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Palatka, Putnam County
Last verified: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Holmes & Young, P.A. (Holmes Law, P.A.)
About This Organization

Located in historic downtown Palatka at 222 North 3rd Street — directly adjacent to the Putnam County Courthouse and County Clerk's Office — Holmes & Young, P.A. (also operating as Holmes Law, P.A.) is a multi-generational Putnam County estate planning, probate, real estate, and senior legal practice serving families since 1976. Led by founding shareholder Donald Edward Holmes (Florida Bar #219169, admitted 1976, Florida State University College of Law J.D.) alongside shareholder Catherine Elizabeth Harris (Florida Bar #105981, admitted September 25, 2013), the firm counsels Putnam County seniors and retirees on Last Wills and Testaments, revocable and irrevocable living trusts, Seventh Judicial Circuit formal and summary probate administration, Lady Bird (enhanced life estate) deeds, homestead and waterfront real property title preservation, durable powers of attorney, and advance health care directives across Palatka, East Palatka, Satsuma, San Mateo, Welaka, and Crescent City.

Official Verification Sources: The Florida Bar Member Profile — Donald Edward Holmes (Bar #219169); The Florida Bar Member Profile — Catherine Elizabeth Harris (Bar #105981)

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
Florida Bar License: Bar# 219169Status: Active Member in Good Standing

Issuer: The Florida Bar

Notes: Donald Edward Holmes — Admitted to The Florida Bar in 1976 (50 years of continuous practice); J.D., Florida State University College of Law; Senior Partner at Holmes & Young, P.A., 222 N 3rd St, Palatka, FL 32177.

Florida Bar License: Bar# 105981Status: Active Member in Good Standing

Issuer: The Florida Bar

Notes: Catherine Elizabeth Harris — Admitted to The Florida Bar on September 25, 2013; Shareholder practicing estate planning, probate administration, and real property law at 222 N 3rd St, Palatka, FL 32177.

Services Offered
Wills, Revocable Living Trusts & Multi-Generational Estate Planning
Formal & Summary Probate Administration (7th Judicial Circuit — Putnam County)
Lady Bird (Enhanced Life Estate) Deeds & Homestead Title Transfers
Real Estate Closings, Title Insurance & Riverfront Property Succession
Durable Financial Powers of Attorney & Health Care Surrogate Designations
Trust Settlement, Estate Real Property Liquidation & Creditor Resolution
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Holmes & Young, P.A. (Holmes Law, P.A.)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

Where is Holmes & Young, P.A. located in Palatka?

Holmes & Young, P.A. is located at 222 North 3rd Street, Palatka, FL 32177, just steps from the Putnam County Courthouse in historic downtown Palatka.

Who are the estate planning and probate attorneys at Holmes & Young, P.A.?

The firm is led by founding attorney Donald Edward Holmes (Florida Bar #219169, admitted 1976, FSU Law J.D.) and attorney Catherine Elizabeth Harris (Florida Bar #105981, admitted 2013), handling wills, revocable trusts, probate administration, Lady Bird deeds, and real property succession in Putnam County.

Contact Information
Address
222 N 3rd St, Palatka, FL 32177
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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