# Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP > https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com > Last Updated: 2026-06-19 With offices in St. Petersburg, Legacy Protection Lawyers provides advice and representation to individuals and families throughout the Tampa Bay area in estate planning, probate and trust administration, and will and trust litigation. We are a team of St. Petersburg estate planning, probate & trust lawyers who have spent years and devoted our careers toward building a law firm that is responsive to the needs of Tampa Bay families working to secure their financial future, health and happiness. ## Contact - Phone: +1-727-471-5868 - Address: 100 2nd Ave S, Suite 900, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 ## Locations - St. Petersburg, FL - +1-727-471-5868 Areas served: St. Petersburg ## Practice Areas - Estate Planning - Advance Directive - Asset Protection - Business Succession - Estate Planning For Professionals - Long-Term Care Planning - Outside General Counsel - Trust Planning - Wills - Wealth Preservation - St. Petersburg Estate Planning FAQ ## Attorneys - William Battle McQueen: https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/our-team/william-battle-mcqueen/ Bill uses his experience and various talents as an attorney-at-law, CPA, entrepreneur, consultant, and licensed funeral director. - Joseph W.: https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/our-team/joseph-w-fleece-iii/ Mr. Fleece’s practice has focused on estate, trust, and fiduciary litigation for the past 37 years and he has been involved in many complex cases throughout Florida. - Nicole Bell Cleland: https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/our-team/nicole-bell-cleland/ Nicole enjoys reading, traveling, college football, Cuban food, and spending time with her family and friends. - Morgan M. McQueen: https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/our-team/morgan-m-mcqueen/ Morgan M. McQueen Being a 3rd generation native of St. Petersburg, Morgan’s roots in her hometown grow deep and wide. After graduation from The Canterbury School of Florida, she attended the University of Florida where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Morgan then wo... - Clare McQueen Sater: https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/our-team/clare-mcqueen-sater/ Clare McQueen Sater After graduating from St. Petersburg High School (as did her grandmother and namesake Clara), Clare attended the University of Florida, where she pursued her love for the arts by attaining her bachelor’s degree in Art History. Post undergrad, Clare went to Stetson University Coll... - Joshua R. Blakeney: https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/our-team/joshua-r-blakeney/ Joshua R. Blakeney Josh grew up on the gulf coast of Texas and after graduating from High School attended Texas State University, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in philosophy. During summer breaks, Josh would spend time with his family, who moved to the St. Petersburg area shortly after he ... - Kira Doyle: https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/our-team/kira-doyle/ Kira Doyle, Of Counsel Prior to joining Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP, in an ‘Of Counsel’ position, Kira Doyle was an associate attorney at several local law firms before founding her own practice in 2010. Kira focuses her law practice on helping individuals and businesses protect their assets and ... - Douglas M. Williamson: https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/our-team/douglas-m-williamson/ Douglas M. Williamson, Of Counsel Douglas M. Williamson was born in Elyria, Ohio and is a member of the Florida Bar. He graduated from Wake Forest University with honors in 1973 and Stetson University College of Law in 1976. Doug became a Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer in 1988 and focused his pr... ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/ - Attorneys: https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/our-team/ - Blog: https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/blog/ - Contact: https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/contact-us/ ## Social Profiles - https://www.facebook.com/legacyprotectionlawyers - https://twitter.com/Legacy_Lawyers - https://www.linkedin.com/company/24969870 ## Reviews - Rating: 5/5 based on 239 reviews ## Practice Area Details ### St. Petersburg Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Lawyers https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/ Our St. Petersburg estate planning lawyers draft wills, trusts & advance directives & help with Florida probate administration & litigation. ### St. Petersburg Advance Directive Lawyer https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/st-petersburg-estate-planning/advance-directives/ Our St. Petersburg advance directive lawyers draft advance directives, powers of attorney, health care surrogate, living wills & DNRO. ### St. Petersburg Asset Protection Lawyer https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/st-petersburg-estate-planning/asset-protection/ St. Petersburg asset protection lawyers Legacy Protection Lawyers engage in asset protection in Tampa Bay with LLCs, family partnerships & premarital agreements. ### St. Petersburg Business Succession Lawyer https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/st-petersburg-estate-planning/business-succession/ Without intentional succession planning, many family businesses will not survive beyond their founders, contact us today. ### St. Petersburg Estate Planning Lawyer https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/st-petersburg-estate-planning/ Our St. Petersburg estate planning lawyers help with Florida wills, trusts, advance directives & long-term care planning. ### St. Petersburg Estate Planning Resources For Professionals https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/st-petersburg-estate-planning/professionals/ At Legacy Protection Lawyers, we work closely with other professional advisors. ### St. Petersburg Long-Term Care Planning Lawyer https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/st-petersburg-estate-planning/long-term-care-planning/ Our St. Petersburg long-term care planning lawyers provide long-term care planning in Tampa Bay so people can qualify for Medicaid nursing care ### St. Petersburg Outside General Counsel https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/st-petersburg-estate-planning/outside-general-counsel/ Legacy Protection Lawyers provides outside general counsel services by working closely with members of senior management, in-house attorneys and other outside counsel. ### St. Petersburg Trust Planning Lawyer https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/st-petersburg-estate-planning/trust-planning/ Proper trust planning can provide, in addition to many other benefits, the necessary asset protection to help preserve your legacy. ### St. Petersburg Wills Lawyer https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/st-petersburg-estate-planning/wills/ St. Petersburg wills lawyers Legacy Protection Lawyers draft & revise valid & enforceable wills in Tampa Bay to distribute assets & name a guardian. ### St. Petersburg Wealth Preservation Lawyer https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/st-petersburg-estate-planning/wealth-preservation/ Contact us to begin a recommended legacy plan and start to draft the necessary documents to implement your legacy plan. ### St. Petersburg Estate Planning FAQ https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/st-petersburg-estate-planning/faq/ We address some of the most common questions regarding estate planning. ### Estate Planning Newsletter https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/resources/estate-planning-newsletter/ Learn More about Estate Planning We are pleased to provide you with a digital copy of our firm newsletter Insight on Estate Planning. We welcome the opportunity to answer any questions you might have about the subjects discussed in our current or archived editions. 2024 Newsletters October/November ... ## Recent Articles ### Can A Beneficiary Serve As A Personal Representative? https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/can-a-beneficiary-serve-as-a-personal-representative/ (2026-06-18) Need to choose your personal representative? At Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP, our St. Petersburg estate planning attorneys can provide sound advice that will help prevent disputes and to ensure that your loved ones are protected. ### What Are The Pros And Cons Of Probate? https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-probate/ (2026-06-12) At Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP, our St. Petersburg Florida probate administration lawyer can review the facts of your case and help you determine whether the process is right for you and your family. ### Four Benefits Of Drafting A Trust https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/four-benefits-of-drafting-a-trust/ (2026-06-05) Trusts have many benefits but only if they are properly executed. At Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP, our St. Petersburg Florida trust planning attorney can help establish your trust and ensure it is funded properly. ### How To Protect Family Heirlooms From Probate https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/how-to-protect-family-heirlooms-from-probate/ (2026-05-20) At Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP, our St. Petersburg estate planning lawyer can draft the documents you need to ensure that you, your family, and your property is protected in Florida. ### What Happens When There Are No Heirs To An Estate In Florida? https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/what-happens-when-there-are-no-heirs-to-an-estate-in-florida/ (2026-05-13) Going through the Florida probate process is always somewhat complex but it becomes particularly challenging when an estate has no known heirs. At Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP, our St. Petersburg probate administration lawyer can help. ### What To Bring To Your Consultation With An Estate Planning Lawyer https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/what-to-bring-to-your-consultation-with-an-estate-planning-lawyer/ (2026-05-06) If you are thinking about estate planning in Florida, do not wait to contact our experienced St. Petersburg estate planning lawyer. At Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP, we can answer your questions and create the documents you need. ### What Property Is Exempt From Probate In Florida? https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/what-property-is-exempt-from-probate-in-florida/ (2026-04-24) At Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP, our St. Petersburg Florida estate planning attorney can outline the options available, help you determine which one is right for you, and ensure that you and your family are protected from probate. ### What Causes Delays During Probate? https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/what-causes-delays-during-probate/ (2026-04-16) At Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP, our St. Petersburg probate administration attorney can help you through the probate process, resolve any dispute that arises, and ensure no mistakes are made that could delay Florida proceedings. ### What Are The Different Types Of Power Of Attorney In Florida? https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-power-of-attorney-in-florida/ (2026-04-01) Drafting a power of attorney can help protect you and your family in Florida, but there are many different types available. At Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP, our St. Petersburg advance directive attorney can outline your options. ### Common Mistakes Made By Personal Representatives During Probate Administration https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/common-mistakes-made-by-personal-representatives-during-probate-administration/ (2026-03-25) If you are heading into probate to administer someone’s estate, our St. Petersburg probate administration attorney can help. At Legacy Protection Lawyers, LLP, our attorneys can guide you through probate process in Florida. ## Frequently Asked Questions Q: How secure is this? A: LawPay is responsible for the security of the cardholder data that our virtual terminal possesses and transmits. LawPay's online portal is certified as a Level 1 Service Provider, this being the highest security level available. PAY AN INVOICE PAY A RETAINER OR MAKE A DEPOSIT --- Detailed version — see https://www.legacyprotectionlawyers.com/llms.txt for summary Generated by MileMark Schema Pro