SARASOTA, Fla. - eTradeWire -- Bart Scovill, PLC, a Sarasota-area estate planning, probate, and trust administration practice, has received the Bronze Award in the Best Trusts & Estates Attorney category of Sarasota Magazine's Best of Sarasota 2026.

Best of Sarasota is Sarasota Magazine's annual program recognizing locally owned and operated businesses and professionals in the Sarasota and Manatee County area.

"I am grateful for the recognition, and for the families in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, and Venice who have trusted me with their planning," said Bart Scovill. "Estate planning is personal work, and I take seriously the responsibility of explaining Florida law clearly so that families can make informed decisions."

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About Bart Scovill, PLC

Bart Scovill, PLC was founded in 1995 and serves families and business owners in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, and Venice, Florida. Attorney Bart Scovill earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida in 1993 and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida in 1989. He was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1993 and to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida in 1995. With more than 30 years of experience planning and administering Florida estates, he works directly with each client throughout the process, supported by knowledgeable paralegal staff.

The practice focuses on three areas, https://scovills.com/services/estate_planning/, : estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care surrogate designations, living wills, pet trusts, and pre-need guardian designations; probate, including summary administration, formal administration, and ancillary probate; and trust administration.