For over 22 years, Scott Smylie has been one of the Tampa Bay Area’s most trusted voices in estate planning law — guiding individuals, families, and business owners through some of life’s most consequential decisions. As the Managing Partner of Smylie Legacy Law (formerly Smylie Law Firm, PLLC), Scott brings together rigorous legal expertise and a deep, faith-driven passion for helping families protect what matters most.
Scott’s legal foundation is grounded in an exceptional academic background: his undergraduate degree, Master of Science in Real Estate Development, and Juris Doctor are all earned from the University of Florida — one of the nation’s top public research universities. This rare trifecta of credentials gives Scott a uniquely multidimensional perspective on asset protection, property law, and legacy planning.
“If you bought property — you bought probate. We’re here to make sure your family never has to go through that alone.”
At Smylie Legacy Law, Scott focuses exclusively on the areas that matter most when a family’s future is on the line: wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, comprehensive estate planning, and Medicaid planning. Whether you’re a young family securing your children’s future, a homeowner protecting your real estate, or an adult child navigating the complexities of aging parents and long-term care, Scott’s practice is built around you.
Scott’s approach is not merely transactional, it’s transformational. He believes every estate plan is really a legacy plan: a statement of what you’ve built, what you believe, and who you love. That philosophy is reflected in the firm’s name, its mission, and in every client conversation Scott leads.
Scott’s professional and personal life is guided by five foundational values that shape every client relationship and every legacy plan he creates:
Scott lives what he counsels. Married to his wife Nichole since 2001, he is the proud father of three teenage sons and two beloved Bernedoodles. His household is full of the very things his estate plans are designed to protect: love, laughter, and a future worth securing.
An avid boater and international traveler, Scott finds inspiration in the richness of the world, particularly in the landscapes of Italy and Mexico, bringing a sense of perspective and purpose back to his clients and his work. He believes deeply in helping people heal, grow, and break through to their God-given destiny.
Beyond the courtroom and conference room, Scott is a published author of two books rooted in Christian faith and courageous living, with a third work currently in progress. His writing reflects the same commitment that defines his law practice: that every life tells a story, and every story deserves to end well.
Your legacy deserves protection. Contact Smylie Legacy Law today to schedule a consultation with Scott Smylie and take the first step toward protecting your family, your property, and your peace of mind.
