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Apalachicola, Franklin County
Last verified: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Law Office of Kristy Branch Banks, P.A. (Eastpoint / Apalachicola), Donna Duncan, P.A. (Apalachicola), Forgotten Coast Law / Gellis Law, PLLC (Sean W. Gellis, Esq., B.C.S.) & Manausa, Shaw & Minacci, P.A. (St. George Island Office) — In-County Probate, Estate Planning & Coastal Real Property Counsel
About This Organization

Consolidating Franklin County's active, zero-discipline resident private estate planning, probate administration, Lady Bird deed, and coastal real property law firms across Eastpoint (32328), Apalachicola (32320), and St. George Island (32328) serving seniors throughout Carrabelle (32322), Lanark Village (32322), and Alligator Point (32346): (1) Law Office of Kristy Branch Banks, P.A. (Florida Sunbiz Document #P07000089395, 171 US Highway 98 West, Suite A, Eastpoint / Apalachicola, FL 32328, (850) 670-1255, https://www.kbblawfl.com), led by Principal Attorney Kristy Branch Banks, Esq. (Florida Bar #517143, admitted October 2001 — 25 years of continuous active licensure with 0 disciplinary actions), counseling Forgotten Coast retirees and surviving spouses on Last Wills and Testaments, revocable living trusts, 2nd Judicial Circuit formal and summary probate administration, Enhanced Life Estate ('Lady Bird') deeds, durable financial powers of attorney (F.S. Ch. 709), living wills, and coastal real estate title closings; (2) Donna Duncan, P.A. / Duncan Law & Title Services (Florida Sunbiz Document #P04000023068, 109 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue / P.O. Box 157, Apalachicola, FL 32320, (850) 653-8976), led by Donna R. Duncan, Esq. (Florida Bar #63869, admitted April 2009 — 17 years of active practice with 0 disciplinary actions), providing wills, estate administration, advance directives, quiet-title resolution, and coastal title insurance; (3) Forgotten Coast Law, a dedicated Franklin County estate planning division of Gellis Law, PLLC (Florida Sunbiz Document #L22000431453, located inside the historic Post Office and Customs House Building at 20 Avenue D, 2nd Floor, Apalachicola, FL 32320, (448) 500-6327, https://forgottencoast.law), led by Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist Sean William Gellis, Esq., B.C.S. (Florida Bar #105924, admitted October 2, 2013; Board Certified in State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice; former FDOT General Counsel and DMS Chief of Staff/COO; 0 disciplinary actions), offering in-office and in-home consultations across Franklin County for wills, living trusts, Lady Bird deeds, probate, and Florida powers of attorney; and (4) Manausa, Shaw & Minacci, P.A. — St. George Island Office (Florida Sunbiz Document #P11000032134, 140-D West First Street, St. George Island, FL 32328, (850) 799-1882, Fax (850) 799-1884, https://www.manausalaw.com; Tallahassee HQ at 1701 Hermitage Blvd, Ste 100, Tallahassee, FL 32308, (850) 597-7616), led by Real Property, Probate & Trust Law (RPPTL) Section Shareholders Daniel Evans 'Danny' Manausa, Esq. (Florida Bar #53971, admitted September 20, 1995; FSU Law J.D.; 0 discipline), Kyle Lee Shaw, Esq. (Florida Bar #61206, admitted December 6, 2008; FSU Law J.D.; 0 discipline), and David Kenneth Minacci, Esq., B.C.S. (Florida Bar #56774, admitted September 20, 1995; FSU Law J.D.; Board Certified in Construction Law & admitted in Georgia; 0 discipline), handling St. George Island, Eastpoint, Carrabelle, and Apalachicola probate, estate planning, barrier-island vacation/homestead succession, and title litigation (acceptsMedicaid: false).

Official Verification Sources: Law Office of Kristy Branch Banks, P.A. — Eastpoint / Apalachicola Estate Planning & Probate (#517143); Forgotten Coast Law / Gellis Law, PLLC — Downtown Apalachicola Estate Planning & Probate (#105924); Manausa, Shaw & Minacci, P.A. (St. George Island Office) & Donna Duncan, P.A. (Apalachicola)

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
The Florida Bar & Sunbiz Professional Entities — Kristy Branch Banks, P.A. (#517143), Donna Duncan, P.A. (#63869) & Forgotten Coast Law / Gellis Law, PLLC (#105924): FL Bar #517143 (Kristy Branch Banks, Esq. — Sunbiz #P07000089395) | FL Bar #63869 (Donna R. Duncan, Esq. — Sunbiz #P04000023068) | FL Bar #105924 (Sean William Gellis, Esq., B.C.S. — Sunbiz #L22000431453)Status: Active Members in Good Standing — Eligible to Practice Law in Florida (Admitted 2001, 2009 & 2013; 0 Disciplinary Actions)

Issuer: The Florida Bar & Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations

Notes: Verified 2026-10-26: (1) Kristy Branch Banks, Esq. (FL Bar #517143, admitted Oct 2001, 0 discipline; Law Office of Kristy Branch Banks, P.A., Sunbiz #P07000089395, 171 US Hwy 98 W, Ste A, Eastpoint / Apalachicola, FL 32328, (850) 670-1255, https://www.kbblawfl.com). (2) Donna R. Duncan, Esq. (FL Bar #63869, admitted Apr 2009, 0 discipline; Donna Duncan, P.A., Sunbiz #P04000023068, 109 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Apalachicola, FL 32320, (850) 653-8976). (3) Sean William Gellis, Esq., B.C.S. (FL Bar #105924, admitted Oct 2, 2013, 0 discipline; Forgotten Coast Law / Gellis Law, PLLC, Sunbiz #L22000431453, 20 Avenue D, 2nd Floor, Apalachicola, FL 32320, (448) 500-6327, https://forgottencoast.law).

