- Trust Administration
- Wealth Preservation
- Trust Law
- Probate
- Business Estate Planning
- Special Needs Trusts
- Trusts
- Closely Held Business Estate Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Ancillary Probate
- International Probate
- Probate Administration
- Probate Taxation
- Business Organization
- Business Start-Ups
- Business Successions
- Buy-Sell Agreements
- Decedents Estates
- Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children
- Estate Planning for the Disabled
- Estate Planning for the Elderly
- Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
- Estate Settlements
- Family Trusts
- Trust and Estate Collections
- Trust Planning
- Unclaimed Property
- Wealth Planning
- Successions
- Business Transactions
- Family Business Successions
- Pass-Through Entities
- Sole Proprietorships
- Closely Held Corporations
- Corporate Formation
- Corporate Planning
- Corporate Successions
- S Corporations
- Small Business Corporations
- International Estate Planning
- International Trusts and Estates
- Personal Planning
Practice Details
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions2005, Florida
2005, U.S. Tax Court
MembershipsMr. Studenberg is Past Chariman and served on the Board of Directors for the Eastern Florida State College Foundation
is a member and Past President of the Brevard County Estate Planning Council and served on the Board of Directors
a member of the Health First Foundation Planned Gift Advisory Council
a founding member of the United Way of Brevard County Major Gifts and Endowment Committee
a member of the Brevard County Bar Association
the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
and past member of the Wuesthoff Health System Foundation Planned Giving Council
and City of Melbourne Historic Preservation Board. He is a frequent speaker on various estate planning, tax, business, and trust and estate topics. -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolNova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center
Class of 2005
J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
Class of 2008
LL.M.
LL.M. in Estate Planning
Other EducationUniversity of Florida
Class of 2001
B.S.
Minor in Economics
Legal CertificationsAccredited Estate Planner® (AEP®)
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1119 Palmetto AvenueMelbourne, FL 32901U.S.A.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, Ganon J. Studenberg, J.D., LL.M., AEP® has a 4.8 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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Does this attorney offer any legal services for a flat fee?Yes, Ganon J. Studenberg, J.D., LL.M., AEP® offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Ganon J. Studenberg, J.D., LL.M., AEP® attended Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center and University of Miami School of Law.
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Does this attorney maintain any other responsibilities in the firm outside of legal work?Ganon J. Studenberg, J.D., LL.M., AEP® is the Managing Partner of the firm.
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What year was this attorney's law firm established?Studenberg Law was established in 2007.