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Debra G. Simms is an experienced attorney, with a practice specializing in estate planning, elder law, probate and guardianship, special needs trust, bankruptcy, divorce, family law, and mediation. She is a Florida Bar Certified Elder Law Attorney, only one of 99 such attorneys in the State of Florida. She is also a Certified Civil Circuit Mediator, Certified Family Law Mediator, and certified Parent Coordinator in the State of Florida. Debra Simms has over 26 years experience as a lawyer.
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Chat withState: Florida
Acquired: 1997
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State: Ohio
Acquired: 1988
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823 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange, FL, 32129
629 N. Dixie FW, New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32168
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Posted by Joan | October 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Debra was very helpful with my estate after the passing of my husband. It was very confusing but Debra was there to help and answer all my questions and put my mind at ease. Debra's staff is very professional and quick to answering emails and phone calls. I have recommended Debra to my neighbors and ...
Posted by Sue | September 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I am a single woman with no children. I had no idea who to name as my beneficiaries or who I should name to handle my affairs if I get sick. Debra Simms is patient and understood my situation. We worked together to find the best solution. I highly recommend her!
Posted by Robert | July 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Simms set up our revocable trust and other estate documents, such as living wills -- and changed all our deeds to be in the name of the trust-- she patiently answered all our questions (we had a lot, since we had done no planning at all). We can highly recommend Ms. Simms -- she and her staff ar...
Posted by Linda | May 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Simms provided us great advice about establishing a revocable trust and did not hesitate to answer all our questions. Creating the trust was quick, painless, and will make things much easier for our adult children to not only care for us as we age but to settle our estate when the time comes. We ...
Posted by Tom | December 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
We had our last will and testament drawn up and recorded in another state so we needed to update it as we are now Florida residents. My wife and I recently had a complete estate plan completed by Ms. Simms and was very satisfied with the process and her professionalism. She spent the total hour gat...
"Debra is a caring, thoughtful attorney who approaches your estate planning needs with an eye towards her clients' true goals. Her passion for assisting clients plan for their future at any stage shines through in her communication and quality of work she performs. I would highly recommend Debra for your estate planning needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. Her willingness to contribute to the AVVO community along with the substance of those contributions displays an attorney that is ready, willing and able to zealously advocate for her clients. I wouldn't think twice about referring a potential client to Ms. Simms."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Simms is one of if not the finest estate planning attorney's in Florida. She is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. Attorney Simms is a credit to the legal profession and I needed an attorney in Florida she would be my first choice and the first choice we refer our clients to."
"I endorse Debra because I know she knows her Bankruptcy as well as Estate Planning and would do a great job for any of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known attorney Debra Simms for many years and find her to be very knowledgeable and hard working."
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2014
Elder Law Certification, Florida Bar
2014
Board Certified - Elder Law, Florida Bar
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Preventative Law, National Preventative Law Institute
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Editor, Law Review
N/A
First Amendment Rights and Responsibilites, Am Jur
2007 - Present
President, Debra G. Simms, P.A.
1997 - 2006
Attorney, Pearson-Wise & Simms
1992 - 1996
Attorney, Ross, Britain & Schoenberg
1988 - 1992
President, Law Office of Debra G. Simms
2015 - Present
Daytona Beach Symphony Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
ARC, VolusiaBoard of Directors
2014 - Present
Florida BarCertified Elder Law Attorney
2014 - Present
Volusia County Bar AssociationMember, Elder Law Chair
2007 - Present
Met Life Hyatt Legal PlanPanel Attorney
Member
Lawyer Panel
Case Dismissed, Ward and daughter prevailed
Debra G. Simms, on behalf of the son, Ricky Triplett
Medicaid Eligibility for Long Term Care
Discharge of Debts
Avoidance of probate and incapacity planning
Opening and closing probate within 3--6 months!
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
MA - Masters
1974
BS - Bachelor of Science
2018
Medicaid, Liens, Estate Recovery and Hardship Waivers
2016
Medical Directives and Living Wills
2016
Medicaid Planning
2015
Medical Directives and Living Wills
2015
Elder Abuse/Fraud
2015
Medicaid for Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facilites
2014
Solo practice
2014
Estate Planning and Long Term Nursing Care
2012
Foreclosure Process in Florida Today
2012
Basic Estate Planning for Moms
2012
Estate Planning Basics
2012
Adoption for Same-sex Couples in Florida
2012
Choosing the Right Attorney for You
2012
2012
Four Corners of Estate Planning
2011
Bankruptcy for Beginners - Your debt: Budge It!
2011
Powers of Attorney & Advanced Directives
2011
Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts
2011
Basic Estate Planning
2011
Estate Planning for You and Your Family
2010
Elder Law Issues
2010
Estate Planning
2010
Being a Sole Practitioner
2008
Estate Planning
2015
2013
2012
2012
2012
1988
English
Spanish
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