Life doesn’t come with a manual, but your legacy can come with a plan.
At our firm, we guide individuals and families through estate planning, guardianship, and probate administration with clarity, compassion, and care. Whether you are creating your first will, establishing a trust, planning for long-term care, supporting a loved one who has become incapacitated, or navigating the loss of a loved one, you deserve thoughtful legal guidance tailored to your life and your goals. We take the time to listen, explain, and build a plan that brings you peace of mind because protecting your family isn't just paperwork; it is deeply personal and among the most important plans you will ever make.
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Contact Details
813-843-9698
lisa@estatelawfla.com
Lisa Anne Haidermota, P.A.
609 W De Leon Street
Tampa, Florida 33606
Practice Areas
As a boutique law practice serving the Tampa Bay community, our firm is dedicated exclusively to estate planning, guardianship, and probate administration. This work is our singular focus and commitment.
Founded and based in Florida, we understand the unique legal landscape and the specific needs of families here in our community. Clients receive direct personal attention from an attorney who lives and practices where you do.
Every matter is handled with care, accessibility, and deep respect for the trust you place in us.
Estate Planning
Plan with confidence.
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and long‑term planning tailored to your goals.
Probate Administration
Guidance when it matters most.
Support through court-supervised administration, creditor notices, asset protection, and distributions.
Guardianship
Protection with dignity.
Compassionate help establishing and administering guardianships and guardian advocacy matters.
Estate Planning
Planning for the future is one of the most important steps you can take to protect the people you love.
Several critical issues may arise, such as naming a guardian for minor children, deciding when beneficiaries will receive their inheritance, managing the complexities associated with second marriages or blended families, and ensuring your wishes are honored if you become incapacitated. Thoughtful estate planning ensures your wishes are honored, your assets are distributed according to your intentions, and your family is spared unnecessary stress.
We work closely with individuals and families to create customized estate plans tailored to your unique circumstances and goals, which may include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and long-term planning strategies. Each plan is thoughtfully designed with clarity and attention to detail so you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind, whether your needs are simple or complex.
A will ensures that assets owned in your name alone and without a designated beneficiary are distributed according to your wishes. A will also allows you to name a guardian for your minor children in the event of your death, giving your family clarity and protection during a difficult time.
A revocable trust holds assets for use during your lifetime and provides for distribution at death. During your lifetime, you serve as trustee and retain complete control over
the trust assets. You may amend or revoke the trust at any time while you have capacity. If you become incapacitated, your successor trustee steps in to manage the trust assets and ensure that your lifestyle and financial needs continue without disruption.
Upon your death, the trust becomes irrevocable and your successor trustee
distributes the remaining assets to your beneficiaries in accordance with its terms. Because the assets are already titled in the trust’s name, probate court proceedings are typically unnecessary. This approach can save time and expense while preserving your family’s privacy.
A Durable Power of Attorney designates someone you trust implicitly to serve as your agent and make financial and legal decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. For example, if you are involved in an automobile accident and are unable to manage your affairs, your agent may pay bills, sign documents, and handle matters you would otherwise manage yourself. A properly drafted Durable Power of Attorney can also eliminate the need for a court-appointed guardianship, thereby reducing expenses, avoiding procedural delays, and easing stress for your family.
This document allows you to clearly express your wishes regarding life-prolonging medical treatment. It addresses situations such as terminal illness or permanent unconsciousness and gives guidance on when life-support measures should be continued or withdrawn.
It also designates someone you trust implicitly to serve as your health care surrogate and make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to communicate your wishes.
Probate Administration
The loss of a loved one is difficult enough without the added burden of legal complexity. Probate is required when an individual dies owning assets in their name alone without a designated beneficiary. The court supervises the proper administration and distribution of those assets. It can feel overwhelming without experienced guidance. Our firm provides that guidance every step of the way.
We work closely with the Personal Representative at every stage of the estate administration process, including obtaining court authority to act on behalf of the estate, identifying and safeguarding estate assets, and providing notice to creditors while reviewing claims. We ensure that valid debts and expenses are properly addressed and guide the orderly distribution of estate assets to beneficiaries in accordance with Florida law.
Our goal is to simplify the process, minimize delays, and help you move forward with clarity and peace of mind during a difficult time.
Guardianship & Guardian Advocacy
Guardianship
Guardianship becomes necessary when a loved one is unable to manage financial or personal affairs due to age, mental illness, or incapacity and has not executed valid planning documents. In such cases, the court appoints a guardian to make decisions on the individual’s behalf.
These situations are often emotional and urgent, requiring thoughtful legal guidance. Our practice assists families in establishing guardianships for minors and incapacitated adults. We ensure that appropriate legal protections are in place while maintaining dignity and respect for everyone involved.
Guardian Advocacy
Guardian advocacy becomes necessary when a child with a developmental disability reaches the age of 18. At that point, the individual is legally considered an adult under Florida law but still unable to make important personal, medical, or financial decisions independently.
In the guardian advocacy process, the court appoints a guardian advocate to provide continued support and decision-making in areas essential to the individual’s well-being. In most cases, one or both parents are appointed as guardian advocate, enabling them to continue assisting their adult child while complying with court requirements.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide thoughtful, personalized legal guidance that helps individuals and families make confident decisions before a crisis arises and through life’s transitions.
As a boutique Tampa Bay practice, we prioritize attentive service grounded in integrity, professionalism, and compassion. We explain options in plain language, outline clear next steps, and help you choose a plan that fits your goal.
From estate planning to guardianship and probate administration, we strive to make the process feel manageable and well‑supported so you always know what to expect.
About Lisa
Lisa resides in Tampa, Florida, with her husband and two sons. Outside of her practice, she enjoys spending time with her family and staying active through tennis and pickleball.
Lisa is the founder of Lisa Anne Haidermota, P.A., a boutique law practice serving the Tampa Bay community in estate planning, probate, and guardianship administration.
She has 26 years of service with the Internal Revenue Service as an estate and gift tax attorney and has owned and operated her firm since 2005, bringing decades of experience guiding clients through some of life’s most important legal decisions. Her extensive background with the Internal Revenue Service provides clients with a unique and valuable perspective on tax-related considerations affecting estates, trusts, and long-term planning.
Lisa attended Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, on a tennis scholarship and received a Bachelor of Science in English. She earned her Juris Doctor from Mercer University School of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1995. Early in her legal career, she focused her practice on probate and guardianship administration. That experience inspired her to earn an LL.M. in Estate Planning from the University of Miami in 1999.
Boutique Florida Law Practice serving Tampa Bay & Florida-wide.
Contact
- 813-344-3797
- lisa@estatelawfla.com
- 609 W. De Leon Street, Tampa, Florida 33606
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