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Carol Anne Johnson
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Biography
Carol Johnson is admitted to practice in Florida and South Carolina and is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar, The South Carolina Bar, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the Oconee Bar Association, and the Professional Advisors Committee of the SPCA. She served for many years on the Board of Trustees for the St. Petersburg Bar Foundation Community Law Program and has been recognized by the Florida Bar for extensive pro bono work on behalf of foster children and other underserved community members. A frequent guest lecturer on special needs and elder-law topics, Carol has presented seminars for NAMI, Columbia University, Clemson University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, the Florida Bar Speakers Bureau, and the South Carolina Bar CLE Commission. A single mother who draws inspiration from her son, Carol also enjoys spending quality time with her young Quarter Horse/Tennessee Walker. She is available to present to community and senior groups on estate planning, special-needs transitional planning, Medicaid strategies, and related topics. Carol established Carol Johnson Law Firm, P.A., and has a busy Elder Law / Estate Planning practice in Seneca, SC. Her FL practice is by referral only.
Elder Law / Estate Planning; Trusts for probate avoidance; guardianships, special needs advocacy!
Complete Estate and Wealth Management planning services focusing on providing probate avoidance planning with Trusts and protective business entity planning and establishment.
We provide business establishment services designed to put you in the proper business vehicle, ensure that it works for your situation, and can keep it from becoming an inadvertent probate asset. We also litigate contract and other business disputes.
We understand that marriages can change over time and divorce becomes a necessity. We provide compassionate divorce advocacy that protects our clients rights and assets.
Probate is never fun. We provide a clear explanation of the probate process and walk you through the necessary steps for administration through to closing.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
35%
Real Estate
30%
Business
15%
Family
10%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2016 2015 2014
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Licenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 11 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 13 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Carol Johnson Law Firm, P.A.
(727) 732-4641
Mobile
(864) 719-9095
Fax
325 Main Street, Seneca, SC, 29678
caroljohnsonlaw.com/Online Presence
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Posted by cindygold1 | May 27, 2015
My Legal Matter
I hired Carol Anne Johnson to take care of a pressing legal matter that had gone unresolved for far to long. My experience with Attorney Johnson was nothing short of EXCELLENT. Within 6 weeks of the time I hired Attorney Johnson, she managed to get all necessary documents tracked down and filed with...
Carol Anne Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Attorney Johnson for her superior knowledge of Special Needs Trusts. I have referred clients to her in the past and have contacted her for advice concerning nuances of Special Needs Trust law. Both my clients and I have been extremely satisfied with the advice that the has provided. For these reasons, I highly endorse attorney Carol Johnson."
"I endorse this lawyer. She has the highest ethical standards and is tenacious and fearless. She will provide excellent representation for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Johnson is a knowledgeable and very effective attorney for her clients."
"Carol's insight offered in the AVVO community is impressive and I endorse her."
"I endorse Carol. She shows a very intricate knowledge of estate planning and elder law issues and I would recommend her services."
"Ms. Johnson is an exceptionally talented and experienced attorney. Her contributions to Avvo demonstrate her vast legal knowledge, compassion, and skills."
"I endorse Carol. She shows a very intricate knowledge of estate planning and elder law issues and I would recommend her services."
"Outstanding attorney. A highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"The highest endorsement I can make for an attorney is to refer a client to him/her because to do so puts my own reputation on the line. I have not only encouraged clients to engage Carol, but I have also invited some doctors, lawyers, and a financial services professional that I know in her area to meet her because they will also likely want to refer their patients and clients to Carol for Planning and Probate services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great advocate in Trusts and Probate!"
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. She consistently analyzes the issues present and give a cogent response. I would hire her to help me through the quagmire if I had a quagmire."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping others with sage advice."
"This attorney has an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality representation to clients. Experience and proven results!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Johnson is the kind of lawyer everyone needs when confronted with complex legal issues and unsure of what to do. She is thorough, caring and very thoughtful in the guidance that she offers. Ms. Johnson is an outstanding elder law attorney and a credit to the entire profession."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"Carol is a dedicated Elder Law attorney who bring her considerable talent and experience to bear in helping clients with some of the most challenging aspect of life planning. She is a credit to the legal profession and I am proud to endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Johnson has proven time and time again that she knows what she is talking about. She clearly and accurately explains the points of law in a way that clients can easily understand. I highly recommend her for all of your real estate legal needs in the St. Pete area."
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Experience
Honors
2011
William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award, Stetson University College of Law
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Shareholder, Carol Johnson Law Firm, P.A.
Associations
2012 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Florida chapter)Attorney Member
2012 - Present
Community Law ProgramBoard Member
2012 - Present
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionLinkedIn Manager, Member
Education
N/A
Stetson University College of Law
Speaking Engagements
2016
NAMI Monthly Meeting
Special Needs Trust
2015
South Carolina eCLE Video
Adding a Special Needs Trusts component to your Estate Planning Practice
2015
SC NAMI Annual Conference
Special Needs Transition Planning
2015
Death & Dying Symposium at Columbia Univ.
Advance Directives for Special Needs
2014
Caring For Disabled Children
Special Needs Planning
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Carol earned significant contribution points in 2016.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is a landlord obligated to provide blinds or replace broken blinds in a rented house?
06 Aug 2018
Q&A
Cousin was 17 living with grandma when she left for nursing home. He is now an adult and moved. Is the house his?
04 Aug 2018
Q&A
Can a beneficiary be removed from a trust agreement?
07 Aug 2018