Practice areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning & Probate; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2009
Education: Georgetown University Law Center
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The Life Planning Law Firm
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Kevin Pillion, the founder of Life Planning Law Firm, P.A., has two office locations: one in downtown Sarasota and the other in North Port, Florida. He is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) designated by the National Elder Law Foundation and accredited by the American Bar Association. His legal services support those navigating elder law, Medicaid planning, Probate, Trust, and Estate Administration. His heartfelt approach stems from his personal journey of caring for his elderly parents, which instilled in him a profound empathy for families facing similar challenges.
Mr. Pillion received his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center and has been navigating the legal landscape since 1990. He holds the privilege of practicing law in both Florida and Washington, D.C. Additionally, as a certified public accountant, he contributed his skills to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C., after completing his legal studies.
A respected presence in the legal realm, Mr. Pillion is affiliated with a myriad of professional organizations, including The Florida Bar, the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the National Elder Law Foundation, the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association and the Elder Law Section of The Florida Bar. His dedication is further validated by his U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs accreditation.
Mr. Pillion's dedication and proficiency have earned him a "Superb" rating on Avvo, along with an AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell, underscoring his esteemed reputation among peers. *AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Elder Law, Estate Planning & ProbateFocus areas
Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills
- 50% Elder Law
- 50% Estate Planning & Probate
First Admitted: 1990, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://lifelawfirm.com/who-we-are/our-team/kevin-pillion-el...
Bar / Professional Activity
- Florida
- Washington, DC
- Florida Bar Association, Member, 2009
- Florida Bar, Elder Law Section, Veterans Benefits Committee, Member
- Life Care Planning Law Firms Association, Member
- Florida Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member
- District of Columbia Bar Association, Member, 1992
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) designated by the National Elder Law Foundation and accredited by the American Bar Association. Please visit www.nelf.org., 2019
Pro bono / Community Service
- Board of Director Member of the Pines of Sarasota Foundation, 2024
Educational Background
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Chapter 33. Six Reasons Why Your Estate Plan May Need Revising. Chapter 71. Medicaid Eligibility for Nursing Home Care, Author, Estate Planning Strategies, WealthCounsel, Estate Planning Services, 2022
- Estate Planning at Georgetown University Law Center, Former Adjunct Professor
Honors
- "Superb" rating on Avvo.
- AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026