Unprofessional--recommended her friends to handle banking, realtors, tax preparers, etc…read more Unresponsive to calls, emails and even a certified letter. Finally required resorting to the county's arbitration to settle account. Took six momoths longer than it should have.

Michelle was knowledgeable and friendly. She went through the whole process of making a will and I…read morefeel so relieved that it's completed. Her staff is also friendly and helpful.

I was very happy with the service I received from Guardian Legal. They were thorough and patient…read morein helping me close a land sale. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend them to anyone.

Rapid response to our request for assistance. Very professional and high quality service with good…read morevalue for the service. We were not able to sign documents in person and their office arranged a virtual notary service. Would use them again for any work needed.

If you ever in need of Elder Law Attorney Jenna C Jordan is your attorney. Jenna was professional,…read moreefficient, patient and compassionate as she walked us through all of the necessary legal red tape during a very stressful situations. Jenna's legal advice saved us months of legal struggles and money over my mother's affairs and estate. Elaine Eaton

With the urging of some family members, my husband and I went to Deeb Elder Law to get a Trust set…read moreup. I am so glad we did this. We feel such a relief knowing that we have made things easier for our kids. Jenna Jordan was so patient with some of the complicated parts. She also helped relieve our minds in regard to capital gains tax on the house, and how to go about getting funds if my husband and/or I end up in a nursing home. That old commercial keeps running through my mind. Pop. Pop. Fizz. Fizz. Oh, what a relief it is. Nancy Howard

We chose the Worley Elder Law Firm over some of the big impersonal law firms and have been very…read morehappy with our choice. They are both competent and caring. Jamie and Charles navigated us through some incredibly complicated legal documents. They were available whenever we had questions or concerns and were very patient and explained every step of the way. We definitely had the feeling that they were our personal lawyers and were there to help us. We would highly recommend them without reservation and plan on using them again as our legal needs arise.

From the owner: Worley Elder Law is a Bradenton-based estate planning and elder law firm helping families protect…read morewhat matters most. We assist with Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Medicaid planning, VA benefits, probate, and trust administration. Clients appreciate our friendly, down-to-earth approach and clear explanations. Whether you’re planning ahead, caring for aging parents, relocating to Florida, or settling a loved one’s estate, we’re here to guide you through the process with compassion and clarity.

Ms. Christina Goldberg showed a deep understanding of my personal situation and individualized her…read morelegal approach empatically and thoroughly. She answered all my questions with great clarity and patience. All of this helped me a great deal to get through a very difficult time. I recommend her without reservation.

From the owner: At Luhrsen Goldberg, founded in 2016 by Julie S. Luhrsen, Esq. and Christina A. Goldberg, Esq., our…read moreattorneys and staff have focused heavily on creating a family atmosphere with caring, compassionate, hardworking staff, and experienced, knowledgeable and personable attorneys. We take pride in our referral-based clientele, and we are extremely proud of, and humbled by, the fact that we are trusted by professionals throughout Florida to handle their legal referrals.

We made an appointment. They cancelled at the last minute Ute and could not accommodate a…read morereschedule for several weeks. We took our business elsewhere.

I found this firm like many others, a simple google search. When I read Greg's "about me"…read moreinformation, I knew he was a good fit for me. When I met him, I only wished I had met him years earlier. He is incredibly easy to talk to and understand when he explains things, and if I didn't fully get it the first time, he took the time to explain it again or differently until I was 100% with him. He never made me feel uneasy about anything, in fact it was more like talking with a brother. His staff are ALL equally impressive - kind, considerate, knowledgeable, and great communicators. This office provides you with information above and beyond what you might expect, a professional - yet relaxed - environment, and a very serious commitment to what their clients need both now and in the future.

5 stars! I promised…read moreto update this review when the engagement was completed so here, we go. The issue was dealing with the Medicare/Medicaid bureaucracy, financial issues, emotional trauma, and logistics of putting my almost 95-year-old mother in a nursing home permanently. I've been taking care of her by myself for five years, but it was time. I am extremely capable online but after countless hours of research I knew I needed help. I threw the switch with these highly recommended folks and the entire process took a little less than two months. At first it was a great deal of work as I understandably needed to provide a substantial amount of financial documentation. Perhaps the best way I can describe how happy I was with these fine folks was the number of times I thought things like this- * OMG, I can't believe I missed that! * OMG, I never would have thought of that! * OMG, I didn't even know that existed! * OMG, that was way too much for me to handle! The folks here were professional and responsive the entire time! I wouldn't wish the position I was in on anyone, but if you need help dealing with and elderly relatives' situation, these folks are an awesome choice!

