Rachel Drude-Tomori

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Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A.

Experience: 15 years

Estate Planning, Probate and Elder Law

Top 40 Young Lawyer in Estate Planning 2019, 2019 Rockin' Chair Award and 3 others

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Rachel Drude-Tomori is a named partner with the firm specializing in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law. She consistently has been named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Estate Planning by Super Lawyers Magazine, a distinction received by only 2.5% of attorneys in Florida. Among numerous honors, Rachel has served as Chair for the Probate Section for the St. Petersburg Bar Association and was awarded the 2019 Rockin’ Chair award for her leadership and fundraising achievements. Recently, she was appointed to the Executive Committee for the St. Petersburg Bar Association.

Rachel frequently assists individuals and business owners in protecting their legacies from government and creditor interference. She has developed estate plans for business owners, corporate executives, wealthy individuals, and professionals and their families with a wide range of estate planning objectives. She also develops estate plans for modest estates aiming to avoid probate and secure financial stability for loved ones. She takes a holistic approach to estate planning and is known in the industry for her creative, out-of-the-box thinking.

In addition to Estate Planning, Rachel practices in the following areas: Probate Administration, Trust Administration, Probate and Trust Litigation, Will Contests, Business Succession Planning, and Elder Law (including Medicaid and Long Term Care Planning). Specifically, Rachel frequently assists clients facing complicated questions about how to meet the health care and financial needs of their elderly loved ones. Through her community outreach, she has established trusted community resources that assist when a loved one is ready to transition from home to an assisted living or nursing home care.

Rachel offers 30-minute complimentary consultations for first-time clients and makes house and hospital calls upon request.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Florida

The Florida Bar
ID Number: 61127
Since 2008

Professional Experience

Current

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A.

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Education

2005 - 2009

University of Miami School of Law

LL.M. (2009) | Estate Planning

Honors: Master’s Degree (LL.M.) in Estate Planning; Juris Doctorate, Summa Cum Laude, Cum Laude; Honor Society of Bar and Gavel; Editorial Board of the International & Comparative Law Review; Lifestyle Editor & Staff Writer of the Res Ipsa Loquitur; Project Leader for HOPE (Helping Others Through Pro Bono Efforts); Dean’s List; Book Awards: Partnership Tax and Legal Elements.

2003 - 2005

Loyola University New Orleans

B.A. | English, Creative Writing

Honors: 2005 Award of Excellence in Writing – Department of English

Awards

Rachel Drude-Tomori

Top 40 Young Lawyer in Estate Planning 2019

National Alliance of Women in Law

2019 Rockin' Chair Award

St. Petersburg Bar Assocation

Elite Advocate

American Institute of Legal Advocates 2018

Super Lawyers Rising Star 2017

Super Lawyers Magazine

Super Lawyers Rising Star 2018

Super Lawyers Magazine

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Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 5858 Central Ave suite d St. Petersburg FL 33707 Telephone: (727) 381-2300 Fax: (727) 343-4059

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Rachel Drude-Tomori Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A.

Experience: 15 years

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Phone: (727) 381-2300

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Elder Law

Languages

English

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