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Colleen M. Duris, P.A. Pro

4.5
18 reviews

500 N.E. 8th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470, U.S.A.

Probate, Wills, Trusts and 3 more

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About Colleen M. Duris, P.A.

Probate, Wills, Trusts, Guardianship, Estate Planning, Elder Law

For 18 years, Colleen M. Duris, P.A. has provided experienced, caring, thorough and affordable legal assistance to Ocala's retirees and their families who face the financial, physical and psychological challenges that come with living long lives or experiencing illness or disability.

We help you make important decisions about health care, long-term care and end-of-life issues. We listen to you as we guide you through the process of creating an effective and comprehensive estate plan to carry out your wishes, protect your assets and provide for you and your loved ones.

Whether you need to create a living will, establish guardianship for a child or disabled parent, obtain long-term care benefits, or apply for Veterans or Medicaid benefits, we act as your trusted legal advisers. We strive to obtain positive results for you in a timely and efficient manner.

Colleen M. Duris, P.A. advocates for our clients in the following areas:

-Probate, wills, trusts and estates

-Guardianship

-Elder law

 

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Champion Badge Silver

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Champion Badge Gold

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Colleen M. Duris, P.A. got this award in 2021

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Colleen M. Duris, P.A. got this award in 2021

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Wills and Probate
Posted by Julie
February 24, 2025
Hired Attorney Colleen M. Duris

Colleen has been a God-send to our family over the years. She has helped us through Medicare situations, our wills, deed corrections and insurance claim processing. Every email communication with her assistant, Angie, has been responded to within a few hours and always with a "smile" in her tone. They go above and beyond to make the need for a lawyer be as painless and simple as possible. Highly recommended!

 
Guardianship and Conservatorship
Posted by anonymous
February 13, 2019
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Colleen Duris is an exceptional lawyer. She is a great communicator that lends support and guidance with lots of patience and tact.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
February 13, 2019
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Guardianship and Conservatorship
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February 13, 2019
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Elder Law
Posted by anonymous
February 12, 2019
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We have been working with Colleen and Angie for several years now and are very happy with there service!

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
February 12, 2019
Hired Law Firm

Colleen and Angie are phenomenal! When dealing with estates and all that goes with it, after my mother’s passing, their compassion was second to none! I am so grateful for Ms Duris and her staff!

Guardianship and Conservatorship
Posted by anonymous
February 12, 2019
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I really like her she cares about her clients and has help our family

Guardianship and Conservatorship
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February 12, 2019
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Guardianship and Conservatorship
Posted by anonymous
February 12, 2019
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I have had nothing but positive experiences. She is professional, articulate, patient and an expert in her field!

Elder Law
Posted by anonymous
February 12, 2019
Hired Law Firm

I have had the occasion to use Atty. Duris on several issues involving my parents Estate. She handled each passing with extreme care and diligence. Living out of State, this was extremely helpful and cost effective for my and my family. She provided services in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trust Formation. I could not recommend her more highly.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Wills and Probate 2
    • Probate
    • Wills
  • Trusts and Estates 3
    • Trusts
    • Guardianship
    • Estate Planning
  • Elder Law

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