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Trotter & Soulsby, PAMember
Mary F. Trotter
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Mary F. Trotter

4.3
26 reviews

11834 CR 101, Suite 100, The Villages, FL 32162

Estate Planning and Elder Law

About Mary F. Trotter

Member, NAELA and AFELA.

Mary F. Trotter (The Villages, Florida) View website

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Mary F. Trotter got this award in 2021

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4.4
Estate Planning
Posted by W R (Roger)
August 17, 2025
Hired Attorney

EXTRAORDINARILY DISAPPOINTED. In October 2021 this firm set up a Trust for us. We spent well over $1000 for a pretty straightforward/simple Revocable Trust. Now a couple of years later, I have what I consider to be a Yes or No (answer) question and they haven't responded to my two emails after a week. DO NOT RECOMMEND, as service after the fact is non-existent.

 
Elder Law
Posted by anonymous
February 13, 2024
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I would NOT recommend these people, if you care about your loved ones after you are gone. I was told that the entire process of setting up a trust and approved by the courts, per my dad’s request, for my mom would take about a year per our discussion with Mr. Ed Soulsby, face to face. This timeline kept lengthening every few months. Maybe being treated nice by the lawyer is the only thing that is important upfront. I had accepted the original period, as courts can be busy, and I knew there was some waiting time. Every step was delayed for whatever reason. Even waiting for the creditors to respond was delayed, as this was not put out until almost 3 months after my dad had passed. Communication from the law firm is nil. You must contact them; they will not contact you. They will wait, even if there is a concern or a step is completed, until you contact them. You are kept in the dark through the entire process unless you call, email and ask.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Elder Law

Practice Details

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    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
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  • Firm Information
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    Firm Name
    Trotter & Soulsby, PA
  • Additional Links
    http://www.trotterlaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1983, Florida
    1988, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    Memberships
    Seminole County (President, 1992
    President-Elect, 1991
    Treasurer, 1990
    Secretary, 1989 ) Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Case Western Reserve University
    Class of 1983
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    Class of 1976
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Elder Law Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

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Member at Trotter & Soulsby, PA
4.3
26 reviews

11834 CR 101, Suite 100The Villages, FL 32162U.S.A.

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  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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    Mary F. Trotter was admitted in 1983 to the State of Florida.
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    Mary F. Trotter attended Case Western Reserve University.
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    Trotter & Soulsby, PA was established in 1992.

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