Jamy Barreau | Port Saint Lucie Estate Lawyer

It is hard to pinpoint just one instance because I have been blessed to be able to help several families achieve their estate planning and probate goals. The biggest difference I make across all of my clients is ensuring that generational wealth is guided into the appropriate hands after someone has passed away.

I built a successful practice by making sure to remain knowledgeable on topics relevant to my clients and my living by a strict code to approach my clients with professionalism and integrity at all times.

Clients should look for a knowledgeable and qualified attorney who has a track record of integrity and customer service. While attorneys go through a lot of education and credentialing to be able to serve a client, not all attorneys have the same expertise where it comes to the practice of law. It is a good idea to engage an attorney who is experienced in the particular area of law you need.

Local knowledge is increasingly important when dealing with probate and estate planning matters. For instance, being familiar with the local probate judge's procedures can enhance the efficiency of your probate matter. Furthermore, knowing the local rules as it pertains to, for example, transferring homestead property to a Revocable Living Trust is equally as important.

During a free phone consultation, we will be able to gather the facts of your situation and provide an initial overview and plan to get started on your matter as well as provide a quote for fees. By the end of the initial phone consultation, you should know whether our firm is the right fit for you to move forward.

During your initial free, phone consultation, we will need a series of basic facts concerning your matter, such as the assets involved and your overall goal for hiring an attorney.

What differentiates me from other lawyers in my community is that I am a Port St. Lucie native with an advanced law degree in Taxation with an emphasis in estate planning. My roots are in the community, so I am even more invested in seeing my clients thrive.

The most rewarding aspect of my job is having the honor of giving peace of mind to my clients. To witness the relief my clients have when their estate plan is completed or their probate matter has closed has been life changing.

Besides the law, I have an interest in scholarship. Namely, I teach at the undergraduate level on the side and really brings a feeling of fulfillment being able to pass on knowledge to others.

I am involved in various organizations in the community and only hope to grow in those roles in the future.

• Association of Black Estate Planning Professionals | Member | 2021 - Present
  Caribbean Bar Association | Member | 2020 - Present
  Haitian Lawyers Association | Member | 2020 - Present
  Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division | Member | 2017 - Present
  Phi Alpha Delta | Member | 2015 - Present

• 3rd Edition, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™
  Best Probate Lawyers in Port St. Lucie | Expertise.com | 2022
  Top 40 Under 40 | The National Black Lawyers Association | 2021
  Top 40 Under 40 | The National Black Lawyers Association | 2020

• Florida’s Contradiction and the Tipped Employees’ Plight: Why the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 Mandates that Florida Raise the Tipped Minimum Wage and the Necessary Standard of Review, 22 BARRY L. REV. 295 (2d ed. 2017).

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Florida Special Needs Trusts  (2022-09-07 10:59:41)
If you or a loved one is receiving asset or income-based government benefits, it is good to team with a knowledgeable estate planning attorney to ensure that any inheritance or other assets do not get in the way of you receiving those benefits.