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Top-Ranked Estate Planning Lawyers in Florida

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Summary

As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked estate planning lawyers in Florida are Leonard Elliot Mondschein (LexRank 88.00), Amy J Fanzlaw (88.00) and Kevin Alan Kyle (88.00).

This ranking lists the top 25 of the 219 estate planning lawyers LexRanked tracks across Florida, in order of their LexRank score, calculated from their Florida Bar records and other cited sources. All 25 lawyers in this ranking are Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates Law by The Florida Bar, a credential held by 4.9% of Florida lawyers in any field. They practice in 10 cities, led by Miami.

Lawyers ranked
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The ranking

Ordered by organic LexRank score; paid placements are labelled and never affect a position. How we rank

  1. No change

    Leonard Elliot Mondschein

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • 51 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #1?

    Ranks #1 with 88.00: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Experience (30/30).

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)
  2. No change

    Amy J Fanzlaw

    Osborne, Osborne & Fanzlaw, P.A. · Boca Raton, FL

    Verified
    • 31 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #2?

    Ranks #2 with 88.00: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Experience (30/30).

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)
  3. No change

    Kevin Alan Kyle

    Schoenfeld Kyle & Associates LLP · Fort Myers, FL

    Verified
    • 33 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #3?

    Ranks #3 with 88.00: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Experience (30/30).

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)
  4. No change

    Curtis Bruce Cassner

    Independent practice · Naples, FL

    Verified
    • 25 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #4?

    Ranks #4 with 88.00: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Experience (30/30).

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)
  5. No change

    Gary William Huston

    Independent practice · Pensacola, FL

    Verified
    • 31 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #5?

    Ranks #5 with 88.00: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Experience (30/30).

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)
  6. No change

    Matthew Alan Linde “Matt”

    Independent practice · Naples, FL

    Verified
    • 24 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #6?

    Ranks #6 with 86.80: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Data quality (10/10). 1.20 points behind #5, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    1.20 points behind #5 (Gary William Huston): Experience −1.2.

  7. No change

    Brian Curtis Sparks

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 34 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #7?

    Ranks #7 with 86.60: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Experience (30/30). 0.20 points behind #6, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)

    0.20 points behind #6 (Matthew Alan Linde “Matt”): Data quality −1.4.

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  8. No change

    Louis Nostro Jr.

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • 43 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #8?

    Ranks #8 with 86.60: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Experience (30/30).

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  9. No change

    Peter John Kelly

    Bush Ross, P.A. · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 44 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #9?

    Ranks #9 with 86.60: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Experience (30/30).

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  10. No change

    Jack R Loving

    Independent practice · Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Verified
    • 48 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #10?

    Ranks #10 with 86.60: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Experience (30/30).

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  11. No change

    Charles Maurice Kelly Jr.

    Independent practice · Naples, FL

    Verified
    • 43 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #11?

    Ranks #11 with 86.60: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Experience (30/30).

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  12. No change

    Mark Richard Brown

    Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun, LLP · Palm Beach Gardens, FL

    Verified
    • 32 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #12?

    Ranks #12 with 86.60: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Experience (30/30).

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  13. No change

    James Sopko “James”

    Independent practice · Stuart, FL

    Verified
    • 45 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #13?

    Ranks #13 with 86.60: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Experience (30/30).

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  14. No change

    Patrick John Lannon

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • 28 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #14?

    Ranks #14 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20). 2.60 points behind #13, mostly reputation.

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.4)

    2.60 points behind #13 (James Sopko “James”): Reputation −4.

  15. No change

    Christopher Quinn Wintter

    Wintter Law · Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Verified
    • 38 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #15?

    Ranks #15 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
  16. No change

    Frank Tobias Adams

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • 47 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #16?

    Ranks #16 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
  17. No change

    Michael Allen Dribin

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • 50 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #17?

    Ranks #17 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
  18. No change

    Danny Paul Heller

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • 41 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #18?

    Ranks #18 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
  19. No change

    Julia Lauren Frey

    Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed · Orlando, FL

    Verified
    • 43 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #19?

    Ranks #19 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
  20. No change

    Laura Kristin Sundberg

    Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A. · Orlando, FL

    Verified
    • 38 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #20?

    Ranks #20 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
  21. No change

    Nathan Leroy Townsend

    Independent practice · Orlando, FL

    Verified
    • 29 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #21?

    Ranks #21 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
  22. No change

    Charles Woods Callahan III

    Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 28 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #22?

    Ranks #22 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
  23. No change

    Susan Beth Kubar

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 31 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #23?

    Ranks #23 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
  24. No change

    Rachel Albritton Lunsford

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 26 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #24?

