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Scott A. Selis

Selis Law Firm

Scott A. Selis

Selis Law Firm

Scott A. Selis

Selis Law Firm

Meet Attorney Scott Selis. He has lived in Florida since he was 9 years old and has been happily married to Kimberly since 1984. Scott & Kimberly have 3 children.

While most of his clients are in Volusia and Flagler Counties, Scott uses his expertise and experience in Elder Law, Elder Care Law, and Estate Planning to assist clients throughout Florida. That expertise was recognized by his peers when he won a Florida Elder Law Attorney of the Year award in 2016 from the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar. He is a member of both The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and The Florida Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

Currently, Scott serves on the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorney’s Joint Public Task Force for the Elderly and Disabled and is Administrative Vice-Chair of the Florida Bar’s Elder Law Section. Previously, Scott was chair of The Florida Bar Elder Law Section’s Legislative Committee, and served on The Elder Law Section’s Medicaid Committee. In 2012, Scott received the Charlotte Brayer Public Service Award from the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar for his service to Elders.

Scott received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University and his Juris Doctor from Stetson University’s College of Law.

Scott’s goal is to make sure that Florida seniors, their caregivers, loved ones, and advisors have the most comprehensive and holistic estate planning and elder care representation available. Don’t wait to discuss your elder care, elder law, or estate planning needs with Attorney Scott Selis.

Firm Description

We know how complicated Florida elder law can be. You need a trusted advocate on your side who can make sure your rights, wishes and goals are honored. Our team is here to make sure you get the Florida legal representation you deserve whether you are planning for the future or you are in a crisis.

Scott chooses to bring his expertise and experience to Florida elder care law, serving clients throughout Florida, but mostly in Volusia and Flagler Counties. His goal is help families at all stages of their life. To this end, he helps Florida seniors with long-term care questions such as how to find and pay for good care in a Florida skilled nursing facility. His focus is on helping the elderly remain at home for as long as possible and plan to protect their life’s savings from long-term care costs.

Don’t wait to discuss your Florida estate planning or elder law needs with Attorney Scott Selis

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Monday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM 2:00 PM

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Main Office

389 Palm Coast Parkway SW
Suite 4
Palm Coast, FL 32137

1024 North US Highway 1
Ormond Beach, FL 32174

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Learn about grandparents’ visitation rights and how to avoid tax and public benefit issues when making gifts to grandchildren.

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Understand when and how a court appoints a guardian or conservator for an adult who becomes incapacitated, and how to avoid guardianship.

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