Top Rated Elder Law Attorney in Tallahassee, FL

The founder of The Sketchley Law Firm, P.A., Twyla L. Sketchley focuses her practice on various aspects of elder law. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, she represents clients throughout Leon County. Admitted to practice in Florida and Montana, Ms. Sketchley is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. She has been certified as a specialist in elder law by The Florida Bar's Board of Legal Specialization & Education.

Elder law encompasses a wide variety of interrelated matters. These include long-term care planning, nursing home claims, Medicare and Medicaid, Social Security benefits, fiduciary duties, grandparents' rights, retirement planning, abuse and neglect, financial exploitation, incapacity and guardianships. It also involves estate planning and administration, and Ms. Sketchley regularly prepares and reviews wills, trusts, financial and health care powers of attorney, and advance medical directives. She also assists family members in the administration of a decedent's estate, in many cases through the probate process.

A former president of The Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, Ms. Sketchley remains active in that organization and several others as well. Her memberships include the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and the North Florida Office of Public Guardian. Highly respected by her colleagues, Ms. Sketchley was the 2014 recipient of the Richard W. Ervin Equal Justice Award, which is presented annually by the Tallahassee Bar Association, and she is a two-time recipient of the Charlotte Brayer Award, which is given each year by the Elder Law Section of The Florida Bar. She is frequently asked to deliver presentations to community groups on topics related to her practice area.