Family legacy and estate planning
Tampa, Florida Estate Attorney

Protect What Matters
Most to Your Family

Compassionate estate planning with over 15 years of experience. Wills, trusts, probate, and guardianships — crafted to give you genuine peace of mind.

Schedule a Consultation (813) 851-3380
Licensed 15+ Years
Stetson Law Graduate
Hundreds of Families Served
Why Families Choose Elaine

Estate Planning Done Right

Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy or the retired. Everyone deserves a plan that protects their loved ones — and Elaine makes that possible.

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15+ Years of Experience

Licensed for over 15 years with hundreds of administrations throughout the state of Florida — experience that guides every decision made for your family.

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A Caring Approach

Known throughout Tampa for genuine compassion and personal attention. As a mother of two, Elaine truly understands what protecting your family means.

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Comprehensive Planning

From wills and living trusts to probate administration and special needs planning — every aspect of your estate covered under one roof.

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Stetson Law Graduate

A proud graduate of Stetson University College of Law — one of Florida's premier law schools — bringing rigorous legal education to your estate plan.

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Florida-Focused Firm

Deep knowledge of Florida estate law means your documents are tailored precisely for state requirements — no generic templates, only expert counsel.

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True Peace of Mind

If you don't plan ahead, Florida's default laws decide your family's future. Working with Elaine ensures your wishes — not the state's — are honored.

Legal Services

Comprehensive Estate Law
Services in Tampa

Every service designed to protect your family, honor your wishes, and provide certainty when it matters most.

Attorney Elaine McGinnis reviewing estate documents
Service 01

Wills & Last
Will & Testament

Your last will and testament is the cornerstone of your estate plan. Elaine prepares thoughtfully drafted wills that clearly express your wishes — who inherits your assets, who cares for your children, and who manages your estate.

  • Last Will & Testament
  • Durable Power of Attorney
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Life Estate Deed
Discuss Your Will
Service 02

Living Trusts &
Estate Protection

A well-crafted revocable living trust keeps your estate out of probate and ensures a seamless transfer to your loved ones. Elaine prepares all formation documents and outlines exactly what happens if you become unable to manage your affairs.

  • Revocable Living Trust
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Asset Protection Planning
  • Incapacity Planning
Explore Trusts
Grandparent and grandchild — protecting family legacy
Elaine McGinnis compassionate estate attorney
Service 03

Probate & Trust
Administration

With hundreds of summary and formal administrations completed throughout Florida over 14+ years, Elaine guides families through the probate process with clarity, efficiency, and compassion.

  • Summary Administration
  • Formal Administration
  • Trust Administration
  • Guardianship Matters
Probate Guidance
Elaine McGinnis, Tampa estate planning attorney
Florida Bar Licensed

Serving Tampa families for over 15 years with dedicated estate law expertise.

Meet Elaine McGinnis

An Attorney Who
Truly Understands
Your Family

Attorney Elaine McGinnis has been licensed to practice law in Florida for over 15 years. A graduate of Stetson University College of Law — one of Florida's most distinguished institutions — Elaine brings both rigorous legal training and genuine personal commitment to every case.

As a mother of two and owner of her own Tampa law firm, Elaine understands firsthand the importance of creating documentation to protect your family. She built her practice around a simple belief: estate planning is not just for retired or wealthy people. Everyone needs a plan.

If you don't plan ahead yourself, the state of Florida will have a default plan — and it may not reflect your wishes. Working with Elaine ensures your voice is heard long after you're gone.

15+
Years Licensed
100s
Administrations Completed
Meet Elaine & Schedule
Our Focus

Planning for Every Stage
of Family Life

Two women baking together — family moments worth protecting
Professional estate planning consultation
Structured estate planning meeting
New generation — planning for your children's future
Grandparent and grandchild — generational legacy
How It Works

What to Expect When
Working with Elaine

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Schedule a Free Consultation

Contact the office to schedule your initial consultation. Elaine will take the time to understand your family, your assets, and your goals — with no jargon, no pressure.

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Craft Your Personalized Plan

Elaine designs a customized estate plan specific to your situation — whether that's a simple will, a comprehensive trust, or a full estate planning package with powers of attorney and health directives.

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Review, Sign & Execute

Review every document together with Elaine, ask all your questions, and sign your estate plan with confidence. All documents are properly witnessed and notarized per Florida law.

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Ongoing Support

Life changes — and your estate plan should too. Elaine provides ongoing support to update your documents as your family grows, assets change, or life circumstances evolve.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked
Questions

Estate planning is for everyone, regardless of wealth. Without a plan, Florida law determines what happens to your assets, who cares for your children, and who makes medical decisions if you're incapacitated. A basic will and power of attorney ensure your wishes — not the state's defaults — are followed.
A will takes effect after death and goes through probate court. A revocable living trust can manage your assets during your lifetime, avoid probate, and transfer assets to beneficiaries privately and efficiently. Both are valuable tools — Elaine can help you determine what's right for your situation.
Probate is the court-supervised process of distributing a deceased person's estate. Florida offers summary administration (for smaller estates) and formal administration (for larger or more complex estates). Elaine has administered hundreds of both types throughout Florida and will guide your family every step of the way.
Special needs planning creates a structure to provide for a loved one with disabilities without disqualifying them from government benefits like Medicaid or SSI. A special needs trust allows you to leave assets that supplement — not replace — those benefits, ensuring their care and quality of life.
Review your estate plan after major life events: marriage, divorce, birth of a child or grandchild, death of a beneficiary or executor, significant changes in assets, or relocation to a new state. Elaine recommends reviewing your plan every 3–5 years or after any significant change.
Get Started Today

Don't Wait to Protect
Your Family's Future

Every day without an estate plan is a day your family is left unprotected. Schedule your consultation with Elaine today — it's one of the most important decisions you'll ever make.

Call (813) 851-3380 Now

Phone

(813) 851-3380

Email

elaine@estatelawtampa.com

Address

2202 N. Westshore Blvd.
Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607

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