EXPERIENCE & TRUST
Case Walkthroughs
A selection of probate matters Luke Johnson has handled in Lee County, Florida — signed and attested by the attorney on the case.
Attorney-Signed & Attested
Each case summary below reflects work personally handled and signed by Luke Johnson, Founding Attorney of Sunshine State Law, PLLC.
Summary Administration — Cleared in Under 30 Days
A widow came to us worried she'd lose the house where her late husband and her lived for years. He died with multiple debts and creditors. We filed a Summary Administration based on the homestead exemption, and within three weeks the court issued an order releasing the assets directly to her — no extended court involvement.
Estate Involved
Family home and bank accounts
Outcome
Assets transferred to surviving spouse without court supervision
Formal Administration with Minor Beneficiaries
When a young father passed unexpectedly, his estate had no plan in place. We guided the mother through Formal Administration, worked with the court to appoint a personal representative, and structured protections so the children's inheritance was held safely until adulthood.
Estate Involved
Mixed assets including investment accounts and real property
Outcome
Trust established for minor children; assets protected
Ancillary Administration for Out-of-State Decedent
An out-of-state family lost their mother, who owned a vacation condo in Fort Myers. We handled the Florida Ancillary Administration, coordinated with the home-state probate, and oversaw the sale of the condo so the proceeds could pass cleanly to the heirs.
Estate Involved
Florida vacation property owned by a non-resident
Outcome
Property sold and proceeds distributed to heirs
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