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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 70 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

What Is Probate?

Probate occurs after someone has passed away – it is the legal process in which a last will and testament is both verified and carried out. It ensures that property and possessions are distributed to the intended recipients and it ensures that debt is paid off. Probate also occurs when someone dies without a last will and testament. In this case, a probate court has to determine how to distribute the deceased assets.

At Powell, Jackman, Stevens & Ricciardi, P.A., our Fort Myers probate lawyers 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! - Se habla Español.

THE SERVICES OUR FORT MYERS PROBATE 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
Estate Planning
Will Contests
Trust Contests
Probate and Trust Litigation
Surviving Spouse's Right
Estate Taxes
Property Transfer
Wrongful Death

Beginning the process of probate or trust administration after the death of a loved one can feel overwhelming. Let our probate 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 with an experienced probate attorney in Fort Myers 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
Over 70 years' combined experience
One-on-one attention
Customized strategies
Accessible - 24 hour response time
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Read What Our Past Clients
have to Say About Us:

I like the way you take on projects with such seriousness and intent on getting the problem solved... as quickly as possible.
“Rita Jackman – thank you so much for all of your hard work! When running several businesses, it is comforting to know that you and your firm are in our corner to assist us with our legal matters and that you are just a phone call or email away. I like the ”

Dennis Rossman, Rossman Realty Group
His personal commitment to you as a client as well as his tenacious advocacy is unparalleled and yields outstanding results.
“Jorge Santana is clearly an outstanding person and one of the finest and most dedicated attorney's I have ever met. His personal commitment to you as a client as well as his tenacious advocacy is unparalleled and yields outstanding results. If you want a g”

Alan
Very happy with their services and would use them in a heartbeat again.
“My in-laws were involved in an auto accident and I contacted one of their lawyers and they immediately went to work making sure my in-laws had everything they needed for therapy, bills, etc. Once everyone finished therapy and was healing, they went to work getting one settlement and then went after another settlement. They negotiated any remaining bills and even gave us a discount for being a referral. Finally, they invited my in-laws over and took their time explaining everything so they would understand how their settlement was correctly paid to them. Very happy with their services and would use them in a heartbeat again.”

Darren Forman
Like family
“Jorge, I wanted to say thank you for all your hard work and personally tell you I appreciate everything you did. Thank you!”

Dustin
... I knew that I had found the attorney who would advocate for my family.
“From our first conversation, I knew that I had found the attorney who would advocate for my family. Jorge Santana is not just knowledgeable, he's caring and genuine...characteristics I never knew an attorney would have. I would recommend Mr. Santana to any”

Stephanie Booker

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