Attorney Patrick L. Smith was born in Lakeland, Florida. He graduated from Lake Region High School and went on to receive degrees in Political Science and Economics from Stetson University. He received his J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law.

Patrick Smith is currently an attorney practicing in the fields of estate planning, corporations, and charitable giving.

Patrick Smith resides in Clermont , Florida with his wife, Kristi, and his son, William.

Attorney Patrick L. Smith was born in Lakeland, Florida. He graduated from Lake Region High School and went on to receive degrees in Political Science and Economics from Stetson University. He received his J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law.
Patrick Smith is currently an attorney practicing in the fields of estate planning, corporations, and charitable giving.
Patrick Smith resides in Clermont , Florida with his wife, Kristi, and his son, William.

The Attorney Patrick Smith Show

Legal Lifeline: Florida Edition

In this episode of the Attorney Patrick Smith Show, Attorney Patrick Smith dives deep into the complicated world of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements in Florida — what makes them enforceable, what can invalidate them, and why more couples than ever are using them to protect family assets, inheritances, and financial futures. Patrick breaks down real Florida law, key legal requirements, famous celebrity prenup disasters, and landmark cases like Casto v. Casto that continue shaping family law today.

The show also explores real-world divorce and property disputes during live listener calls, including questions about mortgages, marital settlement agreements, and property rights after divorce. Patrick explains how courts evaluate fairness, disclosure, coercion, and financial transparency when determining whether a prenup or postnup will stand up in court.

Later in the episode, Patrick is joined by Florida State Senator Jonathan Martin for an in-depth conversation about Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed plan to eliminate Florida homestead property taxes. They discuss the constitutional implications, how the proposal could affect homeowners across Florida, and why the issue may become one of the most important ballot initiatives in state history.

Plus, the show wraps up with a look at current Major League Baseball litigation involving the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field rooftop owners, highlighting the fascinating intersection of sports, intellectual property, and business law.

Whether you’re planning a marriage, protecting your assets, navigating divorce, or simply interested in Florida law and policy, this episode delivers practical legal insight with humor, personality, and real-world examples.

In this episode of the Attorney Patrick Smith Show, Attorney Patrick Smith dives deep into the complicated world of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements in Florida &mdash; what makes them enforceable, what can invalidate them, and why more couples than ever are using them to protect family assets, inheritances, and financial futures. Patrick breaks down real Florida law, key legal requirements, famous celebrity prenup disasters, and landmark cases like Casto v. Casto that continue shaping family law today.
The show also explores real-world divorce and property disputes during live listener calls, including questions about mortgages, marital settlement agreements, and property rights after divorce. Patrick explains how courts evaluate fairness, disclosure, coercion, and financial transparency when determining whether a prenup or postnup will stand up in court.
Later in the episode, Patrick is joined by Florida State Senator Jonathan Martin for an in-depth conversation about Governor Ron DeSantis&rsquo; proposed plan to eliminate Florida homestead property taxes. They discuss the constitutional implications, how the proposal could affect homeowners across Florida, and why the issue may become one of the most important ballot initiatives in state history.
Plus, the show wraps up with a look at current Major League Baseball litigation involving the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field rooftop owners, highlighting the fascinating intersection of sports, intellectual property, and business law.
Whether you&rsquo;re planning a marriage, protecting your assets, navigating divorce, or simply interested in Florida law and policy, this episode delivers practical legal insight with humor, personality, and real-world examples.

The Truth About Prenups, Postnups & Florida Homestead Taxes

Buckle up for the fastest, funniest legal hour on radio as Attorney Patrick Smith takes on the wild world of Sovereign Citizens and Squatters — two groups united by their firm belief that rules are optional.

From a Clearwater traffic stop where Sergeant Curtis shows saint-level patience asking for a license seven times while the driver insists he’s “traveling” (not driving), to a courtroom meltdown with Magistrate Ward Harshbarger counting to three like an exhausted parent before contempt cuffs come out — these interactions are pure radio gold. Patrick breaks down why these pseudo-legal tactics never work, from fake tags and “American National” claims to unauthorized practice of law (a third-degree felony, folks — Google Law degrees come with risks).

