Top Rated Manatee County, FL Trusts Lawyers

In Manatee County, Florida, there are 91 trusts lawyers available with 353+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Manatee County Has 91 Trusts Attorneys with 353 Reviews

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate and more

Bio: Originally from Columbia, Missouri, Rodney earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri and is a die-hard Mizzou Tiger. He attended law school at Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut. He has been admitted t...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(941) 900-3120

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Probate, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Meryl Conte Clayton, a New Jersey native and long-time Florida resident, has been a practicing attorney for more than 35 years – admitted to practice law in New Jersey in 1984 and in Florida in 1995. She maintains active practices in both states f...

Rating: 7.5

Call for a consultation(877) 283-7265

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Trusts Lawyers in Manatee County, FL

Trusts and estates attorneys draft and administer trusts and create wills, and other estate planning documents. They create revocable and irrevocable trusts, advise on trustee selection, handle trust administration and accounting, resolve beneficiary disputes, assist with probate filing and administration, and ensure assets are distributed according to clients’ wishes with tax efficiency.

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Trusts and Estates

Trusts and estates attorneys draft and administer trusts and create wills, and other estate planning documents. They create revocable and irrevocable trusts, advise on trustee selection, handle trust administration and accounting, resolve beneficiary disputes, assist with probate filing and administration, and ensure assets are distributed according to clients’ wishes with tax efficiency.

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Construction & Development, Landlord & Tenant and more

Review: "I just settled a dispute with my former landlord over prepaid rents and rent deposits. The landlord had previously agreed to release me from my lease so that I could purchase a home. Shortly after I terminated my lease and moved out, the landlord ..."

Rating: 7.8

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Business and more

Bio: Diversely skilled, award-winning executive leader and counsel offering years of experience in strategic planning, policy and budget development, and operational leadership for high-profile trusts, corporations, businesses, private foundations, and...

Rating: 8.0

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Elder Law, Estate Planning and more

Bio: 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...

Rating: 7.0

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: Sarasota attorney F. Gant McCloud is a Board Certified expert in probate and the preparation of wills, trusts and estate planning documents. Board Certified in Wills, Trusts & Estates by The Florida Bar Rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell® ...

Rating: 9.7

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate and more

Bio: Ms. Steiner graduated with honors (Cum Laude) from Valparaiso University School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree in law in 2006. While attending Valparaiso University School of Law, Ms. Steiner was an editor of the law school’s Law Review. Her La...

Rating: 7.5

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Real Estate, Wills & Living Wills and more

Review: "My appointments with attorney Evans were by far the very best. They were productive, professional, precise, friendly, courteous and thoughtful. He was hired to produce new, updated, documents, i.e., will, power of attorney and medical directive. T..."

Rating: 5.9

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Corporate & Incorporation and more

Review: "I contacted Jason to help me with the tough and sad times of caring for my grandmother in her finals months. Jason was very compassionate to my situation and helped immensely in preparing all the necessary documents for her. Jason's demeanor and c..."

Rating: 6.5

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and more

Bio: I'm dedicated to working for the best solution for my clients.

Rating: 7.1

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate and more

Board-Certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(941) 877-5240

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Criminal Defense, Probate and more

Review: "Will has been a Godsend in a very complicated issue. He has worked through the toughest circumstances and guided us through a very difficult time."

Rating: 7.7

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Elder Law, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: Anne grew up in Manatee County, Florida and has always served those in her community. She has witnessed the devastation caused by failure of families to plan for long term care, disabilities and end of life. Her goal is to make these life challeng...

Rating: 8.0

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: Attorney Vito Bavaro calls Lakewood Ranch home and has enjoyed living here for over 20 years. An avid golfer and former Division One hockey player, Vito brings the same dedication and precision to his legal practice. After graduating Cum Laude fro...

Rating: 6.1

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate and more

Bio: Andrew Boyer, J.D., B.C.S. is a Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney and practices in the areas of probate, estate planning, public benefits planning and guardianship. Educational Experience: Mr. Boyer attended the University of South Fl...

Rating: 10

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Elder Law and more

Bio: Jami Worley is the principal attorney at Worley Elder Law, a Bradenton-based firm focused on estate planning, elder law, and probate. Her practice includes the preparation of Wills and Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Me...

Rating: 8.5

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate and more

Bio: Ms. St. Paul's core practice areas include estate planning ( wills, living wills, health care surrogates, powers of attorney and trusts), probate and trust administration. She has extensive experience in helping families, couples and individuals i...

Rating: 9.6

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Business, Contracts & Agreements and more

Review: "In 2013 we purchased a business and John McKeighan Compton helped us with the entire process. From contracts to research to background searches John was an integral part the purchase. He was extremely helpful, informative and made the process smoo..."

Rating: 9.3

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Personal Injury

Review: "Steve, Michelle and Rebecca were wonderful throughout the process. With their expert guidance, they helped me get the medical help to fix my back after an accident herniated a disc. I would recommend them to anyone who is in need of a law firm tha..."

Rating: 8.0

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Manatee County Trusts Attorney

Trusts Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Elder Law, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Daniel Hooper Smith is an attorney at Advocates in Aging, Law Office of Wiesner Smith in Sarasota, Florida, focusing on Elder Law and Estate Planning, including Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Suppleme...

Rating: 9.8

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