About Amy
Ms. Fanzlaw is one of only a handful of attorneys in Florida who have achieved board certification in both Wills, Trusts & Estates and in Elder Law by The Florida Bar. She is recognized as an expert in estate planning, probate, estate and trust administration, and elder law, including preparing and administering special needs trusts, long-term care and Medicaid planning, and guardianship. She is frequently asked to present and lecture on special needs trusts, tricky estate planning issues, and homestead law in Florida, and she has served as an expert witness in various matters pertaining to public benefits and special needs trusts.
Awards & Recognition
2012
AV-rated Preeminent Attorney - AV-rated Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
2011
Rising Star - Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star - Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star - Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2009
Board Certified in Elder Law - Board Certified in Elder Law, The Florida Bar
2008
Board Certified in Wills, Trusts & Estates - Board Certified in Wills, Trusts & Estates, The Florida Bar
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Top Lawyers - Top Lawyers, Miami Herald
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AV Preeminent Rated - AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Education & Memberships
- 2016 - Present - Elder Law Section, The Florida Bar - Special Needs Trust Committee
- 2016 - Present - Elder Law Section, The Florida Bar - Estate Planning Committee
- 2012 - Present - Elder Law Section, The Florida Bar - Medicaid Committee
- 2010 - Present - Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys (AFELA) - Member
- 2010 - Present - National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) - Member
- - South Palm Beach County Bar Association - Member
- - Palm Beach County Bar Association - Member
- - Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Palm Beach County chapter) - Member
- - Upward Basketball - Coach (girls grades 6-8)
- - Florida Association for Women Lawyers (South Palm Beach County chapter) - Founding Director/Membership Director
- 2018 - 2018 - Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys (AFELA) - Chair, Membership committee
- 2015 - 2018 - The Florida Bar - Elder Law Certification Committee
- 2014 - 2015 - South Palm Beach County Bar Association - Chair, Elder Law Committee
- 2010 - 2011 - Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court LIV - Immediate Past President
- 2009 - 2010 - Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court LIV - President
- 2008 - 2009 - Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court LIV - President-Elect/Counselor
- 2007 - 2008 - Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court LIV - Education Chair
- 2005 - 2007 - Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court LIV - Membership Director
- 2003 - 2009 - Florida Bar Probate Rules Committee - Member
- 1995 - Stetson University College of Law - law
- 1992 - Stetson University - BA
Bar Licenses
- Florida (1995) - Member in Good Standing
Get in Touch
Osborne & Osborne, P.A.
1515 S. Federal Highway, Suite 106, Boca Raton, FL
Areas of Practice
Elder LawEstate PlanningGuardianshipHealth CareMedicaid and MedicareProbateTrustsWills and Living WillsOther