Then we pivot to squatters: the A&E series Squatters featuring Flash Shelton (great name) and his creative eviction methods, including reptile therapy to encourage an uncooperative occupant to leave. Florida law strongly favors owners — seven years of continuous occupation + paying taxes for adverse possession? Good luck with that.

Plus: Maddie the Surfer Girl’s killer after-show, Patrick’s Walmart flash drive rescue mission (thanks Bob & EZE!), 23 years of marriage wisdom, progress on the Florida Homestead Law Review article, and Gators baseball predictions (10-7 over Georgia, naturally).

Real law. Real chaos. Real laughs. If you’ve ever wanted to know how not to handle a traffic stop or protect your property from unwanted guests, this episode delivers.

Call 800-771-1025 with your sovereign stories or squatter nightmares. Heart and soul on the airwaves — stay safe, God bless, and Go Gators!

#AttorneyPatrickSmith #SovereignCitizens #Squatters #IFoughtTheLaw #FloridaLaw #AdversePossession #TravelingNotDriving #CourtroomChaos #FlashShelton #LivingTrust #EstatePlanning #RadioBanter #GoGators #TampaBayRadio #RealLawRealFun #MaddieTheSurferGirl

Buckle up for the fastest, funniest legal hour on radio as Attorney Patrick Smith takes on the wild world of Sovereign Citizens and Squatters &mdash; two groups united by their firm belief that rules are optional.
From a Clearwater traffic stop where Sergeant Curtis shows saint-level patience asking for a license seven times while the driver insists he&rsquo;s &ldquo;traveling&rdquo; (not driving), to a courtroom meltdown with Magistrate Ward Harshbarger counting to three like an exhausted parent before contempt cuffs come out &mdash; these interactions are pure radio gold. Patrick breaks down why these pseudo-legal tactics never work, from fake tags and &ldquo;American National&rdquo; claims to unauthorized practice of law (a third-degree felony, folks &mdash; Google Law degrees come with risks).
Then we pivot to squatters: the A&amp;E series Squatters featuring Flash Shelton (great name) and his creative eviction methods, including reptile therapy to encourage an uncooperative occupant to leave. Florida law strongly favors owners &mdash; seven years of continuous occupation + paying taxes for adverse possession? Good luck with that.
Plus: Maddie the Surfer Girl&rsquo;s killer after-show, Patrick&rsquo;s Walmart flash drive rescue mission (thanks Bob &amp; EZE!), 23 years of marriage wisdom, progress on the Florida Homestead Law Review article, and Gators baseball predictions (10-7 over Georgia, naturally).
Real law. Real chaos. Real laughs. If you&rsquo;ve ever wanted to know how not to handle a traffic stop or protect your property from unwanted guests, this episode delivers.
Call 800-771-1025 with your sovereign stories or squatter nightmares. Heart and soul on the airwaves &mdash; stay safe, God bless, and Go Gators!
#AttorneyPatrickSmith #SovereignCitizens #Squatters #IFoughtTheLaw #FloridaLaw #AdversePossession #TravelingNotDriving #CourtroomChaos #FlashShelton #LivingTrust #EstatePlanning #RadioBanter #GoGators #TampaBayRadio #RealLawRealFun #MaddieTheSurferGirl

I Fought the Law (and the Law Won): Sovereign Citizens, Squatters & Flash Shelton's Snake Tactics on The Attorney Patrick Smith Show

It’s a full-crew Saturday on the Attorney Patrick Smith Show — and yes, we had to restart the intro because “Love Is on the Line” showed up instead of “Hold On to What You Got.” Classic live radio chaos, but we stuck the landing like pros (Spike’s brave attempt at hitting the post is comedy gold).

Attorney Patrick Smith dives deep into trust funding — the make-or-break step that turns your revocable trust from expensive paper into actual protection. Learn which assets go in (bank accounts, homesteads, rentals, LLCs), which stay out (IRAs, life insurance, 401ks — with wild exceptions for minors and special needs), why POD/TOD designations aren’t enough, and the sacred homestead rules that can derail everything if you’re not careful. Maddie the Surfer Girl (fresh off her Religious Studies/Political Science award) nails the spousal joinder question like the TA she is.

Then we crack open the vault for a fan-favorite Sovereign Citizen remix set to “Walking on Sunshine” (complete with tasing, “I don’t talk to cops with glasses,” and pure radio gold). We tease next week’s epic episode on Sovereign Citizens + Squatters, take a real call from “not a sovereign citizen” Tom, and debate whether these folks have monthly meetings and cool flags.

