Shawn R. H. Smith, Esq.

Managing Attorney
Estate Planning, Elder Law & Probate

Managing Attorney Shawn R. H. Smith practices in the areas of wills, trusts, estates, guardianship, Medicaid planning and probate at RTRLAW. He was born on the beautiful island of Bermuda and was raised in Central Florida. Mr. Smith received his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law in 2000. Attorney Smith has been practicing law for over 20 years. He started his career as a prosecutor in Pinellas County, Fla.

Attorney Smith focuses on the needs of older adults and their families, which are often different and more specialized than younger clients. He assists his clients in handling financial and estate planning matters, so clients have peace of mind as they grow older.

Attorney Smith handles a wide range of senior care legal matters. These include issues related to health care, long-term-care planning, guardianship, retirement, Medicare/Medicaid, and other important elder care concerns. Due to his focus on elder law issues, Attorney Smith is more equipped to handle the sensitive emotional and physical needs of seniors.

He conducts monthly webinars and in-person seminars to help educate seniors and their families to make wise decisions concerning their future. He caters his services to provide a full-life care approach to managing senior care. This approach looks not just at the legal concerns, but also at the financial and medical challenges that seniors face. His plans provide strategies to assist families as they age, maximizing their financial resources for beneficial long-term-care solutions.

This life-care approach works through a unique system that involves a combination of legal, financial, and advocacy teams that work as one to help seniors with their care. This approach helps us develop a plan that results in providing the best long-term care solution for the senior, considering all the important factors in tandem rather than separately.

Attorney Smith is a member of the Florida Bar, Orange County Bar Association, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys and Florida Association of Elder Law Attorneys. Members of these groups of attorneys are provided with up-to-date research, education, and other important resources to empower them to provide superior estate planning services.

Attorney Smith has hosted informative podcasts and radio shows on WOKB 1680 AM talking about the importance of estate planning. During his programs, Attorney Smith has discussed how the law plays an integral role in our daily lives. He invites guests from around the community to speak about the law, finances, mental health, and life management.

Mr. Smith is an active participant in his community. He sits on numerous boards and has spoken on several community panels. He enjoys teaching others about the benefits of estate planning to help them prepare for their future.

Mr. Smith is married with three beautiful children. The family loves spending time together traveling, swimming, camping, hiking and canoeing.

For more information or to schedule a no-obligation case review, please contact us today to allow Shawn Smith, an experienced estate planning attorney, assist in your elder care needs.