About Michael Edwards, P.A. — General Practice St Lucie County Florida

Michael Edwards, P.A. provides general practice st lucie county clients across Port St. Lucie and St. Lucie County count on for civil, family, estate, and business legal matters in one of Florida’s fastest-growing metro areas. Port St. Lucie has grown from a small planned community into one of Florida’s most populous cities — and with that growth has come a surge in the legal needs that accompany rapid residential development, a diverse and expanding workforce, and a large retiree population. A general practice firm in this market must be equipped to handle everything from real estate closings and will drafting to family court proceedings and civil disputes, and Michael Edwards, P.A. addresses that full range.

St. Lucie County Circuit Court, located at the St. Lucie County Courthouse at 218 South 2nd Street in Fort Pierce, handles civil, family, and probate matters for Port St. Lucie residents. Attorney Edwards brings familiarity with the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit’s procedures and expectations to client matters across St. Lucie County. For more attorneys and legal resources serving Port St. Lucie, visit /lawyers/florida/port-st-lucie/.

What Clients Say

Clients of Michael Edwards, P.A. consistently emphasize the firm’s responsiveness and clear communication throughout legal proceedings. In a growing city where many residents are recent arrivals unfamiliar with Florida’s specific legal requirements, clients value an attorney who explains the local rules and process thoroughly — whether they’re buying a home, drafting a will, or working through a family law matter.

General Practice St Lucie County — Practice Areas & Services

• Family Law: Handles divorce, child custody, time-sharing, and support matters for Port St. Lucie families in St. Lucie County Circuit Court under Florida family law.
• Estate Planning: Drafts wills, revocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, and health care surrogates for St. Lucie County residents under Florida’s estate planning statutes.
• Probate: Guides personal representatives through Florida probate administration in St. Lucie County — from formal administration to summary administration for smaller estates.
• Real Estate: Assists buyers, sellers, and landlords with Florida real estate transactions, title issues, and landlord-tenant disputes in St. Lucie County’s active property market.
• Civil Litigation: Represents clients in contract disputes and civil matters before St. Lucie County Circuit Court and County Court.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which courts handle civil and family matters in Port St. Lucie, Florida?

Port St. Lucie residents are served by the St. Lucie County courts in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. The St. Lucie County Circuit Court at the courthouse at 218 South 2nd Street in Fort Pierce handles felony criminal matters, major civil cases, and all family law proceedings including divorce, custody, and probate. The St. Lucie County Court handles civil claims under $30,000 and misdemeanor matters. There is also a courthouse annex serving Port St. Lucie directly for certain civil and traffic matters.

How long does probate take in St. Lucie County, Florida?

Florida summary administration — available when the estate value is $75,000 or less or the decedent has been dead for more than two years — can often be completed in two to four months. Formal administration — required for larger estates or more complex situations — typically takes six months to a year in St. Lucie County, though creditor claims and asset liquidation can extend the timeline. Florida’s probate statutes require a three-month creditor claim period after publication of the notice to creditors, which sets the minimum floor for formal administration timelines.

What should Port St. Lucie residents know about Florida’s homestead exemption and estate planning?

Florida’s homestead protections are among the strongest in the country — homestead property is exempt from forced sale by most creditors and receives property tax benefits. However, homestead also creates restrictions on how property can be devised in a will: if the owner is survived by a spouse or minor children, the homestead cannot be transferred freely. A general practice attorney familiar with Florida’s homestead rules can structure your estate plan to work within — rather than around — these protections.