Michael J. Swan
Top rated Elder Law attorney in Vero Beach, Florida
Lowndes Drosdick Doster Kantor & Reed, PA
Practice areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning & Probate; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1985
Education: University of Miami School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026 Call today:
772-202-5212
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2101 Indian River DriveSuite 200
Vero Beach, FL 32960 Visit website
Michael Swan focuses his practice on guardianship, estate planning, mental health law, and probate and trust administration. With a statewide practice and decades of experience, Mike assists families, fiduciaries, and professionals in navigating complex guardianship and mental health matters. A founding attorney of his former firm, he has practiced in these areas since 1985 and has served in substantive roles with The Florida Bar, contributing to the development of probate and mental health law at the statewide level.
Mike is deeply committed to his profession and community. He has held leadership positions with numerous organizations, including serving as Chairman of the Public Guardianship Program of Indian River County, Co‑Chair of the United Way Annual Campaign, Chairman of the Mental Health Collaborative, and as a member of the Indian River County Estate Planning Council. He currently serves as President of The Hundred Club of Indian River County, Treasurer of the Indian River Lacrosse Association, and on the Board of Directors of the Indian River Community Foundation.
Practice areas
Elder Law, Estate Planning & ProbateFocus areas
Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts
- 60% Elder Law
- 40% Estate Planning & Probate
First Admitted: 1985, Florida
Bar / Professional Activity
- Florida Bar Association, Probate Rules Committee
- Executive Council, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Florida Bar Association 11th Circuit Representative
- Florida Bar Association, Probate Rules Committee
Representative Clients
- Handled the probate administration for six families of the Champlain Towers Collapse tragedy that occurred in Surfside, Florida on June 24, 2021. Dealt with numerous legal issues involved with the Florida Simultaneous Death Statute and the related estate inheritance issues. , 2022
- Represented numerous families in the development and execution of estate planning documents and advanced directives , 2024
- Represented Guardians of the Property of Minors in settlements received from the Jeffrey Epstein Victims Compensation Program and the settlement with JPMorgan, funded the settlements into Court Restricted Guardianship Accounts , 2024
Pro bono / Community Service
- Indian River County Estate Planning Council, 2007-Present; Board of Directors, 2011-2018
- Pi Kappa Alpha – University of Florida
- Florida Blue Key
- University of Miami School of Law Moot Court Judge, Summer 1996
- Indian River Community Foundation, Board of Directors, 2022
- Mental Health Collaborative of Indian River County – Board Member 2015-Present; Chairman 2018-2019
- The Hundred Club of Indian River County, Inc. – President 2024-Present
- Indian River Lacrosse Association, Inc. Board of Directors 2014 – Present; Treasurer 2014 – Present
- The Public Guardianship Program of Indian River County, Inc. Board of Directors 2011 – 2019; Chairman of the Board 2015 – 2019
- Indian River Estate Planning Council Board Member 2011-2018
- United Way of Indian River County, 2014-2015 Campaign Co-Chair; 2012-2014 Campaign Cabinet
- First United Methodist Church, Vero Beach, Florida Mission Member; Costa Rica, 2002; Bahama, 2004; Nicaragua, 2005; Yucatan, Mexico, 2006; Belize, 2007; Gulf Port, Louisiana, 2009; Charleston, SC 2017; Honduras, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2022
- First United Methodist Church, Vero Beach, Florida Board of Trustees and Staff Parish, 2006-2016
- Hibiscus Children’s Foundation, 2003-2014
- Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Association Board of Directors, 1994-1999
- Miami Children’s Hospital President’s Cabinet, 1991-2000
- Rotary Club of Coral Gables, 1994-2002
Educational Background
- University of Florida, B.A. , 1977-1981
- University of Miami School of Law , 1982-1985
Honors
- Martindale Hubbell AV Rated
- Martindale Hubbell AV Rated, AV Rated, Martindale Hubble, 2025
- Selected as a Florida Super Lawyer 2024, Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer, 2024
Office location for Michael J. Swan
2101 Indian River Drive
Suite 200
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: 772-202-5212
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