The Florida Bar RPPTL Section & St. George Island Resident Law Office — Manausa, Shaw & Minacci, P.A.: FL Bar #53971 (Daniel Evans Manausa, Esq.), #61206 (Kyle Lee Shaw, Esq.) & #56774 (David Kenneth Minacci, Esq., B.C.S.) | Sunbiz Doc# P11000032134Status: Active Members in Good Standing — RPPTL Section & Board Certified Construction Law (0 Disciplinary Actions)

Issuer: The Florida Bar & Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations

Notes: Verified 2026-10-26: Manausa, Shaw & Minacci, P.A. (Sunbiz Doc# P11000032134) operates its Franklin County coastal office at 140-D West First Street, St. George Island, FL 32328 ((850) 799-1882) alongside its Tallahassee office at 1701 Hermitage Blvd, Ste 100 ((850) 597-7616), led by Daniel E. Manausa (#53971, admitted Sept 20, 1995), Kyle L. Shaw (#61206, admitted Dec 6, 2008), and David K. Minacci (#56774, admitted Sept 20, 1995, B.C.S. Construction Law & GA Bar). All hold 0 disciplinary actions.

Services Offered
In-County Wills, Revocable Living Trusts & 2nd Circuit Probate Administration (Kristy Branch Banks, P.A. #517143 & Forgotten Coast Law #105924)
Enhanced Life Estate ('Lady Bird') Deeds for Apalachicola, St. George Island, Eastpoint, Carrabelle & Alligator Point Homesteads
Coastal Real Property Title Examination, Title Insurance & Heirs' Property Quiet-Title Clearing (Donna Duncan, P.A. #63869)
Barrier-Island Real Estate Closings, Probate & Trust Administration on St. George Island (Manausa, Shaw & Minacci, P.A. #53971 & #61206)
Florida Chapter 709 Durable Financial Powers of Attorney, Living Wills & Healthcare Surrogate Designations (F.S. Ch. 765)
In-Home & Downtown Apalachicola Senior Estate Planning Consultations (Forgotten Coast Law at 20 Avenue D, 2nd Fl — (448) 500-6327)
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Law Office of Kristy Branch Banks, P.A. (Eastpoint / Apalachicola), Donna Duncan, P.A. (Apalachicola), Forgotten Coast Law / Gellis Law, PLLC (Sean W. Gellis, Esq., B.C.S.) & Manausa, Shaw & Minacci, P.A. (St. George Island Office) — In-County Probate, Estate Planning & Coastal Real Property Counsel's services, licensing, and credentials.

Which active law offices physically located inside Apalachicola, Eastpoint, and St. George Island prepare wills, revocable trusts, and Lady Bird deeds for Franklin County seniors?

Franklin County residents have direct access to four discipline-free local estate planning and real property offices: Law Office of Kristy Branch Banks, P.A. (#517143) at 171 US Highway 98 West, Suite A in Eastpoint/Apalachicola ((850) 670-1255); Donna Duncan, P.A. (#63869) at 109 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Apalachicola ((850) 653-8976); Forgotten Coast Law / Gellis Law, PLLC (#105924) in the historic Post Office and Customs House Building at 20 Avenue D, 2nd Floor in downtown Apalachicola ((448) 500-6327); and Manausa, Shaw & Minacci, P.A. (#53971, #61206 & #56774) at 140-D West First Street on St. George Island ((850) 799-1882), in addition to The Law Offices of Thomas M. Shuler, P.A. (#947891) at 34/40 4th Street in Apalachicola ((850) 653-5166).

How does an Enhanced Life Estate ('Lady Bird') deed protect a home in Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Eastpoint, or St. George Island?

A Florida Enhanced Life Estate ('Lady Bird') deed allows a Franklin County senior to retain 100% lifetime control—including the right to sell, mortgage, or revoke the deed without beneficiary consent—while preserving Florida's $50,000 Homestead Exemption and 3% Save Our Homes assessment cap. Upon death, ownership transfers automatically to named beneficiaries outside of Second Judicial Circuit probate and is protected against Florida Medicaid Estate Recovery (F.S. § 409.9101).

Contact Information
Address
171 US Hwy 98 W, Ste A, Eastpoint / Apalachicola, FL 32328 (Donna Duncan, P.A.: 109 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Apalachicola, FL 32320 | Forgotten Coast Law: 20 Ave D, 2nd Fl, Apalachicola, FL 32320 | Manausa, Shaw & Minacci St. George Island Office: 140-D W 1st St, St. George Island, FL 32328)
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm ET (Kristy Branch Banks, P.A.: (850) 670-1255 | Donna Duncan, P.A.: (850) 653-8976 | Forgotten Coast Law / Gellis Law: (448) 500-6327 | Manausa, Shaw & Minacci St. George Island: (850) 799-1882)
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