For over twenty-five years, Eric Gurgold has concentrated his law practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, elder law, probate litigation, title insurance claims related to probate issues, business law and taxation. He is Board Certified in Wills, Trusts & Estates by The Florida Bar. Eric assists clients in the preparation of wills, trusts, family limited partnerships, inventories, inheritance and estate tax returns, as well as providing counsel to minimize income and estate taxes. In addition, Eric often lectures for accountants, attorneys, financial advisors, life insurance underwriters and community groups.
Eric is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, Florida and the United States Tax Court. A native of New York, Eric presently resides in North Port with his wife, Susanne.
Eric is a member of the Florida, New Jersey and New York Bar Associations, as well as a member of the Charlotte County Estate and Tax Planning Council, Charlotte County Bar Association, Lee County Bar Association and Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys.
Eric is very active in the community and currently serves as a member of the Grant Advisory Committee and Scholarship Review Committee of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, the Professional Advisors Network of the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, the Planned Giving Committee for Habitat for Humanity Lee and Hendry Counties, and the Endowment Advisory Committee for the Charlotte County Community Foundation. Eric is past chair of the Charlotte County Grievance Committee for the 20th Judicial Circuit. He has also been an active member of Rotary International and has served as president, vice-president, treasurer and secretary on behalf of local Rotary Clubs.