DUNCAN LAW FIRM P.A.

Practice Areas

Estate Administration

Our firm works with clients at all stages of the administration of an estate. After the death of a loved one, our firm will provide the personal representative the best advice available to distribute your loved one’s property in accordance with the terms of their Will. We work with families upon the death of their loved one in a caring, compassionate manner. We will review the Will if there is one and obtain information about the heirs of the decedent. We assist the Executor in gathering the assets of the decedent; make any required payments including the funeral bill, and make distributions of assets to the beneficiaries. We prepare any necessary Notices of Administration and any final income tax returns that are required.

Guardianship and Legal Capacity

If family members or someone close to you becomes physically disabled or mentally incapacitated, they may become financially vulnerable. When it’s necessary to intervene, to protect that person, a guardianship is a formal legal process that puts a guardian in control of their financial and personal affairs. This can be a complex area of law and we assist our clients in petitioning the court to determine incapacity and to appoint a guardian. Our attorneys help obtain a doctor’s formal evaluation as to the person’s mental capacity, and attend the guardianship hearing with you. Once a designated guardian is appointed by the court, we assist in periodic reporting to the court on expenses and decisions on behalf of the ward. We consult on the need for Guardianships and the alternatives to Guardianships. If you believe you know someone who requires this service, we will assist you in the Guardianship process. We represent clients in guardianships throughout Southwest Florida.