
Practice areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Military & Veterans Law; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2009
Education: Georgetown University Law Center
Details
Kevin Pillion, the visionary behind Life Planning Law Firm, P.A., has set up welcoming offices in Sarasota and 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, Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, and the intricacies of estate planning and probate. 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. He also collaborated with Steven Winkelman, a notable estate planning attorney and former adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center.
A respected presence in the legal realm, Mr. Pillion is affiliated with a myriad of professional organizations, including The Florida Bar, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 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 Veterans Benefits Committee of 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 & Probate, Military/Veterans LawFocus areas
Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Military & Veterans Law, Military Divorce, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Veteran's Benefits, Wills
- 50% Elder Law
- 40% Estate Planning & Probate
- 10% Military/Veterans Law
First Admitted: 1990, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://lifelawfirm.com/who-we-are/our-team/kevin-pillion-el...
- 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
- 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
- Board of Director Member of the Pines of Sarasota Foundation, 2024
- "Superb" rating on Avvo.
- AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- 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
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