Andrew Colin McDannold

Andrew Colin McDannold

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 8 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Lutz, FL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, Elder Law

17894 N US Highway 41, Lutz, FL

About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Estate planning is a process that provides for and protects current and future generations and ensures that a person's preferences related to health and medical care are honored.

40%
Probate 35%

Probate is the court-supervised process of transferring property to the persons named in a decedent's will. ​ The personal representative must gather the decedent's assets, pay any debts, and distribute the remaining assets to the beneficiaries.

35%
Guardianship 15%

As people age, they sometimes lose the ability to care for themselves or make important life decisions.​ If this happens, a family member or caring friend may be appointed to make personal or financial decisions for the incapacitated person.

15%
Elder Law 10%

Elder law refers to the diverse legal needs of persons as they age. ​It can include such issues as Medicaid, Social Security, nursing or assisted living facilities, pensions and retirement plans, and the abuse or exploitation of elderly persons.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 8 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2017

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

McDannold Law

17894 N US Highway 41, Lutz, FL, 33549-4502

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Andrew Colin McDannold's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jerry | April 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Probate

After consulting with Mr. McDannold, I decided to let him represent me for my father's estate. He has been extremely professional as well as thorough and efficient. I would recommend him to anyone looking for representation for probate or estate law.

Posted by Roy & Sandra Furr | March 16, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Lease Agreement

Reviewed lease, explored options to terminate, advice was given, all options taken into consideration Fantastic job

Posted by Jeremy | March 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Drew walked us through our entire estate plan and had patience with my wife and I as we made multiple changes to our documents. Drew has the experience and education to help anyone with their estate planning needs.

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Andrew Colin McDannold's Lawyer Endorsements

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Beau Blackwell

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Sorrell

Unknown lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is a diligent and intelligent attorney who always acts with his client's best interest in mind. As one of the most courteous and professional people I know, Andrew will exceed expectations in the course of his representation."

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Jessica Mazariego

Unknown lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney McDannold is a superb advocate for Tampa's community. I have had the pleasure of working with Andrew in a professional setting and have always been impressed by his professional demeanor and keen legal eye."

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Jeremy Baczkiewicz

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is the consummate professional. Andrew really cares about his clients and will ensure you're not just another number in a will producing machine. Andrew takes the time to get to know his clients and creatively matches their needs with the law. I endorse Andrew!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Defense Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Central Command

2011

Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Air Forces Central Command

Work Experience

2016 - 2016

Legal Intern, Veterans Advocacy Clinic, Stetson University College of Law

2016 - 2016

Certified Legal Intern, Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc.

2015 - 2015

Judicial Intern for General Magistrate Sean O. Cadigan, Probate, Guardianship, and Mental Health Division, 13th Judicial Circuit Court

1988 - 2013

Officer, Aircraft Maintenance and Logistics, U.S. Air Force

Associations

2017 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee

2017 - Present

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Accredited Attorney

2017 - Present

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

Admitted to Practice

2016 - Present

Judge Thomas E. Penick, Jr. Elder Law Inn of Court

Member

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section

Education

2016

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor (with honors)

2011

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary

MA - Masters (with highest honors)

1996

North Carolina State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Thomas E. Penick, Jr. Elder Law American Inn of Court Thirteenth Circuit Meeting

Ways to Avoid Litigation

2018

Hale Senior Activity Center, Dunedin, Florida

Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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