Trust • Experience • Results
Probate & Trusts
Our Probate & Trusts team at Barnes Walker provides compassionate guidance and trusted legal solutions to help families navigate estate administration with confidence and peace of mind.
Trust • Experience • Results
Probate & Trusts
At Barnes Walker, our attorneys have helped thousands of families navigate the complex process of probate and trust administration. We guide clients through paying debts, expenses, and taxes, and assist with transferring or selling assets when needed. Our team is here to answer the many questions that arise after the death or incapacity of a loved one, providing clarity and peace of mind during difficult times.
Our probate and trusts practice is led by highly credentialed attorneys: Jeffrey S. Goethe, board certified by The Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts, and Estates and a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel; Kevin M. Collver, who holds an advanced degree in Tax Law and deep knowledge of estate taxation; and Caroline M. Tschida, who brings fresh insight and dedication as part of our experienced team.
With decades of experience, Barnes Walker is trusted across Sarasota and Manatee Counties to deliver compassionate guidance and effective solutions for families facing probate and trust matters.
Trust • Experience • Results
Established 1995, built on
reputation, trust, and results
Established 1995,
built on reputation, trust, and results
Barnes Walker focuses on real estate law, estate planning, business law, and litigation. We also operate a full title company in-house, which means we handle everything from contracts and closings to title searches and escrow under one roof.
Whether it’s buying or selling property, structuring a business, or planning for the future, we provide practical, results-driven legal solutions that give our clients confidence and peace of mind.
We’ve been serving Sarasota and Manatee counties since 1995 and are proud to be one of the area’s most established busineses.
Law Firm that Delivers
Throughout Manatee and Sarasota Counties, clients choose our firm to represent them because we are:
- Accomplished strategists — For decades, our lawyers have worked closely with individuals and local businesses to craft creative solutions to a wide range of legal issues.
- Community-focused — As an established law firm, our attorneys exhibit a strong commitment to clients throughout the community by protecting what’s most important to them.
- Trusted counselors — Our firm’s attorneys have sterling reputations. Attorneys Jeffrey S. Goethe, Andre R. Perron, M. Brandon Robinson, and Garret T. Barnes have earned AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® for their high ethical standards and professional ability.
We take the responsibility of managing and resolving your legal issues seriously. In every instance, you will work one-on-one with an attorney who will diligently strive to create a lasting attorney-client relationship.
