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How we list firms
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One test for every firm
The same published test applies whether or not a firm has ever heard of us.
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Read the firm's own website
Services shown come from what each firm says it offers.
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Alphabetical, not ranked
Firms appear A to Z. No stars and no scores.
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Corrections welcome
Any firm can ask us to correct its listing or remove it.
A firm is listed when at least one of its lawyers is eligible to practise in Florida, it has an office in Florida, and it offers elder law, Medicaid or long-term care planning, or guardianship. Firms that only do general estate planning are not included.
Firms can check their listing and ask for corrections. Published by Kinetic Scale.
How to choose an elder law attorney in Florida
Most people look for an elder law attorney during a difficult week. These five checks can help you choose, even in a hurry.
- Start with the problem. Write one sentence about what has happened. Ask each firm how often it handles that situation.
- Check the lawyer's standing. The Florida Bar's member search shows whether a lawyer is eligible to practise. It is also where to confirm Board Certification in elder law. Other groups issue their own credentials, so ask who issued any credential a lawyer holds.
- Ask who the client is. You, your parent, or both? The answer affects who gives instructions and who sees what.
- Mention any memory or judgment problems. Some documents can only be signed by a person who understands them, so this can change your options.
- Ask about cost first. Is the first meeting free? Is the work a flat fee or hourly? What is not covered? Ask for it in writing.
Be careful with figures online. Medicaid limits change during the year and differ by state. The Florida Department of Children and Families sets out the current ones.
If someone is in danger, you do not need a lawyer. Call 911 if it is immediate, then the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-962-2873, open 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
What does an elder law attorney do?
Elder law covers the legal questions that come with aging, illness and care. That includes paying for long-term care, Medicaid, powers of attorney and health care directives, guardianship, wills and trusts, and the rights of people living in nursing homes. Firms differ in how much of this they do, so ask about your own situation.
How are firms listed here?
We apply one published test to every firm: at least one lawyer eligible to practise in Florida, a Florida office, and elder law, Medicaid or long-term care planning, or guardianship offered on the firm's own website or confirmed by Florida Bar Board Certification in elder law.
Do firms pay to be listed?
A basic listing is free. Any paid listing is clearly labelled, and paying never changes whether a firm passes the listing test. Basic listings appear in alphabetical order. This is not a ranking and not a recommendation.
Is this site a law firm?
No. It does not give legal advice, and using it does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your situation, speak to a lawyer licensed in Florida.
Which parts of Florida do you cover?
We are starting with the Sarasota area and adding other Florida cities over time.