Category: Trusts and Estates Law
Location (State/City): Florida / Clearwater
Full Name or Firm Name: Caitlin M. Powell
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Practice Areas (Category): Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Trusts and Estates
Years of Experience: Since 2015
Licensing and Bar Admissions: Florida Bar
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Complete Office Address: 311 Park Place Blvd, Suite 300, Clearwater, FL 33759
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Contact Info (Phone, Email, Website): 813-225-2500, Not available, https://www.jpfirm.com/people/caitlin-m-powell/
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Education: Florida State University, J.D., 2015
Firm Headquarters (if applicable): Tampa, Florida
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Caitlin M. Powell Trusts and Estates Lawyer in Clearwater, Florida

Caitlin M. Powell is a Clearwater, Florida attorney focusing her practice on trusts and estates, including probate, trust, and guardianship litigation. She has been practicing law since 2015 and brings extensive experience representing individuals and entities throughout Florida. Her work covers estate and trust administration, guardianship disputes, and complex litigation matters.

Caitlin began her legal career with a strong focus on probate and trust law, starting as a volunteer with the North Florida Office of Public Guardian while in law school. She later practiced in Naples and Miami, where she handled estate and trust administration, probate disputes, and cases involving undue influence, exploitation of vulnerable adults, and civil theft. Since joining Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP in 2019, Caitlin has continued to build her career in Clearwater as part of the firm’s Trusts and Estates team.

She is active within the Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section and serves on both the Probate Law and Procedure Committee and the Guardianship, Power of Attorney, and Advance Directives Committee. With her deep roots in Tampa and strong knowledge of Florida probate and trust matters, Caitlin serves families, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries facing difficult estate-related challenges.

For legal support with probate, trust, or guardianship issues in Clearwater, call 813-225-2500 or visit the office at 311 Park Place Blvd, Suite 300, Clearwater, FL 33759.

Services by Topic

Probate Litigation

• Handling will contests and disputes over estate administration

• Guidance in contested probate matters

• Representation for beneficiaries and heirs in probate court

• Addressing claims of undue influence or fraud

Trust Administration and Disputes

• Advising trustees on fiduciary duties

• Representing beneficiaries in contested trust matters

• Resolving disputes involving trust distributions

• Addressing claims of breach of fiduciary duty

Guardianship Matters

• Establishing guardianships for vulnerable adults

• Representing parties in contested guardianship proceedings

• Guidance on guardianship administration and reporting

• Cases involving exploitation or neglect concerns

Estate Administration

• Support with probate filings and estate management

• Assistance for personal representatives

• Handling creditor claims and distributions

• Guidance through Florida estate law requirements

FAQs

Q: What does a probate lawyer do?
A: A probate lawyer helps with the legal process of settling a person’s estate after death, including court filings, distributions, and disputes.

Q: How can a trust dispute be resolved?
A: Trust disputes may be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when beneficiaries or trustees disagree on administration or distributions.

Q: What is the purpose of a guardianship?
A: A guardianship provides a court-appointed individual with authority to manage the personal or financial affairs of someone who cannot do so independently.

Q: Who does Caitlin M. Powell typically represent?
A: She represents individuals, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries in probate, trust, and guardianship matters throughout Florida.

About the Firm

Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP is a Florida-based law firm with offices in Clearwater, Tampa, and other locations. The firm provides legal services across a wide range of practice areas, including trusts and estates, business law, and litigation. With decades of combined experience, its attorneys assist individuals, families, and businesses throughout the state.

The Clearwater office is home to a dedicated Trusts and Estates team, including Caitlin M. Powell, who represents clients in probate, trust, and guardianship cases. To learn more, call 813-225-2500 or visit the Clearwater office.