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Your Probate Advocates

Fort Myers Probate Attorney

Call (239) 970-6844 today for client-dedicated advocacy.

Probate or Trust Administration can be dismaying after the emotional upheaval surrounding the death of a loved one. If you are facing a legal issue regarding probate, you will want to secure the help of a skilled probate and trust attorney.

With more than 50 years of combined experience, we can:

Evaluate what probate process is best for the circumstances
Avoid delays in administration
Address and any risks to efficient administration
Communicate an effective plan to complete the process
Keep clients and beneficiaries informed throughout the process

At Powell, Jackman, Stevens & Ricciardi, P.A., we are dedicated to quality legal service that exceeds our clients' expectations, and we are proud of our many successes representing clients in probate and trust administration.

Contact Your Advocates today for a free consultation!

SERVICES OUR FORT MYERS PROBATE AND TRUST ATTORNEYS OFFER

We can help you in areas of probate including and not limited to:

Formal Estate Administration
Summary Probate Administration
Ancillary Probate Administration
Disposition without Administration
Beneficiary Rights
Trust Administration
Asset Protection
Will Contests
Trust Contests
Probate and Trust Litigation
Surviving Spouse's Rights

Beginning the process of probate or trust administration after the death of a loved one can feel overwhelming. Let our attorneys simplify the process for you and give you peace of mind knowing that everything is in order and progressing

There are several different types of probate administration. Determining which type is necessary depends on several factors including the value of the decedent's estate, time since the decedent's death, and place of decedent's domicile.

Request a free consultation to learn more about your legal options.

We Can Simplify a Complex Probate Situation And Trust Issues for You

When you need legal representation to assist you with any matter surrounding probate or trust administration, our Fort Myers probate lawyers have the training and experience to handle your unique circumstances and know how to best approach your case. We pride ourselves on our ability to avoid unnecessary probate administration delays. Our success is your satisfaction.

Call (239) 970-6844 today for a free case evaluation!

How We're Different:

Dedicated & caring service
65 years' combined experience
One-on-one attention
Customized strategies
Accessible - 24 hour response time
El abogado habla español

Read What Our Past Clients
have to Say About Us:

Joe will be my lawyer in the future.
“Joe will be my lawyer in the future.”

Sharon
... he is a straight shooter, honest, fair, tough, understanding and above all loyal.
“When seeking an attorney it is important to hire a professional that will be honest, winning is important but conducting ones self with honesty and integrity is more so. I hired Jorge Santana to represent me in a matter that was extremely important, my chi”

Joe Canete
... proceeded with a brilliant plan to deal with our legal issue.
“Adam Stevens was easy to speak with, he listened to our situation, carefully reviewed our documents and proceeded with a brilliant plan to deal with our legal issue. We would certainly recommend Mr. Stevens to anyone who needs solid, no nonsense, professio”

Toni Latino
Adam Stevens is an incredibly effective attorney.
“Adam Stevens is an incredibly effective attorney. We are pleased with how responsive he was to our needs, even responding to our emails on weekends and evenings. Adam is a very knowledgeable and honest attorney. We have been working with Adam for 9 months ”

John S.
I would highly recommend their firm!
“My husband and I met Adam Stevens and Rita Jackman about 2 years ago. My husband was relieved from his employer, unexpectedly, in March 2012. He had been with his employer for 23 years and had worked his way up to the top position in the company. He was th”

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Meet Our Attorneys

William M. Powell, Esq. Partner
Rita M. Jackman Partner
Adam J. Stevens Partner
Richard M. Ricciardi, Jr. Partner
Jorge Santana Partner

William M. Powell, Esq. Partner

Although William M. Powell, Esq. is well-versed in a variety of legal matters and case types, he has built a strong reputation through his focus on personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Your Advocates are proud to have him as a member of our law firm. He shares our passion for helping people in need and prioritizes our clients’ needs. Read More
Rita M. Jackman Partner

Ms. Jackman’s unwavering ambition and leadership has provided clients and will provide her future clients a star in this profession. Ms. Jackman is a relentless researcher and preparer who handles her client tasks with a tremendous amount of preparation and thought. Ms. Jackman was born and raised in Cape Coral, Florida which has worked to benefits her practice and the clients that she serves. Read More
Adam J. Stevens Partner

Mr. Stevens has found his niche by becoming a litigation attorney and understands that communication between an attorney and client are paramount to obtaining favorable results. Mr. Stevens is known for taking on any and all types of cases no matter how difficult or routine they may be. Mr. Stevens is known as an aggressive attorney, though at the same time understands that some cases require a more patience to ensure a favorable result. Mr. Stevens does not shy away from challenging legal issues and has litigated complex matters against municipalities, international unions, large banking institutions, and several insurance companies. Read More
Richard M. Ricciardi, Jr. Partner

His experience in litigation provides him the ability to identify and isolate potential areas of conflict and effectively counsel clients around potential pitfalls. Mr. Ricciardi believes that proper estate planning, real estate counsel, and business planning are areas of importance to everyone. Protecting and dispensing clients' various interests, assets, and lifetime earnings can make the difference between a comfortable retirement and wasting thousands of dollars in assets and earnings. Specialized knowledge, experience and attention to detail in these areas is therefore critically important. Read More
Jorge Santana Partner

Attorney Jorge J. Santana, Jr. is an American born Cuban-American, fluent in both English and Spanish. Jorge left Miami to join us here in beautiful and peaceful Fort Myers, Florida in March 2015. He has an extreme love for the law, which is only overshadowed by his desire to help all those in need. His reputation for fairness, hard work and honesty is respected by all his clients and attorneys. Read More