Office Address
8695 College Parkway Suite 202, Fort Myers, Florida 33919
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Patrone Bentley Law Group
A Legacy of Excellence with attorneys who tailor each case to the client’s unique needs. There is no ‘one size fits all.’
Get in touch with us at (239) 747-7102.
Preserve Your Legacy, Secure Your Future
At Patrone Bentley Law Group, we understand the unique circumstances and challenges families face. Our experienced attorneys provide tailored estate planning and probate solutions to safeguard your legacy, minimize tax liabilities, and ensure a smooth transition.
Practice areas
Comprehensive Estate Planning
We create personalized plans to meet your goals,
minimize tax, and safeguard your family's interests. This includes Last Will and Testaments, Power of Attorneys, Health Care Surrogates, Living Wills and HIPPA disclosures.
Advanced Trust Structures
We design trusts to manage assets, preserve wealth, and
protect families, including family members who may have unique or special needs.
Probate and Trust Administration
We represent individuals while serving as Personal
Representative and/or Trustee. We guide our clients through the complexities and
process, ensuring the Testator and/or Settlor’s wishes are carried out efficiently and legally.
Form 706 Estate Tax Return Preparation
Our firm is capable of drafting and filing
Estate Tax Returns whether for portability of a spouse’s unused exemption or if there is
a tax due.
Litigation
We offer experienced representation in estate disputes, trust litigation,
guardianship litigation and other legal matters.
Guardianship
We represent Limited or Plenary Guardians who are responsible for incapacitated people. We also represent other family members who may wish to contest a guardianship. Our longstanding presence in the local legal community enhances our ability to navigate legal matters such as these.
MEET OUR TEAM
Andre J. Patrone
Shareholder
Andre J. Patrone is a seasoned legal professional with over 35 years of experience in Southwest Florida, providing estate planning and probate solutions for high-net-worth individuals and families. He is known for his expertise in strategies to protect and preserve wealth, minimize tax implications, and legal arrangements to manage assets and property.
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Andre has extensive experience in estate taxation and estate tax planning. He honed his skills as a tax specialist at a major accounting firm, gaining insights into business, finance, and tax law. This enables him to navigate complex legal and financial matters with clarity.
Elizabeth Claire Bentley
Shareholder
Elizabeth Claire Bentley is an attorney specializing in estate planning, probate, trust administration, and guardianship. Her client-centered service and attention to detail ensure that her clients receive personalized guidance to achieve their estate planning goals.
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Elizabeth has experience in civil litigation, real estate, and foreclosures, giving her a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape. Her legal understanding and commitment to her clients earned her the highest "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell & Company.
Lauren Canterna Drasites
Associate
Lauren Canterna Drasites brings a fresh perspective and a deep understanding of estate planning, probate, trust administration, and guardianship to her practice, serving individuals and families with personalized and compassionate care.
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Lauren's academic background, with a Bachelor's degree in Economics and a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) with honors from Suffolk University Law School, underscores her sharp analytical skills and her commitment to excellent early legal experience focused on estate planning, probate, and trust administration, providing her with a strong foundation in crucial legal areas.
Client Testimonials
I highly recommend, Andre J. Patrone, along with his entire firm, Patrone Kemp & Bentley, P.A.. I had had the opportunity to have him represent me in a variety of legal matters, for over 35 years. Hands down - the very best!
I have used Ms Bentley to deal with probate and Trust issues. She is very good at communicating with you and explaining everything. I will continue to use her for ongoing estate issues.
Andre is brilliant. I have left the Fort Myers area and one of my biggest regrets is that I could not take Andre with me. His work has been invaluable to my husband and me
Peer Testimonials
I know Mrs. Bentley from two different perspectives: (1) as a fellow attorney and (2) as one of her clients. In both worlds, she exhibits the upmost professionalism and work ethic. She is courteous and strong as an advocate for her client's needs, but she is also approachable and caring while dealing with very difficult emotional topics. I would highly recommend her to anyone who asks.
I highly recommend Elizabeth Bentley, Esq. for handling of will and probate matters. She is very intelligent, approachable, a great communicator and is an ethical attorney. She is very professional and proficient. I am confident of her skills and abilities. I highly recommend her without hesitation.
Elizabeth is an excellent attorney. She cares deeply about her clients and passionately represents them. We refer cases to her knowing the high level of service, professionalism and knowledge they will receive with Elizabeth.
Ms. Bentley is an exceptional attorney, both in her trust and estates practice and in her guardianship practice . I find her to be very ethical and to exhibit good judgment in high pressure situations.
I think Elizabeth is an outstanding lawyer. I have known her for four or five years now and have worked a number of cases both with and against her. She has, at all times, exhibited the highest level of professionalism and competence.
Elizabeth is an excellent attorney possessing substantial legal acumen and competence in the legal field she practices in.
Our office
8695 College Parkway Suite 202, Fort Myers, Florida 33919
Business Hours
- Mon - Fri
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- Sat - Sun
- Closed