Firm: Terner Elder Law, PL
Practice Areas: Elder Law
Daniel Alan Terner assists seniors and disabled individuals of all ages with long term care planning, asset protection planning, special needs planning, incapacity planning, estate planning, and Social Security Disability claimant advocacy.
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Firm: Legacy Law Associates, P.L.
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Anne Sheffler Douglass Attorney At Law
Practice Areas: Elder Law
Anne grew up in Manatee County, Florida and has always served those in her community. She has witnessed the devastation caused by failure of families to plan for long term care, disabilities and end of life. Her goal is to make these life challenges easier to negotiate for the Senior as well as for the Senior’s family. Having practiced law here since 1977, she practices Elder Law which includes probate and estates, estate planning, guardianships, wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, advance directives, Medicaid planning and Special Needs Trusts.. Anne has been a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys since 1988 and she is a member of the Florida Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, as well as a member of their Elder Abuse Committee. She is a member of the Florida Bar Association and part of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section. Anne served on the Florida Bar’s Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee and on the Grievance Committee for the local circuit. She is a member of the Manatee County Bar Association, having been its treasurer for three years and is presently serving, again, as a board member. She was a founding member of the Manatee County Florida Association of Women Lawyers and served as its treasurer for two years.. In addition to her professional associations, Anne has stayed busy in her community. She was a founding member and past Treasurer of the Junior League of Manatee County. Anne was a founding member of the Board of PACE Center For Girls, Inc. She served as its local board president and on its state board for several years. Anne has also served on the board of the Manatee Glens Corporation, a not-for-profit organization which provides mental health and substance abuse care to residents of Manatee County.. Anne has many interests. She was a founding member of the Manatee County Council for the Arts and served as their president. Due to her love of horses, Anne’s daughter’s both showed horses and were on the FSU Equestrian team. Anne was a member of and provided legal assistance to the Florida Quarter Horse Association. Anne is a member of Christ Episcopal Church and has served on the alter guild.
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Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Prather & Swank, P.A.
Practice Areas: Elder Law
Contact: +1 (239) 288-0296
Firm: Britton G. Swank, P.A.
Practice Areas: Elder Law
Graduating with High Honors, Britton received her Juris Doctorate in December 2002 from the University of Florida Levin School of Law and was admitted to practice in Florida in 2003.. Accredited by the Veterans Administration, Britton’s practice concentrates in the areas of estate planning, probate, guardianship, and Medicaid and VA benefits. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, and the Florida Bar Association. Britton was the 2020 President of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys and is its 2022 Member of the Year. She currently co-chairs the Florida Joint Public Policy Task Force for Florida’s elderly and disabled. This task force is comprised of leaders of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys and meets weekly to champion issues affecting some of Florida’s most vulnerable citizens.. Passionate about her commitment to the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center, she has been on the Board of Directors since 2004 and is a past president of the organization. Named as a Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2010-2013, Britton was recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2015-2023.
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Firm: Solkoff Legal, P.A.
Practice Areas: Elder Law
Heather Boyer Samuels is an Elder Law attorney with Solkoff Legal, P.A. representing the elderly, the disabled, and their caregivers in all facets of Elder Law including Estate Planning, Asset Protection Planning, Public Benefits, Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning, Special Needs Planning, Guardianship, Probate, and Trust Administration. As an attorney, Heather understands that her role is not only to be an advocate, but also to listen and counsel. With a background in feminism and civil rights, Heather embraces the importance of tikkun olam—a Hebrew phrase that means “heal the world”—a practice that requires the performance of “mitzvot” or good deeds, the exercise of social understanding and equality for everyone, and adherence to ethical practices to improve society as a whole.. Ms. Samuels graduated cum laude and within the top 20% of her class at Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center, and was an advocate with the Moot Court Society. While studying at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at Florida Atlantic University, she clerked at Solkoff Legal, P.A. and has therefore come full circle. Prior to law school, Ms. Samuels earned a Masters Degree in Women’s Studies and taught Women’s Studies classes at Florida Atlantic University, where she remains an adjunct professor. She is also a member of the Board of the South Palm Beach chapter of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, and a member of the Elder Law Committee of the Palm Beach County Bar Association.. Prior to joining the Solkoff Legal, P.A., Ms. Samuels worked as an associate attorney at an AV rated boutique litigation firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Firm: Davey Law Group, Pa
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Meeks and Ceely, P.L.
Practice Areas: Elder Law
I own an Elder Law firm in DeLand, which is just twenty minutes from the World's Most Famous Beach, Daytona Beach, FL. Have a question? Give me a call today to see how I can help you!
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Firm: The Law Offices of Alice Reiter Feld and Associates, P.A.
