Anne Sheffler Douglass

Anne grew up in Manatee County, Florida and has always served those in her community. She has witnessed the devastation caused by failure of families to plan for long term care, disabilities and end of life. Her goal is to make these life challenges easier to negotiate for the Senior as well as for the Senior’s family. Having practiced law here since 1977, she practices Elder Law which includes probate and estates, estate planning, guardianships, wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, advance directives, Medicaid planning and Special Needs Trusts. In addition to her professional associations, Anne has stayed busy in her community. She was a founding member and past Treasurer of the Junior League of Manatee County. Anne was a founding member of the Board of PACE Center For Girls, Inc. She served as its local board president and on its state board for several years. Anne has also served on the board of the Manatee Glens Corporation, a not-for-profit organization which provides mental health and substance abuse care to residents of Manatee County. Anne has many interests. She was a founding member of the Manatee County Council for the Arts and served as their president. Due to her love of horses, Anne’s daughter’s both showed horses and were on the FSU Equestrian team. Anne was a member of and provided legal assistance to the Florida Quarter horse Association. Anne is a member of Christ Episcopal Church and has served on their alter guild.

Loyola University New Orleans

J.D. (1977) | Law

1974 - 1977

Florida State University - Tallahassee

B.A.

1972 - 1974

Attorney

Law Office of Anne Sheffler Douglass

2001 - Current

Began my own practice in 2001 and practicing law to present.

Attorney/Partner

Harrison, Hendrickson, Douglass & Kirkland, PA

1981 - 2001

Trust Officer

Westside National Bnak, n/k/a US Trust'Bankd of America Private Client Group

1979 - 1981

Attorney

Law Office of Robert H. Schultz

1977 - 1979

THE CONUNDRUM OF THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW

Manatee County Bar Association Inter Alia

November, 2014

Estate Planning, Women's Law Day, Sarasota, Flordia

May 5, 1979

Manatee Junior College

Service award for serving on Natural Resource Committee for development of Comprehensive Plan

Manatee County

1989

Florida Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

Current

Activities: Member of Committee on Elder Abuse

Florida Bar Association

Member of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

Current

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

1988 - Current

Florida Bar Association  # 239143

Member

1977 - Current

Activities: Served on the Florida Bar of Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee Served on the Florida Bar Grievance Committee for 12 Judicial Circuit

Manatee County Bar Association

Board Member

1977 - 2016

Activities: Past Treasurer

Florida

Since 1977

• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  I have set fees for certain will and trust drafting and I have hourly fees.