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Inheritance Attorney Here To Serve You
If you searched for an inheritance attorney near me, you are in the right place. We help beneficiaries, personal representatives, and trustees resolve inheritance questions, conflicts over wills, trusts, and estate property.
Our team reviews your documents quickly, explains deadlines and options in plain language, and provides a written scope and budget before any work begins. We serve Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas counties as well all of Florida with in-person and/or secure video meetings.
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What We Help With
• Reading and explaining wills and trusts
• Opening probate and securing property
• Guiding personal representatives and trustees
• Preparing deeds and handling homestead issues
• Noticing creditors and resolving claims
• Accounting, distributions, and final receipts
• Will and trust disputes when capacity or pressure is a concern
• Out of state families with Florida property
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Florida Probate at a Glance
Most estates in Florida are settled through summary administration or formal administration.
The right path depends on asset value, debt, and the type of property involved. We explain which process fits, what papers are needed, and how long each step usually takes in Sarasota and Manatee courts.
You may need probate to transfer title when assets are only in the decedent’s name. Some assets pass outside probate by beneficiary designation or by trust. Bring us the will, any trust, recent statements, and the deed, and we will map the best path for you.
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Wills, Trusts, And Property Transfers
We review wills and trusts, confirm who should serve, and prepare the papers needed to transfer real estate, bank accounts, and business interests. For real property we coordinate deeds and title work through our in house team so you have one point of contact from court to closing.
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Guidance For Personal Representatives And Trustees
The job carries duties and deadlines. We help you secure property, publish and serve notices, manage claims, file required accountings, and make distributions that match the will or trust and Florida law.
You will always know the next step and the date it is due.
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Out Of State Families And Ancillary Probate
If the decedent lived elsewhere but owned Florida property, an ancillary probate may be required.
We coordinate with your home state attorney, handle the Florida filings, and prepare the deed so you can sell or keep the property without delay.
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Why Choose Our Firm
• Focus on inheritance, probate, and trusts every day
• Weekly work in Sarasota and Manatee courts
• Clear communication and secure online document access
• In house title support for deeds and homestead issues
• Local reputation for practical solutions and steady results
Our inheritance attorneys are accomplished, and board certified in Wills, Trusts, and Litigation issues and will provide you with professional solutions.
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Local Offices And Service Area
We meet clients at our Bradenton and Sarasota offices and by secure video. Parking is easy and the buildings are accessible.
Serving Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, Palmetto, Longboat Key, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Venice, and nearby communities. If you searched for inheritance attorneys near me in any of these areas, we can help.
Why Clients Trust Barnes Walker
For more than three decades, families and fiduciaries across Florida have relied on Barnes Walker for practical, results-driven legal representation.
We approach every inheritance dispute with preparation, discretion, and respect, helping clients find solutions that protect both their financial and emotional well-being.
- Experienced probate litigation attorneys
- Offices in Sarasota, Bradenton, and Lakewood Ranch & Florida
- Integrated estate planning and litigation practice
- Personalized attention from start to finish
