For over 38 years, Barbara M. Pizzolato has been a steadfast guide for families navigating the complexities of estate planning, probate, and trust administration. Her firm, Barbara M. Pizzolato, P.A., continues to serve individuals, families, and business owners across Lee County, Collier County, Charlotte County, and the broader Southwest Florida region. With a practice that began in New York in 1994 and relocated to Florida in 2002, the firm has built a reputation for personalized, thorough legal counsel.
Estate planning is not merely about drafting documents; it is about crafting a strategy that protects assets, provides for loved ones, and establishes decision-making authority in times of incapacity. Common tools include wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and living wills. The firm also handles probate administration, the court-supervised process of settling an estate, and trust administration, which involves managing and distributing trust assets according to the grantor's terms. Additionally, business owners receive assistance with succession planning, ensuring a smooth transition of their enterprises upon retirement, incapacity, or death.
"Estate planning is about more than documents. It's about giving families clarity and confidence in the face of the unexpected," said Barbara M. Pizzolato, founder of Barbara M. Pizzolato, P.A. "Our approach has always been to listen closely to each client's goals and to build a plan that reflects their specific circumstances and values." Her dedication to client-centered service is evident in her long-standing practice and her recognition as an AV Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell since 2014.
Ms. Pizzolato's credentials are extensive. She earned her B.A. from Stony Brook University in 1982 and her J.D. from New York Law School in 1987. She is licensed to practice in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Florida. Her professional affiliations include WealthCounsel, the Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate & Trust Law and Tax Law Sections, the American Bar Association's Practice Management and Tax Law Sections, the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, and Rotary South of Fort Myers.
The firm's new location at 8660 College Pkwy, Suite 400, Fort Myers, FL 33919, [see map](https://www.google.com/maps) reflects its continued growth and commitment to serving the community. For more information about services offered, visit [Pizzolato Law](https://pizzolatolaw.com/).