Maddie the Surfer Girl delivers another Surf’s Up segment with headline-worthy legal drama: Dua Lipa suing Samsung for $15M over unauthorized image use, Miami cops suing Matt Damon & Ben Affleck, Taylor Swift fighting a “showgirl” trademark claim, and a family suing OpenAI after the FSU shooting. Plus, we roast Disney’s weirdest rules (no adult costumes, no real Snow White claims, balloon bans at Animal Kingdom) and celebrate Maddie’s huge announcement — she’s launching the official post-show recap! The Attorney Patrick Smith Show will never be the same.

Fishing triumphs, Gators predictions, ABBA-loving Maddie, and zero hesitation on funding that trust before it’s too late. Real stories, real law, real fun — with a side of sovereign citizen entertainment.

Call 800-771-1025 with your trust funding questions (or sovereign stories) and tune in next week. Heart and soul on the airwaves. Stay safe, God bless, and Go Gators!

#AttorneyPatrickSmith #TrustFunding #SovereignCitizens #MaddieTheSurferGirl #SurfUp #LivingTrust #EstatePlanning #FloridaLaw #HoldOnToWhatYouGot #DisneyRules #DuaLipa #TaylorSwift #OpenAI #AfterShow #RadioBanter #GoGators #TampaBayRadio #RealLawRealFun

It&rsquo;s a full-crew Saturday on the Attorney Patrick Smith Show &mdash; and yes, we had to restart the intro because &ldquo;Love Is on the Line&rdquo; showed up instead of &ldquo;Hold On to What You Got.&rdquo; Classic live radio chaos, but we stuck the landing like pros (Spike&rsquo;s brave attempt at hitting the post is comedy gold).
Attorney Patrick Smith dives deep into trust funding &mdash; the make-or-break step that turns your revocable trust from expensive paper into actual protection. Learn which assets go in (bank accounts, homesteads, rentals, LLCs), which stay out (IRAs, life insurance, 401ks &mdash; with wild exceptions for minors and special needs), why POD/TOD designations aren&rsquo;t enough, and the sacred homestead rules that can derail everything if you&rsquo;re not careful. Maddie the Surfer Girl (fresh off her Religious Studies/Political Science award) nails the spousal joinder question like the TA she is.
Then we crack open the vault for a fan-favorite Sovereign Citizen remix set to &ldquo;Walking on Sunshine&rdquo; (complete with tasing, &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t talk to cops with glasses,&rdquo; and pure radio gold). We tease next week&rsquo;s epic episode on Sovereign Citizens + Squatters, take a real call from &ldquo;not a sovereign citizen&rdquo; Tom, and debate whether these folks have monthly meetings and cool flags.
Maddie the Surfer Girl delivers another Surf&rsquo;s Up segment with headline-worthy legal drama: Dua Lipa suing Samsung for $15M over unauthorized image use, Miami cops suing Matt Damon &amp; Ben Affleck, Taylor Swift fighting a &ldquo;showgirl&rdquo; trademark claim, and a family suing OpenAI after the FSU shooting. Plus, we roast Disney&rsquo;s weirdest rules (no adult costumes, no real Snow White claims, balloon bans at Animal Kingdom) and celebrate Maddie&rsquo;s huge announcement &mdash; she&rsquo;s launching the official post-show recap! The Attorney Patrick Smith Show will never be the same.
Fishing triumphs, Gators predictions, ABBA-loving Maddie, and zero hesitation on funding that trust before it&rsquo;s too late. Real stories, real law, real fun &mdash; with a side of sovereign citizen entertainment.
Call 800-771-1025 with your trust funding questions (or sovereign stories) and tune in next week. Heart and soul on the airwaves. Stay safe, God bless, and Go Gators!
#AttorneyPatrickSmith #TrustFunding #SovereignCitizens #MaddieTheSurferGirl #SurfUp #LivingTrust #EstatePlanning #FloridaLaw #HoldOnToWhatYouGot #DisneyRules #DuaLipa #TaylorSwift #OpenAI #AfterShow #RadioBanter #GoGators #TampaBayRadio #RealLawRealFun

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