My team and I are dedicated to providing compassionate quality services to seniors, young adults, persons with disabilities (of all ages) and the LGBT community.
We take a holistic approach to providing elder law services to ensure that the client's legal, social, psychological, medical and financial needs are coordinated and fulfilled as the client ages. This is accomplished by collaborating with other professionals such as life care managers, social workers, support coordinators, financial planners, accountants, psychologists, and medical professionals. It has been my passion for over 20 years.
My firm guides all people of all ages at all stages of the aging continuum.
We are your trusted planning advisor through life.
Practice areas
Elder law includes estate & incapcity planning, asset protection, VA benefits, guardianship (adults/minors), trusts, Will, advance directives, probate, special needs trusts, deeds, powers of attorney, living will, healthcare surrogate and more.
26 years
Estate & incapacity planning protects your rights and your privacy. Avoid a guardianship and probate with legal documents including, but not limited to a Will, durable power of attorney, designation of healthcare surrogate, living will, trust, when appropriate and more so you may achieve your goals and have peace of mind.
26 years
Medicaid & asset protection planning incorporates preserving government benefits including food stamps, SSI & HUD housing. We guide you through eligibility requirements to determine if you may receive benefits. We assist with maintaining benefits after receiving a law suit settlement or inheritance, and more
Guardianship for adults and minors, and guardian advocate are procedures approved and monitored by a Court. in Florida, a guardian must be represented by an attorney. Emergency temporary guardianship is for when a person is in danger of hurting themselves or others and not situated in a safe environment such as a care facility.
26 years
Probate is a legal procedure upon someone's death to facilitate distribution of assets.
26 years
There are many types of trusts. Everyone does not need a trust. Trusts serve many purposes to accomplish a family's goals. Pet trusts may be set up to care for a beloved pet when you are not able to do so, due to death or incapacity. Call us to learn more.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | License Administratively Revoked | 1991 | 04/08/2022 |
FL | Member in Good Standing | 1991 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 19 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Lawyer- Elder Law | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Elder Law | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Top Lawyer-Elder Law | South Florida Legal Guide | 2015 |
Top Lawyer - Elder Law | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2014 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2013 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2012 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2011 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2010 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Stephanie L. Schneider PA | 1996 - 2017 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce | Board Member-GLBX Council | 2016 - Present |
Greater Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce - Referral Advantage Leads Group | 2014 - Present | |
Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2013 - Present |
National Elder Law Foundation | 1999 - Present | |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | 1997 - Present |
Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys | 1997 - Present | |
Florida Bar, Elder Law Section | Former Chair | 2003 - 2004 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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NAELA Journal, Volume 10, No. 1 Spring 2014 | The Demise of the Defense of Marriage Act: Time of Death Still to Be Determined | 2014 |
Florida Bankers Magazine | SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS: THE WAVE OF THE FUTURE, Parts 1 & 2 | 2003 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 1991 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Trust Officer Graduate School | Speical Needs Trust Administration | 2016 |
National Healthcare Decisions Day | It's Not Too Late To Avoid A Medical & Financial Crisis! | 2016 |
Broward County Bar Association - CLE | Resolving Elder Law Issues in the PI Case | 2014 |
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Brian Bell, Elder law Attorney on Jul 25, 2016
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Ms. Schneider has an extensive knowledge base in elder law and provides essential guidance when navigating this complicated field of law.
Nicola Melby, Elder law Attorney on Jul 24, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Stephanie professionally for almost 20 years. She is an outstanding advocate for her clients.
Brian Bell, Elder law Attorney on Jul 25, 2016
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Ms. Schneider has an extensive knowledge base in elder law and provides essential guidance when navigating this complicated field of law.
Nicola Melby, Elder law Attorney on Jul 24, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Stephanie professionally for almost 20 years. She is an outstanding advocate for her clients.
Jeffrey Solomon, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 24, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie is a very knowledgeable and excellent lawyer in our community.
Larry Leiby, Elder law Attorney on Jul 22, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Competent, responsible, and likeable.
Samantha Fitzgerald, Elder law Attorney on Jul 21, 2016
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Stephanie is extremely knowledgeable on elder law matters, including Medicaid qualification. She and her staff are professional and responsive to client needs. I recommend clients to Stephanie often because I know they will be in excellent hands.
Alan Danz, Elder law Attorney on Jul 21, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie is extremely knowledgeable and has the highest ethical standards.I'm confident sending my clients to her.
Bobbi Meloro, Elder law Attorney on Jul 21, 2016
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Stephanie is extremely reliable, committed, professional, and a real pleasure to work with. Not to mention, she is great at what she does, as is evidenced by her board certification. I have the utmost respect for Stephanie, and it is my pleasure to endorse her.
Robert Collier, Elder law Attorney on Jul 21, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Asselta, Elder law Attorney on Mar 22, 2016
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You cannot find a more highly qualified, intelligent, and caring attorney as Stephanie. She is certified by the Florida Bar in Elder Law - enough said. I would not hesitate to recommend any of my clients to Stephanie for all of their elder law, probate, or planning needs. These issues are far too important and you need a highly skilled attorney to assist you with any of those matters. Stephanie, without a doubt, is the lawyer to do that.