Top-rated elder law lawyers

What does a elder law lawyer do?

An elder law lawyer helps older adults and their families with long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, guardianship, powers of attorney and protection from abuse or exploitation.

• Medicaid planning for long-term care
• Guardianship and alternatives
• Powers of attorney and health care surrogates
• Nursing home rights
• Elder abuse and financial exploitation
• Wills and trusts for older adults

When do you need a elder law lawyer?

See an elder law lawyer before a parent needs long-term care, while they can still sign documents, or as soon as you suspect abuse or exploitation.

• A parent may need nursing home care soon
• A relative can no longer manage money or health decisions
• You suspect financial exploitation
• You need to plan for Medicaid eligibility

Who are the best elder law lawyers in Florida?

The statewide ranking lists the top 25 of the 64 elder law lawyers LexRanked tracks in Florida, in order of their LexRank score. See the best elder law lawyers in Florida.

Where can I find a elder law lawyer in Florida?

Elder law rankings cover 6 Florida cities; Orlando has the most lawyers compared (7).

How much does a elder law lawyer cost in Florida?

Elder law lawyers often charge flat fees for planning documents and hourly rates for guardianship and litigation. Ask for the fee and what it covers in writing. Under The Florida Bar's rules, a lawyer who has not represented you before must explain the basis or rate of the fee and costs, preferably in writing, and no fee may be clearly excessive.

Florida elder law rules to know

Florida elder law covers guardianship, long-term care planning and powers of attorney, which must be signed before two witnesses and a notary.

What does Board Certified in Elder Law mean?

It is a credential from The Florida Bar for lawyers with substantial experience in the field who have passed peer review and a written exam. Florida Bar board certification requires at least five years of practice, substantial involvement in the field, peer review by other lawyers and judges, continuing legal education and a written exam, and it must be renewed every five years. About 4.9% of Florida lawyers hold a board certification in any field.

How to choose a elder law lawyer

Confirm the license in The Florida Bar's directory, then compare experience, certification and how often the lawyer handles cases like yours.

1. Look up the lawyer in The Florida Bar's directory: the license must show as eligible to practice, and public discipline is listed there.
2. Check for Board Certified in Elder Law, which requires peer review and an exam.
3. Ask for the fee agreement in writing before work starts.
4. Ask: Do you handle Medicaid applications yourself?
5. Ask: Is guardianship needed, or is there an alternative?
6. Ask: What does your flat fee include?

How LexRanked ranks elder law lawyers

By the LexRank score: experience, practice-area relevance, awards on record such as board certification, professional credentials, data quality and location, using only facts with a cited source. Client reviews do not affect the LexRank score: neither star ratings nor the number of reviews is scored. Data checked November 2026 against each lawyer's Florida Bar profile. Payment never changes a position. See how we rank.

Guides

Read these before you hire a elder law lawyer:

• Florida probate: how it works and how long it takes

Sources

• Florida Statutes, section 709.2105
• Florida Statutes, chapter 744 (guardianship)
• Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, Rule 4-1.5 (fees and costs for legal services)
• The Florida Bar: Find a Lawyer directory