April Denise Hill

April Denise Hill

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Probate Lawyer at Saint Petersburg, FL
Practice Areas: Probate, Medicaid & Medicare, Trusts ... +3 more

2033 54th Ave N, Suite A, Saint Petersburg, FL

About April

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

HKH Elder Law

2033 54th Ave N, Suite A, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33714

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April Denise Hill's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lindsay | October 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful Service

April and her team were asked to take over my mother’s estate as my previous attorney was unable to finish. April & Team were wonderful. This was not a run of the mill probate. There were several issues left hanging by my previous attorney and April cleared everything up quickly. Hill & Kinsella is ...a great law firm. I’m so grateful our paths crossed.

Posted by Patricianne | June 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hill Law Group, P.A.

My husband and I have reached the age where by we were in need to have Estate Planning. The Hill Law Group was suggested by trusted friends. When we met Ms Hill and her staff, we were very comfortable and knew that the suggestions made were exactly what we were looking for , for our protection in o...ur efforts for Estate Planning. This is an excellent group, worthy of your trust.

Posted by Doug | October 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Special Needs Trusts and Revocable Trusts Excellent Attorney

I have over the course of many years been required to update my will and the details of my estate planning and have used the resources of several attorneys in the process. I have never met or worked with an attorney as competent and thorough as April Hill. My sister has been recently placed in ass...isted living and I needed to set up a Revocable Trust as well as a Special Needs Trust. I am very fortunate to have met April Hill. This is why. First of all she is very generous with her time. On my first visit to her office in St. Petersburg she gave me a detailed analysis of the complexity involved with legal documents regarding my sister's special needs. She outlined and clarified every legal distinction and definition regarding every question I asked her. She drew comprehensive graphs on a white board as a means of explaining points which I didn't understand. But the thing which I found most satisfying was in the final work product of the Revocable Trust. In addition to the original documents, this financial instrument was presented to totally organized in a ring binder with every heading containing copies of all the many and varied documents tabulated and ordered all together. I am not an attorney and often feel at odds and uncertain regarding the rules and requirements pertaining to these important documents, thus the level of organization I found at the Hill Law Group, took an enormous amount of stress of me by virtue the completeness, attention to detail, and competence of the Hill Law Group . As aforementioned, I have worked with many attorneys in the past and have not experienced such service for such a reasonable fee. April Hill and the Hill Law Group has my highest recommendation.

Posted by Joe | June 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney!!

Ms. Hill was exceptionally kind and thorough, and timely. She thought of things that I/we had not considered, and gave viable options and alternatives. She offered solid reasons for her advice, and explained issues in a manner that was easily understood. I freely encourage the use and services of ...Ms. Hill's!

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dedicated, Experienced and Caring

I went to Hill Law Group to have some legal documents drawn up and was impressed by not only the professional and caring environment of their offices, but the attention to detail and personal attention that we received by the team. I cannot compliment them enough on their handling of my needs and th...e expertise that they have provided which has helped me in dozens of ways. If you are looking for an elder law, probate, or life care planning specialist - I couldn't recommend Hill Law Group any higher. They are the one you need to choose!

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April Denise Hill's Lawyer Endorsements

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Karen Keaton

Medicaid and medicare lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known April for many years and we have collaborated on a number of cases including Medicaid qualification, probate and estate planning matters. She is very knowledgeable, caring and diligent in her endeavors."

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Michelle Hollister

Elder law lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. April's dedication to improve the lives of others is apparent In all of her endeavors."

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Evelyn Kuttler

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been a colleague of April Hill for many years and have found her to be creative in her approaches to Medicaid planning and related matters. Her background in Social Work makes her especially gifted in assisting families with Elder Law issues. Therefore, I endorse April Hill."

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Timothy Miller

Elder law lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. April Hill is an excellent and caring estate planning attorney who has unique experience and focus on elder law matters also. She is practical and solution oriented for her clients in planning, probate and guardianship matters and is an asset to our community."

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Lance McKinney

Elder law lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Garth Goodman

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ms. Hill for over five years. During this period of time, I have referred numerous clients to her for assistance with health care directives and other estate planning matters. Each of these clients received the best care possible taking into consideration their specific needs. Most importantly, all of them had peace of mind. I highly recommend Ms. Hill for any and all of your estate planning needs."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), National Elder Law Academy

2003

Board Certified in Elder Law, The Florida Bar

1998

Chief Judge's Award, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Stetson University College of Law

2002 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Hill Law Group, PA

1997 - 2000

Program Attorney, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Associations

1998 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

1997 - Present

Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2015 - 2016

PARC

Board Chairperson

2011 - 2015

Suncoast Estate Planning Council

Member

2011 - 2018

PARC

Board Member

2009 - 2013

Gulfport Senior Center Foundation

Board Member

2008 - 2011

Florida Bar

Board of Legal Specialization and Education

2007 - 2009

Florida Bar, Elder Law Section

Chair, UPL Committee

Education

1997

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Christopher Newport University

BA - Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

Speaking Engagements

2011

Elder Care Planning for Snowbirds Planning for Snowbirds - Elder law and estate plans

2008

Elder Concert

Guardianship and the Courts

2007

Fundamental Issues in Elder Law

Medicare

2007

Estate, Financial & Health Care Planning for Elder Clients

Pre Mortem Options

2007

Estate Planning with Medicaid in Mind

Estate Planning with Medicaid in Mind

Publications

2008

Inside The Minds: Elder Law Health Care Strategies Compassionate Client Centered Elder Law

2008

Inside The Minds: Elder Law Health Care Strategies Long Term Care Considerations

2007

Quick Guide to Elder Law Quick Guide to Elder Law

Languages

English

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