Ira Stewart Wiesner

About

Ira Stewart Wiesner, the esteemed elder law attorney and founder of Advocates in Aging, Sarasota’s pioneering elder law firm, is nationally recognized for his expertise. With over 40 years of dedicated practice, Ira has specialized in tax and estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, Medicaid Planning/Asset Protection, and Special Needs Planning for individuals with disabilities.

As a former President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Ira stands as a trailblazer, being part of the inaugural class of Florida Bar Board-Certified specialists in Elder Law. Throughout his career, he has been a prolific lecturer and author on topics such as estate planning, pension distribution planning, and long-term care financing strategies. Recognizing his unwavering commitment to advocating for seniors, Ira has been elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, a distinction held by a select group of attorneys nationwide.