Super Lawyers Top Rated Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer

When you need a wills, trusts, probate or real estate attorney in St. Petersburg, Florida, James W. Martin provides experience, knowledge and professionalism. Being Board Certified in Real Estate Law by The Florida Bar, he brings a rare perspective to every estate and probate case: expertise in Florida real estate law. And having written four volumes of Florida real estate legal forms books and seven volumes of books on Florida legal entities, he understands the nuances and practicalities of dealing with those estate assets.

Super Lawyers has rated James W. Martin as a Top Rated Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer, and he has also earned the highest professional ratings from Martindale, Avvo, Lawyers.com, and Justia as evidence of integrity, skill, and dedication to the practice of law.

James W. Martin studied mathematics at Georgia Tech and Stetson University earning a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Stetson University and a Juris Doctor degree in law from Stetson University College of Law (ranked #1 in the nation for legal writing and trial advocacy by U.S. News & World Report). He is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Stetson University College of Law and has been inducted into the Stetson University College of Law Hall of Fame.

Probate Administration in Pinellas County

There are three types of probate administration in Florida, and James W. Martin has advised clients in all of them: summary probate, formal probate, and ancillary probate. He has also provided legal advice to clients regarding homestead rights, exempt property, creditor claims, and court approvals. Some of the substantive probate laws are set forth in the Florida Probate Code, and probate procedures are set forth in the Florida Probate Rules promulgated by the Florida Supreme Court, as well as in Pinellas County local court rules.

Real Estate in Pinellas County

Attorney James W. Martin provides legal advice regarding the sale and purchase of real estate in Pinellas County, Florida, including homestead real estate and real estate held in trust and probate estates. His Florida Bar Board Certification in Real Estate Law gives clients a critical advantage. He advises clients on:

• Drafting and reviewing listing agreements
• Drafting and reviewing contracts for sale
• Drafting and reviewing closing documents
• Selling real estate held in probate, trust, or homestead

He is the author of multiple volumes on Florida real estate transactions published by West Publishing, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble, including the recently published volumes Florida Real Estate Sales Contracts and Florida Real Estate Lease Agreements.

Legal Entities in Florida Probate and Trust Estates

The primary legal entities held in Florida probate and trust estates are limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations. James W. Martin is the author of multiple volumes of legal forms books on legal entities published by West Publishing, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble, including the recently published volumes How to Form a Florida Business Corporation and How to Form a Florida LLC and How to Form a Florida Nonprofit Corporation.

Why Clients Choose James W. Martin, P.A.

• Over Five Decades of Law Practice Experience: Trusted advisor in probate and real estate law.
• Academic and Legal Excellence: Law professor and author of Florida legal forms books.
• Ratings: Peer-reviewed for ethics and ability across major legal rating services (Super Lawyers, Justia, Avvo, Lawyers.com, and Martindale).
• Board Certification: Real estate law expertise recognized by The Florida Bar.