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News Release: 9/16/2025

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Carney Stanton Expands Trusts, Wills & Estate Planning Practice with Addition of Trust and Estate Planning Attorney Joan A. Keston
Joan Keston
 
West Palm Beach, FL — September 16, 2025 — Carney Stanton P.L. with offices in Delray Beach and West Palm Beach, Florida provides legal services to high-net-worth individuals, owners of significant businesses, professionals such as doctors, architects, engineers, and financial institution executives, is proud to announce the expansion of its Trusts, Wills, and Estate Planning Practice with the addition of attorney Joan Keston.
 
Walter J. Stanton III, President of Carney Stanton, commented on the Firm’s strategic growth:
 
“Joan brings decades of legal experience and a deep understanding of estate planning and asset protection. Joan’s addition to our team of Thomas F. Carney Jr. and Stanton reflects our commitment to providing significant cost-effective legal counsel to clients navigating the complexities of wealth preservation and legacy planning. Joan’s expertise and client-first approach align very well with our firm’s values and vision.”
 
Joan has built a distinguished career in estate planning, asset protection, business matters and real estate. Joan has an excellent academic background having graduated from Bucknell University (BA in Economics and Biology) received her law degree from Villanova University and her Masters of Laws from University of Miami. Joan’s arrival strengthens Carney Stanton’s ability to serve clients with sophisticated estate planning needs, including various types of trusts, wills and high-value asset structuring.
 
The expansion of the Trusts and Estates practice comes as Carney Stanton celebrates its 21st year of service to South Florida’s legal and business communities. The firm continues to grow its reputation for excellence in corporate finance, real estate and land use planning, securities, enhanced estate planning services and significant contracts.
 
For more information, please visit the Carney Stanton’s website at www.carneystanton.com
 
Media Contact: Rona Stanton
Carney Stanton P.L.
Phone: 786-623-9534
Email: ras@carneystanton.com
 

News Release: 9/16/2025
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