    Ranks #24 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.4)
  25. No change

    Harvey A Schonbrun

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 53 years experience
    • Estate Planning
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #25?

    Ranks #25 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.4)

Data sources behind the scores

Every score on this page is calculated from facts backed by these sources. Each profile shows which source supports which fact and when it was last checked.

  • floridabar.org · Official / regulatory · 20 profile pages233 facts for 20 lawyers

Estate Planning market in Florida

LexRanked tracks 219 lawyers and 30 law firms in estate planning law in Florida. 219 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 30, 2026.

Lawyers
219
Law firms
30
Verified professional data
219 of 219
Average rating
Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
Median review count
Withheldtoo few sourced counts
Median experience
34 years219 lawyers

Calculated by LexRanked from its own records on ; data verified . Ratings and review counts count only when backed by a source; figures from fewer than three profiles are withheld. All lawyers in Florida

What sets these Florida estate planning lawyers apart

All 25 lawyers in this ranking are Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates Law by The Florida Bar, which only about one in twenty Florida lawyers achieves in any field. The figures come from each lawyer's Florida Bar profile, checked in November 2026.

Fact about the 25 ranked lawyers Figure
Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates Law 25 of 25
Years in practice 24 to 53 (median 38)
Languages besides English Spanish (1)
License status with The Florida Bar Eligible to practice, verified for every lawyer

Where do Florida's top estate planning lawyers practice?

6 of the 25 practice in Miami; the table shows every city.

City Lawyers in this ranking
Miami 6
Tampa 6
Naples 3
Orlando 3
Fort Lauderdale 2
Boca Raton 1
Fort Myers 1
Palm Beach Gardens 1
Pensacola 1
Stuart 1

Who is included in this ranking?

Lawyers eligible to practice in Florida, with an office in a Florida city we cover and estate planning as a practice area on record. It ranks every estate planning lawyer LexRanked tracks in Florida by the same score and shows the top 25. How we rank.

Find a estate planning lawyer in your city

A lawyer near you knows the local courts; each city has its own ranking of estate planning lawyers.

Florida rules to know

A Florida will must be signed in front of two witnesses, and small or older estates can use a simpler probate.

Rule What it means
Signing a will Signed at the end by the testator in front of at least two witnesses, who sign in front of the testator and each other (Fla. Stat. § 732.502)
Summary administration Available when the estate is $75,000 or less (excluding exempt property) or the person died more than 2 years ago (§ 735.201)
Homestead If survived by a spouse or minor child, the home can only be left to the spouse (Fla. Const. art. X, § 4)

Cases are heard in the county where they arise; see which judicial circuit covers each county.

How to choose among these lawyers

Confirm the license, prefer a lawyer who regularly works in your county, ask who will handle your matter, and get the fee terms in writing.

  1. Look up the lawyer in The Florida Bar's directory and check the bar number shown on their LexRanked profile.
  2. Ask how many matters like yours the lawyer has handled in your county recently.
  3. Ask how they charge and what costs are extra, and get the agreement in writing.

Further reading

Sources for the rules above

Frequently asked questions

How many witnesses does a Florida will need?

Two. The person making the will signs in front of both witnesses, and the witnesses sign in front of that person and each other.

What is summary administration in Florida?

A simpler probate for estates worth $75,000 or less, not counting exempt property, or where the person died more than 2 years ago.

What does Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates 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. 25 of the 25 lawyers in this ranking hold it; 4.9% of Florida lawyers hold a board certification in any field.

Where are the best estate planning lawyers in Florida?

Of the 25 lawyers in this ranking, 6 practice in Miami, 6 practice in Tampa, 3 practice in Naples. Each city also has its own ranking.

Do I need a estate planning lawyer in my own city?

Any lawyer licensed by The Florida Bar may practice anywhere in Florida, but a lawyer who regularly appears in your county knows its judges and procedures.

How is this ranking ordered?

By the LexRank score, calculated only from facts with a cited source: experience, practice-area relevance, awards on record such as board certification, professional credentials, data quality and location. Client reviews do not affect the LexRank score: neither star ratings nor the number of reviews is scored. Payment never changes a position.

Do client reviews affect the LexRank score?

Client reviews do not affect the LexRank score: neither star ratings nor the number of reviews is scored. Reviews are shown on profiles for information only, and Reputation counts only awards on record, such as board certification. How we rank

Which lawyers are verified?

25 of the 25 ranked lawyers have fully verified profiles: Leonard Elliot Mondschein, Amy J Fanzlaw, Kevin Alan Kyle, Curtis Bruce Cassner and Gary William Huston and others.

About this ranking

Last updated
Methodology
LexRank v1.2 - deterministic, reproducible scoring
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