Elizabeth Claire Bentley

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Elizabeth Claire Bentley: Attorney with Patrone Bentley Law Group
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Elizabeth Claire Bentley practices in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Estates, and Guardianship.

Elizabeth is rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell & Company. This is the highest accolade available to lawyers.

In 2010, Elizabeth moved to Fort Myers and began working for the Law Offices of Joseph Heintz, Jr. handling civil litigation in the areas of real estate and foreclosures. In May of 2011, Elizabeth joined the Kuhn Law Firm where she continued her work in civil litigation, and also began practicing in the areas of Estate Planning, Guardianships, Probate and Trust Litigation. In November of 2013, Elizabeth joined the law office of Patrone & Kemp, P.A., where she has continued to practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Guardianships and Probate and Trust Administration. In January, 2018, she became partner in Patrone, Kemp & Bentley, P.A., now known as Patrone, Kemp, Bentley & Mace, P.A.

Elizabeth was appointed to the Twentieth Circuit Grievance Committee “A” in 2018 and the Twentieth Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee in 2019.

Elizabeth received a Pro Bono Award from the Florida Rural Legal Aid Society in 2012, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Wills
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Estate and Gift Taxation
  • Real Property
  • Probate Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, B.S., International Studies, 2007
Law School Attended:
Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D., 2010
Year of First Admission:
2010
Admission:
2010, Florida
Special Agencies:

Florida Bar Grievance Committee Member

ISLN:
924104182

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (25 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/26/18 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/24/18 in Wills and Probate

    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,... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/13/18 in Trusts and Estates

    Elizabeth is an excellent attorney possessing substantial legal acumen and competence in the legal field she practices in.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/12/18 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/12/18 in Estate and Gift Taxation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/12/18 in Taxation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/12/18 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/12/18 in Guardianship and Conservatorship

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/12/18 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/12/18 in Wills and Probate

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (1 review)

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

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.

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