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Punta Gorda, Charlotte County
Last verified: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Farr Law Firm (Farr, Farr, Emerich, Hackett, Carr & Holmes, P.A.)
About This Organization

Farr Law Firm (Farr, Farr, Emerich, Hackett, Carr & Holmes, P.A.) is Charlotte County's oldest and largest law firm, founded in Punta Gorda in 1924 and headquartered on Nesbit Street in downtown Punta Gorda, Florida. Featuring Florida Bar Board-Certified Wills, Trusts and Estates Specialists Guy S. Emerich and Forrest J. Bass (who also holds an LL.M. in Taxation) alongside Partner Dorothy L. Korszen, the firm counsels seniors and families across Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and Englewood on elder law, long-term care Medicaid and asset preservation planning, special needs trusts, incapacity directives, and Twentieth Judicial Circuit probate and trust administration.

Official Verification Sources: The Florida Bar Member Profile (Guy S. Emerich); The Florida Bar Member Profile (Forrest J. Bass); Farr Law Firm Official Website

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
The Florida Bar: Bar# 126991Status: Eligible To Practice Law In Florida (Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates)

Issuer: The Florida Bar

Notes: Senior Partner Guy S. Emerich (Bar# 126991, admitted November 13, 1970; J.D., University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law) and Partner Forrest J. Bass (Bar# 68197, admitted September 25, 2009; J.D., Stetson University College of Law; LL.M. in Taxation, UF) are both Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates by The Florida Bar, practicing alongside Trusts & Estates Partner Dorothy L. Korszen (Bar# 765317).

Services Offered
Florida Bar Board-Certified Wills, Trusts and Estates Representation
Elder Law, Long-Term Care Medicaid & Wealth Preservation Planning
Twentieth Judicial Circuit Probate, Estate & Trust Administration
Special Needs Trusts, Charitable Trusts & Tax-Integrated Estate Planning
Florida Homestead Exemption & Enhanced Life Estate (Lady Bird) Deeds
Durable Powers of Attorney, Living Wills & Healthcare Surrogate Designations
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Farr Law Firm (Farr, Farr, Emerich, Hackett, Carr & Holmes, P.A.)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

Are the estate and elder law attorneys at the Farr Law Firm in Punta Gorda Board Certified by The Florida Bar?

Yes. Senior Partner Guy S. Emerich (Florida Bar# 126991, admitted November 1970) and Partner Forrest J. Bass (Florida Bar# 68197, admitted September 2009; LL.M. in Taxation) are both Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates by The Florida Bar.

What elder law and probate services does the Farr Law Firm provide to Charlotte County seniors?

Founded in Punta Gorda in 1924, the Farr Law Firm assists retirees and families with incapacity planning, Medicaid asset preservation, special needs trusts, revocable and irrevocable trusts, estate and gift tax planning, and probate administration before the Charlotte County Justice Center.

Where is the Farr Law Firm located in Punta Gorda?

The firm's headquarters is located at 99 Nesbit Street, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950, two blocks from the Twentieth Judicial Circuit's Charlotte County Justice Center at 350 East Marion Avenue.

Contact Information
Address
99 Nesbit St
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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