Tampa Bay's longest-standing estate planning firm brings five decades of legal expertise, a faith-grounded philosophy, and genuine compassion to every family we serve.
Why Families Trust Us
One of the oldest estate planning firms in the region, with over five decades of trusted service to Tampa Bay families.
We have guided families through estate and life planning across multiple generations — a legacy of trust built one family at a time.
Every prospective client receives a complimentary consultation to review existing documents or explore a new plan — no cost, no obligation.
Proudly serving individuals and families throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, and Hernando counties.
Legal excellence should not be reserved for the wealthy. We deliver the highest quality counsel at fees accessible to families at every stage of life.
We plan for living as much as for leaving — addressing financial, social, legal, and spiritual dimensions of your life in one coordinated plan.
Practice Areas
From foundational documents to complex trust planning, we bring five decades of expertise to every matter we handle.
Customized plans that protect your assets, honor your wishes, and secure your family's future — going far beyond a simple will.
Avoid the cost and delay of probate with a properly prepared and funded living trust for a smooth, private transfer of your estate.
A legally sound, thoughtfully drafted will ensures your intentions are carried out exactly as you direct, providing peace of mind.
We guide executors and trustees through every step — managing assets, resolving complexities, ensuring smooth transition of wealth.
Tailored to seniors' unique needs — long-term care planning and Medicaid eligibility to protect dignity and financial security.
Ensure your voice is heard even when you cannot speak for yourself with a complete healthcare surrogate, living will, and POA.
Estate planning grounded in Biblical principles — integrating stewardship, generosity, and legacy into a plan that reflects your values.
Resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively with experienced mediators fostering open communication for mutually beneficial solutions.
Our Story
In 1970, attorney John Grant opened his first law office in a second-floor walk-up above a barbershop in Tampa Bay. More than five decades later, Tampa Estate Planners stands as one of the oldest and most respected estate planning firms in the region — having guided countless families, many of them into their second and third generation of clients, through life's most consequential decisions.
Our philosophy sets us apart: we do not simply plan for death. We plan for life. From the moment a plan is put in place until the very end, we focus on making life easier — socially, financially, and spiritually. We are strong believers in philanthropy, legacy, and generosity.
Tampa Estate Planners operates from a Biblical and Christian worldview, integrating legal expertise with spiritual principles to serve families who want their estate plan to reflect their faith. Through strategic partnerships with accounting, financial planning, and charitable organizations, we deliver the highest legal excellence with courtesy, compassion, and fees that ordinary people can afford.
"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed."
— Proverbs 15:22
What Sets Us Apart
Six principles that have guided our service to Tampa Bay families for over five decades.
We specialize in keeping your estate out of probate — including the preparation and proper funding of revocable living trusts — so your family inherits seamlessly, not painfully.
Our focus extends from today through end of life: financial ease, family harmony, and a plan that serves you every step of the way — not just at the end.
Rooted in a Biblical and Christian worldview, our approach integrates legal excellence with spiritual principles, making us uniquely equipped to serve families of faith.
We have guided families through estate and life planning across multiple generations — a testament to the enduring trust our clients place in our counsel.
We partner with accountants, financial planners, and charitable organizations to deliver coordinated, comprehensive planning that no single advisor could provide alone.
We help clients design giving strategies that maximize tax advantages — enabling greater generosity toward causes and communities that matter most to them.
How We Work
A clear, compassionate process designed around you — from first conversation to lifelong support.
We begin with a no-cost consultation to review your existing documents or explore what a new plan would look like for your family — no pressure, just clarity.
We take time to understand your full picture: family dynamics, financial situation, values, faith, and long-term wishes — because great planning starts with deep listening.
Working alongside our network of financial, accounting, and charitable partners, we craft a coordinated plan tailored precisely to your goals and your family's needs.
Our team prepares all necessary legal documents — and critically, ensures your trust and other instruments are properly funded so they work exactly as intended.
Life changes, and so should your plan. We remain a long-term partner, ready to update your documents and guide your family through every chapter that follows.
Common Questions
A will directs who receives your assets after death, but it must pass through probate — a public, court-supervised process that can be costly and time-consuming. A revocable living trust transfers assets privately and immediately, bypassing probate entirely. Both have a role in a complete estate plan, and we help you determine the right combination for your situation.
The most effective way to avoid probate is through a properly prepared and funded revocable living trust. Funding is critical — simply creating the trust is not enough. We specialize in both the preparation and the funding process to ensure your plan actually works when your family needs it most.
Yes. We offer complimentary consultations for prospective clients who want to review existing estate planning documents or explore creating new ones. It is a no-obligation conversation designed to give you clarity and direction.
We serve clients throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, and Hernando counties in the Tampa Bay area.
A complete estate plan typically includes a will or living trust, a durable power of attorney, a healthcare surrogate designation, and a living will (advance directive). Each document plays a distinct and important role — together they ensure your financial and medical wishes are carried out and that someone you trust is empowered to act on your behalf.
We take a whole-life approach — planning not just for the end of life but for financial and social ease throughout life. Our Biblically grounded philosophy, multi-generational client relationships, and team-based model integrating legal, financial, and charitable expertise make our planning distinctively comprehensive and personally meaningful.
Absolutely. We are strong advocates for philanthropy and generosity. We help clients design giving strategies that honor their values while utilizing available tax advantages — so your generosity goes further, both in impact and in financial benefit to your estate.
Take the First Step
Schedule your complimentary consultation today. No cost, no obligation — just clarity about the future you want to create for the people you love most.
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