Do you or a loved one need help with planning for long-term care or probate? We can help.Need Medicaid or VA Benefits Planning? Or help in finding and paying for an ALF or Nursing Home?We provide Powers of Attorney, Health Care Documents, Wills, Trusts and long-term planning.We help families handle the legal process known as probate, after a loved one passes.
Kevin Pillion is a certified elder law attorney (CELA®) by the National Elder Law Foundation, as accredited by the American Bar Association. Kevin is the Founder of the Life Planning Law Firm in Sarasota County, Florida, with offices in downtown Sarasota and North Port, Florida.
Kevin received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center and has been practicing law since 1990. He is a member of The Florida Bar, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, NAtional Elder Law Foundation, Florida Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Life Care Planning Law Firms Association, Veterans Benefits Committee of the Elder Law Section of The Florida Bar. He is also Accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Kevin is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Washington, DC.
Kevin is also a Certified Public Accountant and worked with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Washington, D.C. after graduating from law school. In addition, Kevin worked with Attorney Steven Winkelman, a prominent Estate Planning Attorney and former adjunct Professor of Estate Planning at Georgetown University Law Center.
In 2003, Kevin reduced his workload so he could care for his elderly parents, living with them part of the year in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and the other part in Bradenton, Florida. After his parents passed away in 2008, Kevin permanently relocated to Sarasota, Florida.
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Life Planning Law Firm, P.A.
1671 Mound Street
Sarasota, FL, 34236
Life Planning Law Firm, P.A.
14375 S. Tamiami Trail
North Port, FL, 34287
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TN | Surrendered | 2010 | 04/27/2022 |
FL | Member in Good Standing | 2009 | 03/17/2022 |
DC | Good Standing | 1992 | 02/18/2021 |
PA | Retired | 1990 | 03/15/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Certified Elder Law Attorney | National Elder Law Foundation | 2019 |
Top Attorney - Elder Law | Avvo | 2015 |
Clients' Choice Award | Avvo | 2015 |
Top Attorney - Elder Law | Avvo | 2014 |
Clients' Choice Award | Avvo | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Attorney | Life Planning Law Firm, P.A. | 2009 - Present |
Private Practice | Kevin Pillion, Attorney At Law | 1995 - 2009 |
Attorney | Securities and Exchange Commission | 1990 - 1995 |
CPA | Private practice | 1988 - 1990 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Elder Law Foundation | Member | 2019 - Present |
Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 2011 - Present |
Life Care Planning Law Firms Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys | Member | 2010 - Present |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 2010 - Present |
CPA Elder Planning & Support Services | Member | 2010 - Present |
Florida Bar, Elder Law Section | Member | 2009 - Present |
Veterans Administration | Accredited Attorney | 2008 - Present |
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants | Member | 2008 - Present |
District of Columbia Bar | Member | 1992 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1990 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Florida CPA Today | Aid and Attendance: Exploring an Under-used Veteran's Benefit | 2013 |
Florida CPA Today | CPAs: Watch Keepers for Elder Planning | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Georgetown University Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1990 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Accounting | 1983 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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27th Annual Accounting Show | Elder Planning | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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VA Benefits | Client qualified for VA Aid and Attendance |
Florida Medicaid ICP | APPROVAL |
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David Haenel, Elder law Attorney on Jan 8, 2016
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This attorney knows how to properly plan for long-term care and how to plan our clients estates so they can preserve their assets. His firm is also skilled at helping people qualify for public benefits such as Medicaid and Veterans benefits.
David Goldman, Probate Attorney on Aug 17, 2014
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Keven has demonstrated his knowledge of Florida Probate by his thoughtful and complete answers on AVVO. If you are looking for a probate attorney in his area, you might consider talking with him about your situation.
David Haenel, Elder law Attorney on Jan 8, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
This attorney knows how to properly plan for long-term care and how to plan our clients estates so they can preserve their assets. His firm is also skilled at helping people qualify for public benefits such as Medicaid and Veterans benefits.
David Goldman, Probate Attorney on Aug 17, 2014
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Keven has demonstrated his knowledge of Florida Probate by his thoughtful and complete answers on AVVO. If you are looking for a probate attorney in his area, you might consider talking with him about your situation.
Stephen Unsworth, Probate Attorney on Jul 25, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Catherine Hammond, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 22, 2014
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I know Kevin through the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and have worked with him on a number of matters. He is committed to excellence and working for the benefit of his clients. I have no hesitation in endorsing him for estate planning and related matters.
Ronald Fatoullah, Elder law Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel DeBruyckere, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Pillion has been a reliable and valuable resource.
Christopher Morrison, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
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I have known and worked with Kevin over the past two years. I have found Kevin to be very knowledgeable and professional. He puts the needs of his clients foremost in his practice.
Gary Garland, Elder law Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Kevin over the years at several national continuing educational conferences. Kevin is one of the few attorneys who will leave the comfort of his office (or State!) to incur the costs and time commitment to travel to learn techniques to better serve his clients. Kevin has demonstrated mastery of Elder Law and Life Care Planning, and has demonstrated his commitment to excellence - with his knowledge, and perhaps most importantly, his commitment to his clients. I am proud to call Kevin and peer and friend, and he is a true credit to the legal community.
Amelia Crotwell, Elder law Attorney on May 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Kevin for two years. He is knowledgeable and caring. He knows how to help you plan for and find the care you need.
Edward Brunicardi, Elder law Attorney on May 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Michelle Biddinger, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 7, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning.
David Rosen, Elder law Attorney on Nov 19, 2012
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Kevin started his career as a CPA which gives him an excellent background in maximizing his client's tax savings. If you are in the Florida area - contact Kevin, he often offers a free consultation.
Sammid Mansoor, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 8, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Kevin and and I attended the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Boot Camp and Education Summit together and he has a tremendous grasp of legal concepts, can easily relate scenarios to issues and create equitable solutions for clients. He is a valuable tool for anyone looking to create a comprehensive wealth plan.