Shop Around & Get Quotes for Better Pricing & Service I am…read morewriting this personal opinion review to encourage others to shop around before contracting with Jason Penrod and Family Elder Law (FEL) - scroll to the end of this review for a list of recommended attorneys offering the same service for less than half the price of FEL. In a nutshell, my family contacted FEL for a simple irrevocable trust (IT) for the benefit of our mother who has dementia. The trust was to be funded with just 3 assets: her mobile home, car, and CDs issued from the same bank. We were quoted a price of $8000 by Mr. Penrod. We were astonished by such a high price for such a simplistic IT. However, we agreed to the price, erroneously believing that the elevated pricing included management of the trust, which we later discovered it did not. I will only state that my sister and I were very busy and in such a hurry to get the IT drafted that we did not take the time to obtain quotes from other attorneys, and that was our foolish mistake. It was not until another attorney I know in Florida told me that we could have gotten the IT (with Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) elements) for half of what we paid Family Elder Law that I took the time to actually contact other attorney offices and verified this as true. Based upon these findings, we asked Mr. Penrod for a $3000 partial refund. Our request was denied. As such, I want to educate others and give recommendations to the following reputable, reasonably priced firms operating in the same geographical area as FEL The below quotes are for the exact same service with the exact same assets for which Family Elder Law charged us $8000. Be advised that these attorney firms are not "elder law" specialists. However, to draft the simplistic templated IT/MAPT that we received - and wishing to fund it with only 3 noncomplicated assets - an elder law specialist is not required. An estate planning attorney, or even an attorney with trust drafting experience is equally as qualified, this opinion is based upon my being a retired California attorney. Here is my recommended list, although I encourage people to contact and request quotes from other law firms as well: Ables & Craig - Sebring, FL - 50 years' experience drafting trusts - $800 vs. $8000 MacBeth J Ross - Sebring, FL - 50 years' experience specializing in estate planning - $3000 vs. $8000 Peterman & Myers - Lakeland & Winterhaven - full-service law firm in business for 60 years that has an estate planning division - $3500 vs. $8000 If your needs are elder law specific, here is a list of just some of the other elder law specialists in Florida for you to contact and obtain a quote in order to make an informed decision: Family First Firm - Medicaid & Elder Law Attorneys - Winter Park, FL among other locations in FL Flammia Elder Law Firm - Winter Park, FL Waldoch & Mcconnaughhay - Tallahassee, FL (2018, 2020, & 2023 Elder Law Attorney of the Year) Hemness Faller Elder Law - Brandon, FL (2017 & 2021 Elder Law Attorney of the Year) Boyer & Boyer - Sarasota, FL (2024 Elder Law Attorney of the Year) Heuler, Wakeman, Solomon Law Group - Tallahassee, FL (2019 Elder Law Attorney of the Year) Britton G. Swank P.A. - Elder Law Atty - Ft. Meyers and Lehigh Acres, FL (2022 Elder Law Attorney of the Year) Selis Law Firm - multiple locations in Florida (2016 Elder Law Attorney of the Year) FEL did not live up to our expectations, and for that additional reason I do not recommend this firm. Please be advised that this review is solely and exclusively my personal opinion and impression of the experience that my family received using Mr. Penrod's and FEL's services - it is not intended to be libelous or defamatory, nor is it intended to cause reputational harm to Mr. Penrod or his firm. I simply want to encourage people to potentially save themselves thousands of dollars and receive good legal service by doing what we didn't do: get quotes from other attorneys and then decide who was the best fit for our needs.

Jeffery Bacchos did my trust a few years ago. So, thinking that he is my attorney for these types…read moreof matters; I called his office to ask about a Florida distribution and release agreement for my out of state children. I dropped off the document in person, followed up with no less than 4 phones calls, & offered to pay for his time. He refused to be courteous, professional or even somewhat caring in returning any of my calls. I have since cancelled any future dealings this way less than professional 'professional'.

From the owner: Whether you are drafting your first estate plan, refreshing an existing one or seeking a smooth…read moreprobate or trust administration after a relative's death, our knowledgeable lawyers can help.

I hired Olmsted and Wilson to handle my mother's estate and probate and I could not have made a…read morebetter choice. Carrie Leontitsis, and Kathy Wilson have been very timely, thorough and communicative. We are put in the position to make informed decisions. They have answered every question we had and given us wise advice. I was very impressed on their attention to detail, even on matters that were tangential to the will and estate, such as the correct wording on an old deed. I felt I was in very good hands throughout the entire process and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

From the owner: Olmsted & Wilson, P.A. focuses its practice in the areas of real estate law, estate planning,…read moreprobate, elder law, guardianship and business law, and serves the communities of Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood, Arcadia, and North Port. The firm is committed to giving superior legal representation at a reasonable cost to its clientele, and prides itself on a solid work ethic, personal service and responsiveness to the needs of its clients.