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Daniel K. Capes, Trusts Attorney in Naples, Florida

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Daniel K. Capes is an attorney based in Naples, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Currently practicing at Dunwody White & Landon PA.

Based in
Naples, FLORIDA
Experience
attorney
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Trusts
  • Handles Trusts matters from Naples, FLORIDA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Fort Myers) (2025).

About Daniel K. Capes: Daniel K. Capes is an attorney based in Naples, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Currently practicing at Dunwody White & Landon PA.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Daniel takes on

Daniel concentrates on trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Trusts cases in Naples, Florida

Daniel takes trusts matters in Naples, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Daniel K. Capes — trusts lawyer in Naples

Daniel K. Capes is an attorney based in Naples, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Trusts. Currently practicing at Dunwody White & Landon PA.

Daniel K. Capes is a shareholder of Dunwody White & Landon, P.A..

Mr. Capes focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning and estate and trust administration, with an emphasis on estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax planning.

He received his LL.M. in Taxation and J.D., with honors, from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Science degree from Toccoa Falls College.

Mr. Capes has been recognized for his trusts and estates expertise in “The Best Lawyers in America,” Naifeh and Smith (since 2008), including receiving Lawyer of the Year for Trusts and Estates for the Fort Myers/Naples area (2013, 2017 & 2025). He also has been recognized in Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite (2009, 2011 & 2015) and Florida Super Lawyers (2010-2022; Rising Star 2009). Mr. Capes has an AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Capes is a member of the Florida Bar (Member: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law and Taxation Sections). He is also a member of the Collier County Bar Association (Past Chair, Trust and Estates Section) and American Bar Association (Member: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law and Taxation Sections).

He was a member and editor-in-chief of the Florida Journal of International Law and was nominated to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. He co-authored Practice Alert: Private Letter Ruling, Extends Availability of Protective Section 2032 Elections, RIA Estate Planners Alert Newsletter, Vol. 24, No. 11 (Nov. 2, 1999).

Mr. Capes also regularly speaks to other professionals on estate and trust related topics.

Daniel's approach to trusts cases

Daniel K. Capes is a shareholder of Dunwody White & Landon, P.A.. Mr. Capes focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning and estate and trust administration, with an emphasis on estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax planning. He received his LL.M. in Taxation and J.D., with honors, from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Science degree from Toccoa Falls College.…

The kind of cases Daniel takes

Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for trusts matters in Naples and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Florida

    LL.M · 1998

  • University of Florida

    J.D. · 1996

  • Toccoa Falls College

    BS · 1992

Jurisdictions

Daniel's state bar admissions

  • Florida, The Florida

    ACTIVE

Daniel studied at LL.M in University of Florida, J.D. in University of Florida, and BS in Toccoa Falls College.

Law school and academic background

Daniel completed LL.M in University of Florida, J.D. in University of Florida, and BS in Toccoa Falls College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Daniel has received 11 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Fort Myers)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Fort Myers)

    2017

  • Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Fort Myers)

    2013

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Estate Administration

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Estate Planning

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Gift Planning

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Partnership and Limited Liability

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trust Administration

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Fort Myers) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Fort Myers) (2017). Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Fort Myers) (2013). Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Estate Administration (2026).

Locations

Daniel K. Capes's office in Naples

Daniel's primary office is at 4001 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 200, Naples, Florida, 34103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Dunwody White & Landon PA

4001 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 200

Naples, Florida 34103

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Hiring guide

How to hire Daniel K. Capes — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new trusts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a trusts attorney in Naples, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many trusts matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel

Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in trusts practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every trusts matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many trusts practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Daniel K. Capes

  • How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a trusts case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Daniel offer a free consultation?

    Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some trusts attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.

  • How long do trusts cases in Florida typically take?

    Simple trusts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Naples?

    Daniel is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Daniel accepting new trusts clients right now?

    Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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