$ 250-350 per hour
I am often asked what influenced my decision to practice in the area of Elder Law. The answer is very simple. In 1990, my 80 year old father suffered a devastating stroke that left him unable to move, speak, swallow, or think. Prior to this stroke, my father had refused to consider the fact of his own mortality. He had neither planned for a possible incapacity, nor for his eventual death. Because he had no advance directive regarding the administration or withdrawal of life-prolonging procedures, he was placed on a feeding tube and transferred to a nursing home. At that time, I was working as in-house counsel for a bank and had no idea how to go about helping my parents with their elder law issues. I made it my goal to become not only educated, but proficient, in this vitally important legal practice area.
In 1991, I left the bank and opened my own practice, concentrating exclusively in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Probate, in order to assist others who, like my own parents, need help navigating through difficult and emotionally charged issues. Over the past 20 years, it has been my privilege to meet and help thousands of local families who felt overwhelmed when faced with nursing home expenses and the problems of meeting the needs of their loved ones who were in situations similar to that of my father. I take pride in providing solutions to the problems of seniors and their families in a competent and caring manner.
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Acquired: 1983
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Acquired: 1982
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4900 Manatee Ave. W., Suite 206, Bradenton, FL, 34209
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Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I am a local Realtor in Manatee County and based on the experience I had working with Donna with my elderly mother, I have referred several friends, family, and clients to her to assist them with their family members. Donna tells it like it is and walks you through the process step-by-step. I can't r...
Posted by Elizabeth | February 12, 2015
I have worked with Donna for over 20 years, in the matters of Estate Planning, and Elder Law. She is knowledgeable, competent, easy to work with, and she truly cares about the people she helps! She is not only the attorney I recommend to my clients, she is my own attorney as well. I have worked w...
Posted by Mary Beth | August 12, 2014
For eight years, Donna Sobel has helped me as a POA managing my elderly father's affairs. I highly recommend her. She helped in an emergency situation in 2006 and in all the years since. She is caring, competent, efficient, and affordable.
Posted by Kathy | November 4, 2013
Donna Sobel is an excellent Elder Law attorney. My family and I have worked with her multiple times over the past 5 years. She is trustworthy and caring and is willing to take the time to explain risks, legal ramifications, and choices. She exhibits leadership in her field, taking the initiative when...
Posted by Sheila | February 12, 2010
My siblings and I had no idea how we were going to take care of our mother when her Alzheimer's progressed to the point she could not longer live with one of us. There simply was no money to pay for a nursing home. Donna and her staff not only helped us through the Medicaid application process, the...
"I endorse this lawyer. Donna is a thorough and caring practitioner and is a pleasure to work with when the need arises. She is always available for conversation and cares about her clients and their welfare."
"Donna is an excellent attorney and has been very helpful to me over the years. She truly cares about her clients."
"I have referred several clients to Donna, but was especially impressed when a client recently called and thanked me for giving him Donna's name. I am grateful to to know that Donna has the professionalism and skill to help my clients who need an elder law specialist."
Guardianship lawyer
1991 - Present
Attorney, DONNA IRVIN SOBEL, P.A.
1985 - 1991
Legal Counsel, Gold Dome Savings Bank
2009 - Present
Department of Veterans AffairsAccredited Attorney
2000 - Present
Manatee County Estate Planning CounselMember
1983 - Present
The Florida BarBoard Certified as an Expert in Elder Law
1982 - Present
The Georgia State BarMember
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law
2011
Living Wills and Health Care Surrogates
2011
Protecting the Future of our Seniors
2010
Durable Powers of Attorneys
2010
Dispelling Medicaid Myths
2009
Estate and Medicaid Planning Considerations
2009
Meeting the Changing Needs of Seniors
2009
Durable Powers of Attorney for Medicaid Planning Purposes
2009
Medicaid Eligibility Planning
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