Ledbetter Cowan Law Group
Trusted Legal Advocacy Serving Venice, FL & Surrounding Areas
At Ledbetter Cowan Law Group, we go above and beyond to build relationships that last a lifetime. We’re here for you, your family, and your loved ones—offering peace of mind through personalized legal guidance in Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate Closings, and Title Insurance.
SERVICES
Estate Planning
We help you create or update a comprehensive plan that ensures your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected. This includes Wills, Trusts, Advance Directives, and Healthcare Surrogate Designations.
Probate & Trust Administration
Whether you’re navigating the loss of a loved one or administering a trust, we provide experienced guidance through Florida’s probate process—including formal, summary, and ancillary administration—and post-death trust management.
Real Estate Closings & Title Services
From contract to closing, we combine legal counsel with full-service title insurance and escrow services. We represent buyers, sellers, and For Sale By Owner clients, and handle contract review, lien resolution, and probate-related real estate transactions.
Asset Protection & Medicaid Planning
We implement strategies to help protect your assets from potential creditors and long-term care expenses, including Medicaid eligibility planning for you or your loved ones.
Advance Directives & Incapacity Planning
We help you prepare for the unexpected with tools like Durable Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and Healthcare Surrogate Designations—ensuring your voice is heard, even when you can’t speak for yourself.
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
- Wills, Trusts & Advance Directives
- Probate & Trust Administration
- Guardianship & Incapacity
- Real Estate Closings & Title Insurance
- Probate for Real Estate Transactions
- Asset Protection
- Medicaid Planning
- Escrow & Contract Review
- For Sale by Owner (FSBO) Legal Support
Community Commitment
We’re proud to support the arts and local initiatives. Founding attorney Steven W. Ledbetter serves on the Board of Directors for Venice Theatre, reinforcing our commitment to the community we serve.




