Estate Planning, Made Simpler.
The Simplicity of Starting Online.
The Confidence of an Attorney by your Side.
Protecting Your Legacy Shouldn't Be Complicated.
Whether you're planning for your family, preparing for retirement, protecting a growing business, or updating an outdated estate plan, Gulf Coast Law makes it easier to move forward.
Our streamlined process combines the convenience of starting online with the personalized guidance of an experienced estate planning attorney so you never have to navigate the process alone.
Attorney Guided
Simple Process
Personalized Planning
Why Families Choose Gulf Coast Law
Every estate plan is reviewed and drafted by an experienced estate planning attorney.
Start your estate plan in as little as 10 minutes with our secure online questionnaire.
Your estate plan is built around your family, your assets, and your goals not generic templates.
ABOUT THE FIRM
Gulf Coast Law PA is a firm committed to helping clients protect what matters most — their property, their legacy, and their peace of mind. My mission is to simplify the legal process around real estate, estate planning, and probate, and to take the fear and confusion out of these important decisions. My promise to every client is to be more than just your attorney — I’ll be your partner and your advocate from start to finish.
— Ciara Lister, Esq.
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In Florida, estate planning is a proactive way to protect your legacy and your loved ones. It involves organizing your personal, financial, and healthcare wishes through legal documents like wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. A well-crafted estate plan can help avoid probate, minimize conflict among beneficiaries, and ensure your intentions are clearly carried out. At Gulf Coast Law PA, we work with individuals and families to develop personalized, legally sound estate plans that offer peace of mind and long-term protection.
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When a loved one passes away, Florida’s probate process may be required to settle their estate—even if a will is in place. Probate is a court-supervised procedure for identifying and valuing assets, paying outstanding debts, and distributing remaining property to beneficiaries. While the process can feel overwhelming, Gulf Coast Law PA provides clear, compassionate guidance every step of the way. We assist with both formal and summary administration to help families navigate probate efficiently and with confidence.
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Strategic tax planning plays a vital role in protecting your wealth and achieving long-term financial goals. Whether you're an individual, business owner, or managing an estate, proactive legal strategies can help minimize tax liabilities and ensure compliance with both federal and state laws.
At Gulf Coast Law PA, we offer customized tax guidance based on your unique financial picture. We assist individuals with estate and gift tax planning, advise small business owners on pass-through taxation and entity formation, and help nonprofits maintain tax-exempt status. Our focus is on reducing risk while maximizing savings.
From trust structures to future asset transfers, we integrate tax-efficient strategies into every layer of your legal plan—so you can preserve more of what you’ve built.
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A Simpler Way to Help Your Clients Protect Their Legacy
Gulf Coast Law combines the convenience clients want with the legal guidance they need while keeping their financial advisor connected to the broader planning process.
Clients can begin through a simple 10-minute form, work directly with an experienced estate planning attorney, and move forward with a plan designed around their actual lives, assets, and goals.
Simple for the client. Collaborative for the advisor. Attorney-guided from start to finish.
100% Attorney
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Client Intake
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To join the program
Complete Your 10 Minute Questionnaire
A simple online process to help us understand your family, assets, and goals.
Meet With Your Attorney
We begin with a strategic review of your legal matter to discuss your needs and legal options—whether it's estate planning, probate, or asset protection.
Personalized Planning
We'll create a personalized legal strategy and plain built specifically for your family, assets, and goals.
Protect Your Legacy
Leave with the confidence that the people and legacy you've worked hard to build are protected.
THE GULF COAST LAW PROCESS
MEET YOUR ATTORNEY
Ciara Lister, founder of Gulf Coast Law PA, has called Naples, Florida, home for over 20 years. Her deep-rooted connection to the area drives her commitment to serving her friends, family, and neighbors with exceptional legal services.
Ciara is a proud University of Florida alumna and achieved her Juris Doctorate on a full scholarship from Ave Maria School of Law. She is a distinguished member of both the Florida and Nevada Bar, proudly holding NV Bar # 15430 and FL Bar #1015511.
With extensive experience in estate planning, real estate transactions, HOA law, and probate law, Ciara is well-equipped to handle a wide range of legal matters with expertise and care.
