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Elder Law Attorneys in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota families often search for elder law help when a care decision, Medicaid question, or document problem becomes urgent.

License status and elder law relevance are organized from Florida source data. Stronger source signals are listed first; confirm current license, discipline, certification, and fit before hiring.

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Important: This page provides general information about elder law and Medicaid planning. It is not legal advice. Medicaid rules vary significantly by state and change frequently. Always consult a licensed elder law attorney for advice specific to your family's situation.

Common reasons families in Sarasota search

Medicaid timing

Understand eligibility, spend-down timing, and how care bills affect the family plan.

Authority to act

Confirm whether power of attorney, health directives, or guardianship may be needed.

Care placement

Coordinate legal decisions with nursing home, assisted living, or home-care choices.

A practical order of decisions

Step 1

Clarify who can make legal and health decisions in Florida.

Step 2

Estimate whether facility care may require Medicaid planning.

Step 3

Compare attorney credentials, elder law focus, and local court or county experience.

Step 4

Review care facility quality before a placement decision becomes final.

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Attorney listings in Sarasota

Sorted by elder law source strength, then local relevance.

Ira Stewart Wiesner

Board Certified Elder Law

Board certification source signal: elder law

This listing is based on an elder law certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-365-9900

Mary Alice Jackson

Board Certified Elder Law

Board certification source signal: elder law

This listing is based on an elder law certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-365-2304

Andrew Ray Boyer

Board Certified Elder Law

Board certification source signal: elder law

This listing is based on an elder law certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-365-2304

Christopher Alan Likens

Board Certified Elder Law

Board certification source signal: elder law

This listing is based on an elder law certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-365-7838

Daniel Hooper Smith

Board Certified Elder Law

Board certification source signal: elder law

This listing is based on an elder law certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-365-9900

John Thomas Griffin

Board Certified Elder Law

Board certification source signal: elder law

This listing is based on an elder law certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-966-2700

Edwin M Boyer

Board Certified Elder Law

Board certification source signal: elder law

This listing is based on an elder law certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-365-2304

Charla Mcnally Burchett

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-552-3500

Daniel L. Tullidge

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-957-1900

Francis Gant Mccloud

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-957-9330

Fletcher Hamilton Rush

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-366-4800

Jeffrey Todd Troiano

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-329-6638

Elizabeth Paige Cottom

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-329-6631

R Craig Harrison

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-366-3282

David Whitney Payne

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-487-2800

Rose-Anne Barnidge Frano

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-536-2033

Kent Joseph Anderson

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-906-1231

Elizabeth C Marshall

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-329-6614

Lee Hamilton Massey

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-402-0073

David Paul Johnson

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-365-0118

J Allison Archbold

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-960-8825

Ric Gregoria

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-536-2031

Richard Roy Gans

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-957-1900

Neil William Scott

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-906-8555

David Mark Silberstein

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-953-4400

Gregory Scott Band

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board certification source signal: estate planning

This listing is based on an estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source reviewed for this directory where available. Confirm current certification status with the attorney or certifying authority.

No disciplinary action in the source record reviewed when this listing was published

Sarasota, FL

941-917-0505x10

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Medicaid & elder law resources

What does an elder law attorney in Sarasota do?

Elder law attorneys help older adults and families with Medicaid planning, long-term care and nursing home costs, guardianship, powers of attorney, and protecting assets and the home. Many also handle estate planning and special needs planning. Scope varies by attorney, so confirm the specific focus before hiring.

How much does an elder law attorney cost in Sarasota?

Fees vary by matter and attorney. Some charge a flat fee for documents like a power of attorney, while Medicaid planning is often billed hourly or as a project fee. Many offer an initial consultation. Ask how fees are structured up front and what the total is likely to be.

When should you hire an elder law attorney?

Families often reach out around a hospital discharge, a new diagnosis, a move to assisted living or a nursing home, or when Medicaid or guardianship questions arise. Acting earlier usually leaves more planning options open, because some strategies depend on timing.

Is elder law the same as estate planning?

They overlap but are not identical. Estate planning focuses on transferring assets at death (wills, trusts, beneficiaries). Elder law focuses on aging and long-term care while you are alive — Medicaid eligibility, care costs, guardianship, and decision-making authority. Many attorneys handle both.

General educational information, not legal advice. ElderLawLocator is an attorney directory, not a law firm, and does not recommend or endorse any attorney. Confirm any attorney's current license, disciplinary history, certifications, and fees directly with them and your state bar before hiring.

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