Ryan Jay Smollar

Ryan Jay Smollar is a South Florida elder law attorney who serves seniors and families throughout the region. His practice focuses on elder law, estate planning, Medicaid planning, probate administration, guardianship, and asset preservation. Through clear guidance, he helps families plan for long-term care, protect assets, and prepare documents reflecting their wishes. When incapacity arises, he also assists responsible relatives seeking legal authority to care for a loved one.

Ryan earned his undergraduate degree from Florida State University before he attended St. Thomas University School of Law. He received his Juris Doctor in 2012 and was admitted to the Florida Bar on September 29, 2012. His education strengthened his legal analysis, planning, and communication skills for matters involving aging, incapacity, healthcare needs, and family responsibilities. Since entering practice, he has focused his work on helping clients prepare before a crisis develops.

Ryan advises clients on wills, trusts, advance directives, powers of attorney, Medicaid eligibility, probate responsibilities, and long-term care concerns. Through advanced planning, he helps families reduce the risk of court-supervised guardianship and preserve greater control over personal decisions. When proactive planning is unavailable, he guides relatives through guardianship proceedings for incapacitated family members. His probate work also helps personal representatives understand estate administration, required filings, creditor issues, and asset distribution.

Ryan Jay Smollar was selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2021 and 2022 for his elder law practice. He remains a Florida Bar member in good standing, and his listed practice areas include elder law, estate planning, and guardianship. His approach emphasizes compassion, accessible explanations, and planning tailored to each family’s financial, medical, and personal circumstances. By helping clients prepare early, he supports greater stability, dignity, and peace of mind during difficult transitions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Elder Law, P.A.
• Member, Florida Bar

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• St. Thomas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Florida State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges