Probate
Naples Probate Attorney
Named personal representative or dealing with a loved one's estate? Forza Law PLLC guides families through Florida probate with clear steps and tax-aware advice.
- Help for personal representatives
- Formal and summary administration
- Tax-aware probate guidance
Talk With a Probate Attorney
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- Naples office on Golden Gate Pkwy
- Serving Collier and Lee County
- Estate and income tax reviewed together
- Se habla español
Florida probate, explained clearly
Florida probate can involve court filings, creditor claims, asset transfers, beneficiary notices and tax returns. Personal representatives can be held personally liable for mistakes like distributing assets too early.
Our probate attorneys help personal representatives, heirs and beneficiaries in Naples, Collier County and Lee County understand what is required and what comes next.
How our probate attorneys help
Opening the estate
Prepare and file the documents to start probate.
Formal or summary administration
Determine which process applies to the estate.
Assets and inventory
Identify probate and non-probate assets.
Creditor claims
Notify creditors and address claims against the estate.
Estate tax and income tax
Final returns, estate income tax and appreciated assets.
Distributions
Distribute property under the will or Florida law.
Why families choose Forza Law
Estate and income tax in the same review
Standard planning often looks at estate tax alone. We look at income, capital gains and gift tax too, so your plan works for the people who inherit.
Built for business and property owners
Your plan accounts for business ownership, real estate holdings and multi-entity structures, not just a basic set of documents.
You always know where you stand
We explain your options in plain terms so your documents are set up for real-world use, not just legal sufficiency.
A plan that keeps up with your life
As you buy, sell, grow a business or go through life changes, we stay available to update your plan.
How it works
Reach out
Call our Naples office or send the short form. We will follow up to set a time to talk.
Consultation
We review your assets, your goals and your potential exposure, including tax.
A clear path forward
We outline next steps, prepare your documents and walk you through signing and what comes after.
Your attorneys
Brianna Ayala
Managing Attorney
Brianna focuses primarily on estate planning and also advises clients in probate. Before joining Forza Law, she ran her own law practice for five years. J.D., Ave Maria School of Law.
Brian Zingaretti
Attorney
Brian focuses on federal and state tax strategy for individuals and businesses. Before practicing law, he spent a decade in public accounting. J.D., cum laude, Ave Maria School of Law.
Serving Naples and Southwest Florida
Our office is at 2640 Golden Gate Pkwy, Suite 111, in Naples. We work with clients throughout Collier County and Lee County.
- Naples
- Marco Island
- Bonita Springs
- Estero
- Fort Myers
- Cape Coral
- Collier County
- Lee County
Frequently asked questions
No. Assets in a trust, accounts with beneficiary designations and property held jointly with survivorship rights can pass outside probate.
A straightforward formal administration often takes several months. Estates with real estate, business interests, tax questions or disputes can take longer.
Florida intestacy law decides who inherits. The estate may still need probate, and the court appoints a personal representative.
Yes. Florida law generally allows reasonable compensation based on the estate and the work involved.
Get help with probate
Call our Naples office or send a message to schedule a consultation.