Atty. Melissa L Wheaton

Atty. Melissa L Wheaton

Melissa L Wheaton is a lawyer practicing estate planning and tax law, business and taxation, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. Melissa has been licensed for 23 years.

Oakland Park Oakland Park 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa L Wheaton at a glance

Melissa L Wheaton is a Principal based in Oakland Park, Florida, practicing at TEPS Law, LLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on estate planning, real estate, tax, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Florida (2003). Educated at University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law (J.D., 2002). Serands clients in Oakland Park, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melissa L Wheaton is a lawyer practicing estate planning and tax law, business and taxation, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Melissa has been licensed for 23 years
  • Melissa practices at TEPS Law, LLC in Oakland Park, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa L Wheaton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa L Wheaton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Melissa L Wheaton is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Melissa L Wheaton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Melissa L Wheaton is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →

Power of Attorney

Melissa L Wheaton is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Florida →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Melissa L Wheaton is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Oakland Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa L Wheaton

Where is Melissa L Wheaton's law office located?
Melissa L Wheaton's law practice is located in Oakland Park, Florida. The firm is TEPS Law, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa L Wheaton handle?
Melissa L Wheaton focuses on estate planning, real estate, tax, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Melissa L Wheaton practiced law?
Melissa L Wheaton has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Melissa L Wheaton go to law school?
Melissa L Wheaton earned their education at (J.D., 2002).
How can I contact Melissa L Wheaton for a consultation?
You can contact Melissa L Wheaton directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2003

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