Scott A. Selis

Scott A. Selis is a Florida elder care, elder law, and estate planning attorney licensed in the State of Florida. He helps seniors, families, caregivers, and loved ones prepare for future care needs, protect assets, and address legal issues connected to aging. His practice focuses on long-term care planning, government benefits, estate planning, probate, and trust administration. Clients turn to his guidance when planning for care, preserving independence, and making important decisions for their families.

Scott earned his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law and received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University. His legal education supports his work with families facing complex elder law and estate planning issues. This background helps him evaluate long-term care concerns, explain available planning options, and guide clients through decisions involving benefits, trusts, probate, and future financial security with practical legal judgment.

Scott’s experience includes helping people who do not have long-term care insurance find ways to make care more affordable. He works with clients on asset restructuring designed to support eligibility for government benefits and assists with probate and trust administration after a loved one’s death. His work also includes planning for Medicaid, veterans’ benefits, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and other tools that help families prepare for the future.

Scott A. Selis is recognized for his commitment to public service and elder advocacy. He received the Florida Bar Elder Law Section’s Elder Law Attorney of the Year award in 2016 and a public service award from the section in 2012. He also served in leadership roles within the Elder Law Section’s Legislative Committee and on a statewide task force advocating for elderly and disabled individuals. His practice reflects a steady commitment to protecting seniors and supporting families through important planning decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Selis Law Firm
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Assistant Chair, Florida Bar’s Elder Law Section
• Board of Directors, Flagler County Bar Association
• Chair and Co-Chair, Florida Bar Elder Law Sections’ Legislative Committee (2012-2017)

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Stetson University’s College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Florida State University
  Bachelor’s Degree

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