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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. Board certified and stronger source matches are listed first.

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.

Andrew Ray Boyer

Board Certified Elder Law

Board Certified Elder Law Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized elder law certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-365-2304

Edwin M Boyer

Board Certified Elder Law

Board Certified Elder Law Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized elder law certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-365-2304

John Thomas Griffin

Board Certified Elder Law

Board Certified Elder Law Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized elder law certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-966-2700

Mary Alice Jackson

Board Certified Elder Law

Board Certified Elder Law Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized elder law certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-365-2304

Christopher Alan Likens

Board Certified Elder Law

Board Certified Elder Law Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized elder law certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-365-7838

Daniel Hooper Smith

Board Certified Elder Law

Board Certified Elder Law Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized elder law certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-365-9900

Ira Stewart Wiesner

Board Certified Elder Law

Board Certified Elder Law Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized elder law certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-365-9900

Kent Joseph Anderson

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-906-1231

J Allison Archbold

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-960-8825

Gregory Scott Band

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-917-0505x10

Charla Mcnally Burchett

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-552-3500

Elizabeth Paige Cottom

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-329-6631

Rose-Anne Barnidge Frano

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-536-2033

Richard Roy Gans

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-957-1900

Ric Gregoria

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-536-2031

R Craig Harrison

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-366-3282

David Paul Johnson

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-365-0118

Elizabeth C Marshall

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-329-6614

Lee Hamilton Massey

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-402-0073

Francis Gant Mccloud

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-957-9330

David Whitney Payne

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-487-2800

Fletcher Hamilton Rush

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-366-4800

Neil William Scott

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-906-8555

David Mark Silberstein

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-953-4400

Jeffrey Todd Troiano

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-329-6638

Daniel L. Tullidge

Board Certified Estate Planning

Board Certified Estate Planning Attorney ✓

This listing is based on a state-recognized estate planning, trusts, or probate certification source where available.

No Public Disciplinary Actions ✓

Sarasota, FL

941-957-1900

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