Donna Irvin Sobel

Donna Irvin Sobel

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 43 years

Elder law Lawyer at Bradenton, FL
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts

4900 Manatee Ave. W., Suite 206, Bradenton, FL

About Donna

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Elder Law 50%

Asset protection, Medicaid qualification, care agreements, Supplemental Needs Trusts, preparation and submission of Medicaid Applications.

43 years

50%
Estate Planning 20%

All aspects of estate planning, ranging from "I Love You" Wills to complex Dynasty Trusts, Charitable Trusts, and federal estate tax planning.

43 years

20%
Probate 20%

Full probate support, including preparation of all documents from the Petition for Administration through entry of the Order of Discharge. Also able to prepare federal 706 Estate Tax Returns for taxable estates.

43 years

20%
Trusts 10%

Provides full support for trust administration, including preparation of Inventories and Accountings.

43 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 42 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1983

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 43 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1982

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Donna Irvin Sobel

4900 Manatee Ave. W., Suite 206, Bradenton, FL, 34209

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Donna Irvin Sobel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Referred many friends and clients

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...ecommend her enough! Such a blessing!

Posted by Elizabeth | February 12, 2015

Knowledgeable, Competent, Trustworthy, and Caring Attorney!

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...ith other attorneys in town, but none can compare to her level of compassion and competence. She is down to earth and takes time to explain complex issues. She is just excellent!

Posted by Mary Beth | August 12, 2014

Donna Sobel

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

Best Elder Care Attorney

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... new laws related to estate planning and elder care are passed. Her services are a bit more expensive than other attorneys doing similar work, but it is well worth it when it comes to estate planning and elder care. Issues related to estates and elder care can be a *nightmare* without the appropriate legal planning. If ever in a courtroom setting, I would want Donna on my side, never on the opposing side! She's fantastic!

Posted by Sheila | February 12, 2010

Knowledgeable, Caring, and Compassionate

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...y also provided moral support during some very dark hours.

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Donna Irvin Sobel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mary Jackson

Elder law lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Anne Douglass

Elder law lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Donna is an excellent attorney and has been very helpful to me over the years. She truly cares about her clients."

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Jeffrey Goethe

Elder law lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney, DONNA IRVIN SOBEL, P.A.

1985 - 1991

Legal Counsel, Gold Dome Savings Bank

Associations

2009 - Present

Department of Veterans Affairs

Accredited Attorney

2000 - Present

Manatee County Estate Planning Counsel

Member

1983 - Present

The Florida Bar

Board Certified as an Expert in Elder Law

1982 - Present

The Georgia State Bar

Member

American Bar Association

Member

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)

Member

The Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys

Member

Education

N/A

Emory University

law

Speaking Engagements

2011

Anna Maria Island Rotary Club

Living Wills and Health Care Surrogates

2011

Anna Maria Island Rotary Club

Protecting the Future of our Seniors

2010

Meals-On-Wheels Plus

Durable Powers of Attorneys

2010

Freedom Village Free Seminar

Dispelling Medicaid Myths

2009

Senior Needs

Estate and Medicaid Planning Considerations

2009

Meals-On-Wheels Plus

Meeting the Changing Needs of Seniors

2009

Manatee County Estate Planning Counsel

Durable Powers of Attorney for Medicaid Planning Purposes

2009

Alzheimers Association of Sarasota-Manatee

Medicaid Eligibility Planning

Languages

English

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