Stacey L. Schwartz

Partner, Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney

Overview

 

Stacey joined the Flammia Elder Law Firm in 2018. She focuses her practice on estate planning, special needs planning, probate, trust administration, guardianship, and Medicaid planning. She is also an Accredited Veterans Claim Attorney as required to practice law before the VA.

Stacey is a Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, making her a legal expert in Elder Law. Florida Board Certification is the highest level of evaluation by the Florida Bar, awarded only to lawyers with exceptional knowledge, skills, and proficiency, as well as a reputation for professionalism and ethics in a particular field of law

Stacey is a Florida native. She grew up in Miami, Florida before moving to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida (UCF). Stacey graduated from UCF in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies. During her time in college and before attending law school, Stacey worked as a legal assistant and paralegal gaining hands on experience in the legal field. She then earned her Juris Doctor degree from Barry University School of Law in Orlando in 2016. While in law school, Stacey had the honor of serving on the Barry University Law Review as a Research and Technical Editor. She was also the recipient of several book awards, including Legal Research and Writing I, Legal Research and Writing II, Torts, and Trial Advocacy.

Stacey is a compassionate advocate and advisor who devotes her time to helping families and individuals with concerns related to Elder Law.

  • J.D., Barry University School of Law, Orlando
  • B.A., Legal Studies, University of Central Florida
  • Florida Bar Association
    • Licensed to Practice in All Florida State Courts
  • Accredited Veterans Claim Attorney
  • Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney
  • Member of the Florida Bar (Elder Law Section,  Real Property, Probate, & Trust Section, Solo & Small Firm Section)
  • Member of Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys (AFELA)
  • Member of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
  • Member of Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) (Estate, Guardianship, Trusts Section, Elder Law Section)
  • Member of Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
  • Member of Financial Planning Association Allied Professional
  • Member of Wealth Counsel
  • Member of Atticus
  • Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center Board Member, July 2024 – Present
  • Orange County Bar Association Estate, Guardianship, Trusts Steering Committee Member 2020-to present
  • Orange County Bar Association Estate, Guardianship, Trusts Committee, Steering Committee Chair 2023-2024
  • Orange County Bar Association Estate, Guardianship, Trusts Committee, Steering Committee Co-Chair 2022-2023
  • Speaker for the Orange County Bar Association Estate, Guardianship, Trusts Committee – Basics of Trust Administration 7/10/2023
  • Speaker at the Orange County Bar Association Estate, Guardianship, Trusts Committee Annual Case Law Update December 2023
  • Speaker at the Orange County Bar Association Estate, Guardianship, Trusts Committee Annual Case Law Update December 2022
  • Speaker for the Florida Bar Elder Law Section, Essentials of Elder Law Conference, presenting on the Basics of Trust Administration 1/14/2023
  • Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys Un-program Chair and facilitator, December 2023
  • Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys Mid Year Conference – facilitator on Trust administration 5/12/2023Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys Un-program Co-Chair and facilitator, December 2022

What Our Clients Say

Three gold stars for all of you. You worked hard for us. We really appreciate all you have done for us. We had a lot going on and with your help we finally got it together. You all know what you are doing. Our thanks to all of you.

Past Client

Comprehensive and flexible approach to estate planning. Easy to work with.

C.E.

Kathleen and her team made the process of setting up our wills very easy! Thanks for giving us great peace of mind!

S.C.
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