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Debra Lynn Dandar
About Debra
Biography
I understand how hard it is for people with medical and financial issues who need help. My own grandmother who passed away at 94 years of age helped me to understand the issues that Seniors and those with disabilities face.
My passion is to help Seniors to obtain the benefits that they need and deserve to help with the cost of long term care, while also trying to protect the assets for which they have worked hard all their lives. I can help you to come up with a plan to meet whatever crisis you may be facing.
We also handle estate planning, with a focus on asset preservation and probate avoidance. We prepare Wills, Trusts, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Surrogate Designations, Living Wills, Deeds (including Lady Bird deeds), and other necessary documents to ensure that your assets pass to your intended beneficiaries upon your death.
After a loved one has passed, we also handle probate and trust administration so that you may transfer assets to the heirs or beneficiaries of your deceased loved one.
In addition to my J.D. (Juris Doctor) in Law, I also hold an LL.M. (Masters of Law) in Elder Law. I am a member of NAELA (the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys), and AFELA, the Association of Florida Elder Law Attorneys.
My office is conveniently located 1.5 blocks East of South Dale Mabry, about 1 mile south of Interstate 275. We assist clients throughout the Tampa Bay area, including, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater. We have a comfortable office with a large parking lot behind our building, handicapped ramp, and handicapped facilities.
I welcome the opportunity to be of service to you. Please call my office to schedule an appointment. I will be happy to meet with you to discuss your options.
Sincerely,
Debra L. Dandar, J.D., LL.M.
Tampa Bay Elder Law Center
Helping Seniors and the Families That Care for Them
Practice Areas
3
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Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
TAMPA BAY ELDER LAW CENTER, P.A.
3611 West Azeele Street, Tampa, FL, 33609
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Bill | June 19, 2014 | Estate Planning
Estate Planning Law Services
My experience with Debra and staff is in the estate planning area of law. She has guided us through many legal documents to setup a trust account and others as it relates to estate planning for my aging parent. Eager to explain and coach us through the many decisions that were needed. She is able...
Posted by James | June 19, 2014
Experience with Attorney Debra Dandar
Debra is an extremely knowledgeable and competent attorney who exhibits a genuine sense of empathy for your situation or problem. She does not delay in moving on your problem and getting it resolved and keeps the client informed of everything that is happening with the case. She is extremely dilige...
Posted by Jim | July 13, 2011 | Power Of Attorney
A Whole-hearted Recommendation
I have worked with Debra Dandar for almost a year. I first met her when I accepted a durable power of attorney for the widow of my best friend. Her/our client was in a bad state. After a lifetime of mental health issues, she had declined mentally and emotionally after the death of her husband. She ha...
Debra Lynn Dandar's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Debra is extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with."
"Debra is very well-respected in the legal community, having served as both chair and co-chair of the Elder Law Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Assoc. She is a mentor for Bay Area Legal Services and is knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate."
"Debra is an extremely knowledgeable and compassionate elder law attorney. She is very involved in the elder law community and is always willing to help others. I enthusiastically endorse elder law attorney Debra Dandar."
"I have known Debra for several years and have asked her for guidance in the area of elder law and probate. As a family law attorney, I have seen her work product via clients that have come into my office for divorce and have trusts that were authored by Debra. I am impressed with the thoroughness and detail of her trust documents. If you want a highly skilled and compassionate lawyer, look no further. I sincerely endorse Debra."
"Ms. Dandar is an exceptional elder law and estate planning attorney. She has a solid reputation for providing her clients with skilled and expert advice regarding medicaid planning, wills, trusts, assisting Veterans in obtaining VA benefits and a litany of other services one would not anticipate planning for. I have found as a family law attorney that these services are often underutilized, and clients often wait too late to see an elder law attorney, which can cost them a significant amount of money in the future, for themselves and their loved ones. I trust Ms. Dandar to handle wills, trusts, and all elder law issues I need for myself and my parents, and I believe you should do the same."
"I endorse this lawyer. Debra is very active in the Elder Law community. She is very knowledgeable and highly competent. She is dedicated to her clients. I worked with her on one highly complex case. She served as an expert witness for me. She worked very hard, did great research, and did an outstanding job for me in court. I wouldn't hesitate to use her again, and I would recommend her without hesitation to clients and other lawyers."
"I worked with Debra on several matters and have been impressed with her organization, strategies, and analytical abilities. She is knowledgeable and ethical. Perhaps most importantly, she has a genuine concern for her clients and their families."
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Experience
Honors
2025
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2024
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2023
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2022
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2021
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2020
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2019
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2018
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2017
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2016
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2015
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2014
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2013
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Debra L. Dandar, now known as Tampa Bay Elder Law Center
1997 - 2000
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Wm. Fletcher Belcher
Associations
2011 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2011 - Present
Florida Bar, Elder Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
2009 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
2009 - Present
Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys
2014 - 2016
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Elder Law SectionCo-Chair Elder Law Section
2014 - 2021
Penick Inns of CourtMaster
2014 - 2016
Hillsborough County Pro Bono CommitteeMember
2014 - 2024
Florida Bar, Elder Law Section, Medicaid CommitteeMember
1997 - 2014
St. Petersburg Bar Association, Probate and Guardianship Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Medicaid Benefits Planning
Approval for Benefits
Education
2009
Stetson University College of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1997
Stetson University College of Law
Juris Doctorate
1994
University of South Florida
Bachelor
Speaking Engagements
2014
Advanced Elder Law
Advanced Elder Law
2013
Sponsor - Taking Action for Your Parents
Elder Law
2013
Positively Tampa Bay
Use of Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Surrogate and Living Wills
Publications
2015
Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine
Jan/Feb 2015 "Lawyer" magazine
2014
Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine
Sept/Oct 2014 "Lawyer" magazine
2014
Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine
Nov/Dec 2014 "Laywer" magazine
2014
National Business Institute Seminar
Medicaid Crisis Planning and Benefits Restoration
2014
National Business Institute Seminar
Long Term Care Planning Challenges and Concerns
N/A
Paraclete - Publication of the St. Petersburg Bar Association
Former Contributing Author and Member of Editorial Board
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
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Video Legal Guide
Elder Law - Medicaid, VA Benefits, Estate Planning, Planning for Assisted Living Care
18 Jun 2014
Video Legal Guide
Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Surrogate Designations and Living Wills (Florida)
18 Jun 2014
Legal Guide
The Most Important Estate Planning Documents Everyone Should Have (and a Will is NOT Number One!!)
18 Jun 2014