Practice Areas: Elder Law
Alice Reiter Feld has earned a reputation as one of Florida’s most devoted advocates for seniors and their families.. Ms. Reiter Feld has been in private practice for over 30 years. During that time, she’s proven to be a determined fighter for the rights of senior citizens and family members when it comes to elder care options, and on the importance of engaging an elder law attorney to plan and execute a personalized strategy. Her primary areas of practice under the “Elder Law Umbrella” include long-term care needs planning, asset protection planning, estate planning, probate, Veteran’s Benefits, and Medicaid planning and assistance.. Part of her commitment to her client families has gone beyond the realm of legal issues. She believes based on the countless numbers of people she has met and helped over a 30 year career, that each client has a legacy beyond money to leave to their children and grandchildren. She works with them to uncover what those values are and helps each client family find the most effective way to communicate those values, hopes and dreams to their heirs.. Alice Reiter Feld is licensed to practice law in both Florida and New York, as well as before the United States Court of Appeals for Veteran’s Claims. She’s a Board Certified Elder Law Specialist by The Florida Bar and The National Elder Law Foundation. And she’s “AV” rated (the highest rating) by Martindale Hubbell.. To Alice Reiter Feld, serving the senior community and their families is a true labor of love. She offers FREE Seminars and Teleconferences to educate the community on everything from their personal rights to new state laws affecting the elderly. She writes newsletters and bulletins packed with valuable information for her clients and their families, as well as peers, elder care professionals, and the senior community-at-large. In addition, with offices in West Broward, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Delray Beach, she’s uniquely-positioned to serve both Broward and Palm Beach counties.. Consistent with her dedication to public service, Alice has made the time to create a distinguished record of service to her community. She served six years as the Mayor and Commissioner for the City of Lauderhill. The Chapel of Four Chaplains has honored her with the prestigious Legion of Honor Award. And she’s been honored, as well, by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. These are but a limited number of the awards and recognition she has received for her willingness to give back to her community throughout her career.. She’s past-Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Broward County Bar Association; past-President of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys; past-President of the Broward County Women Lawyers Association; former board member for the Aging Alliance in Broward County; former board member of the Elder Services Recourse Network; and a former member of the Parkinson’s Disease Board of Directors.. Ms. Reiter Feld was recently honored as a “Florida Super Lawyer” by “Law and Politics” magazine. She’s a member of the Florida Bar’s Speaker Bureau (and often lectures groups of other elder law attorneys). She’s spoken on Estate Planning and Elder Law issues to, amongst many others, the Nova Southeastern University School of Law, SunTrust’s Deans Business Roundtable, and elder care professionals at Hospice-by-the-Sea. She has published numerous articles on Estate Planning, Veteran’s Benefits, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Trusts and other topics of critical importance to the elderly and their families.. She’s a member of the Elder Law section of the Florida Bar; and a former board member for the Alzheimer’s Family Center in Broward County. And she’s a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (where she’s served on the Steering Committee of the Trust Special Interest Group); the Veterans Advocates Group of America (VAGA); and the Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP).. After earning her bachelors degree in political science from Brooklyn College – and graduating with honors – Ms. Reiter Feld went on to earn a juris doctorate from the venerable St. John’s University School of Law in 1980.. Alice Reiter Feld is married to Rabbi Mitch Feld. Their family includes son Daniel, who has a Master’s Degree in International Affairs, and is pursuing his juris doctorate from Suffolk University School of Law in Boston; Ms. Feld’s father, aged 91; three cats – Joey – “Mr. Destructo”, Shayna – “I am curious Orange” and Max – “I am afraid of anything” and finally, Emily, her 12-year old bichon-frise who also serves the community – as the official office manager, greeter and mascot.
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Firm: Hemness Faller Elder Law
Practice Areas: Elder Law
Danielle Faller is a Board Certified Elder Law attorney at Hemness Faller Elder Law. She practices in the areas of asset protection planning, Medicaid eligibility planning, estate planning, probate, guardianship, and trust administration. She obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Stetson University College of Law in May 2013 and graduated cum laude from the University of North Florida in 2010 earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English. Danielle is currently serving as Director of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, Director of Animal Care Trust, USA, and Chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar. In 2021, she was named Member of the Year by the Elder Law Section and has been listed as a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine for the past three years.. In 2014, Danielle co-authored a book with Attorney Alan Gassman of Gassman, Crotty, & Denicolo, P.A. entitled “The Florida Legal Guide for Same Sex Couples” which discusses the many changing areas of law in a Post-DOMA America and how lawyers and advisors should counsel their same sex couple clients. When she is not advocating for the elderly, she enjoys spending her time representing and volunteering for 4 Lucky Dogs Pet Rescue and has even had a television appearance encouraging individuals to plan for their pets in their estate planning documents.. Danielle is a native Floridian and was born in Eustis, Florida. She now lives in Apollo Beach with her dogs, Harvey Dent and Lady Bear. In her free time, she enjoys boating, fishing, reading, and rescuing dogs.
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Practice Areas: Elder Law
Heather C. Kirson is an Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney who concentrates her practice in Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning (including Medicaid Benefits and VA Benefits), Guardianship, Probate and Special Needs Trusts. Heather is a VA Accredited Attorney and is the current co-chair of the Orange County Bar Association’s Elder Law Committee.. Heather has a background in Geriatric Care Management. As an associate Geriatric Care Manager, she assisted elders and their families in securing Medicaid Benefits and VA Benefits to pay for long-term care prior to attending law school. Heather's experience and understanding of these comlex issues enhances her ability to properly analyze your legal issues, and offer you individualized strategic legal advice.. Heather is a member of the Florida Bar (Member: Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section; Elder Law Section); American Bar Association; Orange County Bar Association (Member: Estate Guardianship and Trust Committee and Elder Law Committee); Florida State Guardianship Association; Central Florida Guardianship Association; National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. and Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys.
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Firm: Dodson Law
Practice Areas: Elder Law
Douglas Dodson is an elder law attorney based in Fort Myers. He serves the elderly, the aging, and their loved ones in Southwest Florida by assisting them in addressing the challenges of aging. Mr. Dodson’s practice areas include life care planning, estate planning, guardianship, and probate and trust administration. His goal is to help the elderly maintain their independence and security and to assist clients and their loved ones in addressing the stresses that often arise in the aging process.
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Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Aviles-Yaeger Law Office, Plc
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Elizabeth M. Franks
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Carver Law
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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