Bradenton · Florida statewide

Florida estate planning, real estate & business law. Published prices. Flat fees on most matters.

Three attorneys with 60+ years of combined experience. We help Florida families protect what they have built with wills, trusts, and probate guidance, and we have closed over 4,500 real estate transactions worth more than $1 billion. Pricing is published up front.

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Who we are

A Florida firm built around trust, transparency, and track record

Golm Law Firm is a Bradenton firm founded by Crystal D. Golm, Esq. and now home to three attorneys with 60+ years of combined experience. Estate planning is a core part of our practice: wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate for Florida families. We also handle the real estate and business work the firm was built on, and we publish flat-rate pricing for much of what we do.

You work directly with a licensed attorney from your first consultation to the signing table. Meet our team. No bait-and-switch, no surprises on the invoice.

  • Three attorneys, 60+ years of combined experience
  • Free estate planning, probate, and For Sale by Owner (FSBO) consultations
  • Over 4,500 real estate transactions closed, more than $1 billion
  • Members of the Florida Bar RPPTL Section & Manatee County Bar Association
Our Team
Practice areas

What we do for clients across Florida

Four focused practice areas, led by estate planning, with a Florida-licensed legal team and transparent pricing. You know what you are paying for before you engage.

Signing Florida estate planning documents

Estate Planning & Probate

Wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and Lady Bird deeds to protect your family and your Florida home, plus guidance for personal representatives and trustees through probate and trust administration. Simple wills are a flat $750, and the consultation is free.

  • Wills & revocable living trusts
  • Powers of attorney & health care directives
  • Lady Bird deeds & homestead planning
  • Probate & trust administration
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Florida residential and commercial real estate closings

Real Estate Law

Residential and commercial closings, title and escrow, deed preparation, lease drafting, FSBO packages, and dispute resolution. Most matters are billed at a published flat fee.

  • Residential & commercial closings
  • Title & escrow services
  • Lease drafting & deeds
  • FSBO contracts & representation
Explore real estate law
Florida business formation and contract law for owners and operators

Business Law

Practical legal counsel for businesses at every stage, from LLC and corporate formation through contracts, compliance, and M&A transactions.

  • LLC & corporate formation
  • Contract drafting & review
  • Regulatory compliance
  • M&A transaction support
Explore business law
Florida pre-litigation and dispute resolution services

Litigation & Disputes

Pre-litigation and full litigation support for real estate, contract, business, and homeowners or condominium association disputes, billed hourly at $495.

  • Demand letters & pre-litigation
  • Real estate dispute resolution
  • Business contract litigation
  • HOA & condominium association law
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Transparent flat-rate pricing on the conference table
Why us

Clear fees and an attorney involved in your matter

We publish flat fees for many estate planning and real estate services. Business law may be flat-fee or hourly, and litigation is billed at $495 per hour. Your matter is handled under the direct supervision of a Golm Law Firm attorney. Consultation fees and any applicable credit are confirmed before booking.

  • Flat-fee published pricing
  • Replies within one business day
  • Direct attorney access
  • Free estate planning consults
  • RPPTL Section member
  • Florida statewide service
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Who we serve

Clients across the Sunshine State

From families planning their estates to first-time homebuyers in Bradenton and commercial developers, we work with people and businesses who want a clear, honest path through a legal matter.

Florida families and retirees planning their estates

Families & Retirees

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, Lady Bird deeds, and probate guidance for Florida families, new residents, and heirs.

For families & retirees
Florida homebuyers and sellers

Homebuyers & Sellers

Residential closings, FSBO packages, and seller representation across Manatee, Sarasota, and Florida statewide.

For homebuyers & sellers
Florida real estate investors

Real Estate Investors

Investor-side closings, private loan documents, structuring, and ongoing transactional counsel for active Florida portfolios.

For investors
Florida developers and builders

Developers & Builders

Commercial closings, land use, contract structuring, and entity work for builders and developers active in Florida.

For developers & builders
Florida landlords and commercial tenants

Landlords & Commercial Tenants

Commercial and residential lease drafting, review, and dispute resolution across Florida.

For landlords & commercial tenants
Florida small business owners

Small Business Owners

LLC and corp formation, operating agreements, contracts, and compliance for Florida small businesses.

For small businesses
Florida private lenders and capital providers

Lenders & Private Capital

Note, mortgage, and private loan documentation for individual and institutional lenders financing Florida real estate.

For lenders
How we work

A simple, transparent path from question to closing

You shouldn’t have to guess what your legal bill will look like. Here is what working with the firm looks like.

1 · Book a consultation

Meet with one of our attorneys by phone or in person at the Bradenton office. Estate planning, probate, and FSBO consultations are free. Other consultations are $150 without document review or $350 with document review. Consultation fees and any applicable credit are confirmed before booking.

2 · Get a flat-fee proposal

For most matters, you receive a published flat-rate fee on the spot. You know exactly what your transaction will cost before you sign an engagement letter.

3 · Close with confidence

A Golm Law Firm attorney handles your matter, from drafting and negotiating to signing, from the first email to the closing table. We reply within one business day.

Memberships & affiliations

Backed by Florida’s legal and real estate community

Our attorneys are active in professional and community organizations across the Manatee/Sarasota region.

The Florida Bar RPPTL Section Member Manatee County Bar Association FL Association of Women Lawyers Bay Area Real Estate Council Realtor Assoc. of Sarasota & Manatee FL Mortgage Bankers Assoc. Bradenton Woman’s Club

Good to know

Frequently asked questions
Estate planning, probate, and For Sale by Owner consultations are free. You can Book a ConsultationOpens our Clio Grow scheduling system in a new tab. or call us at (941) 704-4049. For other matters, a consultation is $150 without document review, or $350 with document review, where your attorney reviews your documents before you meet. Consultation fees and any applicable credit are confirmed before booking.
Yes. Our Pricing page lists flat fees for simple wills and revocable trusts, commercial and residential leases, deeds, FSBO packages, private loan documents, real estate powers of attorney, and buyer/seller representation. A discount applies when you choose more than one service.
Our office is in Bradenton (Manatee County), and we work most closely with clients in the Manatee/Sarasota region. We represent clients across the entire State of Florida.
Both. Our litigation team, including Brett Sarason, Esq., handles pre-litigation and full litigation for real estate and business disputes. Litigation is billed hourly at $495 per hour.
Yes. We prepare wills, revocable living trusts, durable powers of attorney, health care surrogate designations, living wills, and Lady Bird deeds, and we represent personal representatives and trustees in Florida probate and trust administration. See our Estate Planning & Probate page.
We reply within one business day.
We accept pro-bono matters case-by-case and are happy to refer clients to qualified Florida pro-bono agencies when we can’t take the case ourselves.
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Tell us what you’re working on: an estate plan, a probate, a closing, an entity formation, a contract, or a dispute. We reply within one business day.

1904 Manatee Ave. W., Suite 300, Bradenton, FL 34205
Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET

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