Atty. Robert H. Eardley
ROBERT H. EARDLEY is a Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts and Estates specialist and holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Estate Planning.
Estate Administration & More Attorney · Serving Naples, FL · 29+ Years Experience
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About Robert H. Eardley at a Glance
Robert H. Eardley is a Principal based in Naples, Florida, practicing at Law Office of Robert H. Eardley, P.A.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and poa. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1997) and Florida (2001). Educated at University of Kentucky College of Law (J.D. University, 1997) and University of Kentucky (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kentucky Bar Association Florida Bar Association. Serves clients in Naples, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert H. Eardley
- ROBERT H. EARDLEY is a Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts and Estates specialist and holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Estate Planning
- Mr. Eardley also holds an AV® (preeminent) peer rating from LexisNexis, Inc., a 9.5 rating from AVVO®, and has been designated a Florida Super Lawyer® by Thomson Reuters
- Mr. Eardley’s law practice is concentrated in the areas of estate and trust planning, probate and trust administration, prenuptial agreements and Florida tax residency planning
- Mr. Eardley graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science degree (cum laude) in 1986
- Thereafter, Mr. Eardley received a commission in the United States Navy and served 7 years on active duty
- While in the Navy, Mr. Eardley served as a Senior Airborne Intelligence Officer assigned to an intelligence reconnaissance squadron based in Spain
- During this assignment, Mr. Eardley held a top secret clearance and logged over 1,000 hours of flight time, including 11 missions in Operation Desert Storm
- Mr. Eardley then attended the University of Kentucky College of Law, graduating in the top 10% of his class (Order of the Coif)
- While at the University of Kentucky College of Law, Mr. Eardley served as Assistant Editor for the Kentucky Law Journal and as President of the Christian Legal Society
- After graduating from law school, Mr. Eardley joined the Louisville, Kentucky based top 150 law firm of Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP, as a member of its Estate Planning Practice Group
- During his tenure at that firm, Mr. Eardley was awarded an Academic Fellowship to attend the graduate program at the University of Miami School of Law and subsequently received a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Estate Planning from the University, graduating as the top student in his class
- Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Eardley was a partner in a prominent Naples law firm
- Mr. Eardley is a frequent speaker on estate planning issues and has authored a number of estate planning articles and publications
- He has also served as a legal columnist for the Naples Daily News
- Mr. Eardley’s more recent works include The Second Marriage Estate Planning Dilemma - Spousal Inheritance Rights ©2018 for the Naples Daily News, Establishing a Florida Domicile for the Seasonal Resident ©2017 for the Naples Daily News, Estate Planning for the Florida Resident ©2015 for Key Private Bank, IRS Private Letter Ruling 201523003 issued January 28, 2015 (Mr
- Eardley successfully served as lead counsel representing a client in an estate tax dispute with the IRS), Securing A Florida Tax Residency for the Seasonal Resident ©2014 for Lifestyles After 50 magazine, Review of 2012 Estate, Gift Tax Changes ©2013 for the Naples Daily News, Plan for End of Life as with Retirement ©2012 for the Naples Daily News, Lifetime Trust Protects Inheritance ©2012 for the Naples Daily News, and My Old Kentucky Home or the Sunshine State?
- Residency and Estate Planning Issues of Kentucky “Snowbirds” in Florida ©2010 for the Kentucky Bar Association
- Mr. Eardley is an active member of a number of professional associations including the Florida Bar, the Kentucky Bar, the Naples Estate Planning Council and the Trusts and Estates Section of the Collier County Bar Association
- Also, Mr. Eardley serves as a member of the Wills, Trusts and Estates Board Certification Grade Review Panel for the Florida Bar
- Mr. Eardley is married to Holly, for 31 years, and has five children ages 15 to 29
- He is an active member of his church and enjoys kayaking with his family in the Florida Keys
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Robert H. Eardley's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert H. Eardley handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Naples.
Trusts in Naples
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Probate in Naples
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Estate Planning & Probate in Naples
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Power of Attorney in Naples
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Naples
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Naples are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Naples Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Naples-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Naples Choose Robert H. Eardley
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert H. Eardley's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, and poa.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert H. Eardley brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Kentucky and Florida, Robert H. Eardley can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Robert H. Eardley can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Naples
A Naples-based practice means Robert H. Eardley attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert H. Eardley Handles in Naples
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