Kara Lyn Evans

Kara Lyn Evans

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 42 years

Elder law Lawyer at Lutz, FL
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Medicaid & Medicare, Estate Planning ... +2 more

4631 Van Dyke Road, Lutz, FL

About Kara

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Elder Law 25%

Elder Law encompasses many of the traditional areas of law but with a focus on the issues that specifically affect seniors. These areas include public benefits, estate planning, trust and probate administration, health and long term care planning.

26 years

25%
Medicaid and Medicare 25%

These services can assist seniors with planning for nursing home care and long term care. Many assets are exempt or can be easily protected.

26 years

25%
Estate Planning 20%

You don’t need to be rich to need an estate plan. A good plan provides for your estate to pass to whom you direct, with minimal complications.

20%
Probate 20%

Probate is the legal process of retitling assets from a deceased person to their heirs. Any item that a decedent owned in their name alone that is not otherwise directed (by beneficiary designation or joint ownership) will have to be probated.

20%
Trusts 10%

Without a plan, Florida law directs who will inherit from you and those laws may not reflect your wishes. Among many possibilities: revocable trusts to avoid probate or control distributions after your death.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 31 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 42 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1983

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kara Evans, Attorney At Law

4631 Van Dyke Road, Lutz, FL, 33558

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Kara Lyn Evans's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Skip | December 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Very pleased...

I moved to Florida in 2011 and had my estate planning arranged by another lawyer at that time. Not having good memories of him, I agreed to use an attorney (Kara Evans) associated with my financial advisor to update my plans this year. I particularly liked that there was a relationship between my leg...al and financial advisors... one could easily consult the other on my behalf. As far as Ms. Evans services are concerned, I am very happy. She is very easy to deal with and readily understood how to take care of my estate planning. Best, she has handled my questions, even the stupid ones, with great tact and has not felt it necessary to bill me for post-consultation calls. As the title says, I am very pleased with Kara Evans and wish I had known about her when I first moved to Florida.

Posted by Pat | October 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Nest decision I made

Kara knows her stuff. She was very clear and explained what she needed from me and what was going to happen right from the start. Kara listened to my concerns and opinions and then led me down the legal path to the best outcome. Although this was something I wish I didn’t have to go through - Kara w...as a strength and I am very grateful. Thank you!

Posted by Karen | September 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Outstanding experience

As the Personal Representative for my uncle's estate in Florida, I hired Kara as the probate attorney for the estate. I live out of state and she helped me through every step of the process. Kara is highly competent, professional and worked diligently on my case until it closed. It was a complicated ...probate, but because of Kara it was a seamless process. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Vincent | September 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Extremely competent

Kara did estate planning for us. She was very knowledgeable, personable, understanding and efficient. Always responded to questions and requests immediately. Resolved all issues to our complete satisfaction.

Posted by Shelley | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Elder law, estate & trust

Kara put me at ease, answered my questions with clarity, was efficient, kind and confident. I felt like I was in good hands with Kara.

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Mario Torres

Elder law lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Mrs. Evans on numerous occasions and she is the consummate professional in her field. I would highly recommend Mrs. Evans."

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Diane Zuckerman

Elder law lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kara is one of the smartest lawyers practicing in the Tampa Bay area. She is highly respected among other lawyers, who often look to her for advice for difficult legal questions. Aside from her intellect, she is a wonderful person, and any client who chooses to retain Kara has made a wise decision."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Board Certified - Elder Law, Florida Bar

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Principal, Law Offices of Kara Evans

Education

1996

Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

MS - Master of Science

1983

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Florida

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2015

Elder Law Advocate Tips and Tales Column
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