Andrew C. McDannold, of Lutz, is not your typical attorney. In his office, a warm and inviting space near Lutz Preparatory School, McDannold deliberately takes the time – frequently, over a cup of coffee – to learn as much as possible about his clients. By understanding their stories, he says, he’s able to create legal solutions tailored to achieve each client’s unique goals.
“No one knows what tomorrow will bring. That’s why it’s so important to have a plan in place today,” said McDannold. “We help you build a legal framework that provides additional support if you lose the ability to make medical or financial decisions, ensures your minor children will be appropriately cared for, and defines exactly how your assets will be distributed after your death.”
One of McDannold’s biggest challenges is the natural tendency of people to avoid thinking about death. “Everyone expects to wake up tomorrow. We all know in the back of our minds that it may not happen, but we persist in our expectation because it’s unpleasant to think about the alternative. So, most people remain blissfully unprepared for the future.”
To help you take the first step, McDannold offers a free initial consultation and handles most matters on a flat-fee basis. He can help you create wills, trusts, medical directives, and a wide range of specialized planning solutions, regardless of your age or economic situation.
In addition to traditional estate planning, McDannold Law helps clients with legal issues unique to seniors and persons with special needs; estate administration and the probate process; and guardianships for minors or incapacitated adults.
McDannold also fights to ensure disabled veterans receive the benefits to which they’re entitled, and he has successfully advocated before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in Washington, D.C.
McDannold, a Tampa native and graduate of North Carolina State University, is a decorated veteran of the U.S. Air Force. During his military career, he commanded a squadron responsible for managing aircraft maintenance, created logistics plans for U.S. Central Command, and served two tours of duty in Iraq as a military advisor.
When the time came to prepare for his second career, McDannold’s planning and problem-solving experience drew him to the legal profession. He attended Stetson University College of Law, graduating cum laude and earning the Certificate of Concentration in Elder Law.
17894 N U.S. 41, Lutz
(813) 397-6330
Published 5/9/18
