Elder Law Resources

Local elder law attorneys trusted by families.

Elder law attorneys help with Medicaid planning, estate planning, trusts, wills, guardianship, and asset protection. Below are local attorneys our clients have used with great success.

You're free to choose your own attorney.

You are not required to use an attorney to file for Medicaid — but in some situations, legal advice is recommended or required. Choose from our list below, or pick your own in the required practice area.

Medicaid Planning Legal strategies for qualifying and asset protection.
Estate Planning Wills, trusts, and end-of-life planning.
Guardianship Legal authority to make decisions for a loved one.
Asset Protection Preserving what you've built for the next generation.

Local Elder Law Attorneys

A starting point for families researching legal help. Contact any of the attorneys below directly. You are always free to choose your own firm.

Serving: Manatee & Sarasota and surrounding counties
JF
John Ferrari Sarasota, FL
📍 7100 S. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34238
LE
Logan Elliot Bradenton, FL
📍 5105 Manatee Ave W., Ste 15A, Bradenton, FL 34209
SB
Sierra Butler & Melissa Casanueva Lakewood Ranch, FL
📍 2025 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
LM
Liz Moneymaker St. Petersburg, FL
📍 3833 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
EH
Eric R. Hoonhout, Esq. Sarasota, FL
📍 1219 South East Avenue, Suite 202, Sarasota, FL 34239
Office: 941-237-0099
Direct: 941-237-0746
CB
Catherine E. Blackburn St. Petersburg, FL
📍 5230 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33707

Official Resources

Prefer to search on your own? These official government and bar association resources can help you find an elder law attorney anywhere in the U.S.

National

NAELA Attorney Directory

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys' searchable directory of member elder law attorneys across all 50 states.

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National Bar

American Bar Association

The ABA's free legal help directory connects you with state and local lawyer referral services anywhere in the United States.

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Need Help Deciding on Next Steps?

Choosing the right elder law attorney is an important decision. We can point you toward the right resources for your family's situation and help you connect with the senior care options that fit.

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Important — Please Read

You are not required to use an attorney to file for Medicaid. However, in some situations, receiving legal advice is recommended or required.

The firm selected must be willing to perform the legal services required and would permit P.A. Consulting Services to file the application and any other administrative services necessary.

Straight Path Senior Living Marketing, LLC. is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or lawyer referral services. The attorneys listed are independent professionals not employed by or affiliated with Straight Path Senior Living Marketing, LLC. Their inclusion is based on past client experience reported by our filing partner P.A. Consulting Services, LLC, and is not an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of services. Always verify current licensing, fees, and qualifications directly with any attorney before retaining them. The information on this page is for educational purposes only.