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18 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Sarasota, FL
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Showing 18 estate planning attorneys in Sarasota, FL
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500 S Washington Blvd Suite 400, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 363-0110 edwards-lawfirm.com
Ulrich, Scarlett, Watts & Dean, P.A.
713 S Orange Ave #201, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 955-5100 uswdlaw.com
Trust Attorney Erik Arroyo
46 N Washington Blvd STE 26, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 404-5987 fladvisor.com
The Matechik Law Firm, P.A.
100 Wallace Ave Suite 310, Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 926-6755 thematechiklawfirm.com
Buckman & Buckman Estate Planning Lawyers
2023 Constitution Blvd suite b, Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 271-7129 buckmanandbuckman.com
Law Office of Richard D. Saba, P.A.
2033 Main St #400, Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 952-0990 rsabalaw.com
George Browning III PA
46 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 366-2782 georgebrowningiii.com
Zoecklein Law: Sarasota Probate Lawyer
3230 Southgate Cir #116, Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 313-3330 zoeckleinlawpa.com
Estate planning attorneys in Sarasota Florida help residents create wills trusts and powers of attorney that comply with Florida law. Florida has specific rules regarding homestead protection and elective share rights that require local legal knowledge. A Sarasota attorney can guide you through these unique state statutes to ensure your estate plan is valid and effective.
What Does a Estate Planning Attorney in Sarasota Cost?
The cost of estate planning in Sarasota Florida varies by complexity. A simple will and basic documents may cost between 500 and 1500 dollars. A comprehensive plan with a revocable living trust can range from 2000 to 5000 dollars or more. Attorneys may charge flat fees or hourly rates typically 250 to 500 dollars per hour. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What documents are included in a basic estate plan in Florida?
A basic Florida estate plan typically includes a last will and testament a durable power of attorney a healthcare surrogate designation and a living will. Florida law also allows for revocable living trusts which can help avoid probate.
Does Florida have an estate tax?
Florida does not impose a state estate tax or inheritance tax as of 2025. However your estate may still be subject to federal estate tax if its value exceeds the federal exemption amount which is adjusted annually.
What is the Florida homestead protection for estate planning?
Florida law protects a person's primary residence from creditors and limits the ability to devise the home if the owner is survived by a spouse or minor child. This homestead protection is governed by Article X Section 4 of the Florida Constitution.
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