Doanne & Doanne

REBECCA G. DOANE, J.D., C.P.A.

Meet Our Team

Rebecca G. Doane

Partner

“Client satisfaction is at the forefront of

everything we do.”

Strategic, diligent and thoughtful are just a few of the words clients use to describe Rebecca Doane. She has a passion for problem-solving and crafting customized solutions that provide families with peace of mind and purpose.

Recognized as a specialist in estate planning, trusts, wills, estate, and gift taxation, Rebecca is also a certified public accountant. This unique combination allows her to identify potential future risks and help guard against them. With an analytical approach to details, she helps clients navigate and plot their financial future to create their desired legacy. 

Rebecca takes great pride in leveraging her past large firm experience to meet the needs of everyone she serves, no matter how complex their estate. A trustworthy advocate, she has received the highest rating (“AV”) from the premier attorney rating service, Martindale Hubbell, and earned the distinction of becoming Florida Bar Board Certified in the practice areas of Wills, Trusts and Estates.

She is the Co-Chairman and Founder of the Guardianship Education Committee of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, a member of the East Coast Estate Planning Council, the Martin County Estate Planning Council, the Probate and Guardianship Law Committee of the Florida Bar Association, as well as the Probate Practice Committee of the Palm Beach County Bar Association. Her tireless efforts and thoughtful leadership captured the attention of the Governor, who appointed her to the Judicial Nominating Commission, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.

A sought-after lecturer, Rebecca also co-authored a book with her husband titled “Death & Taxes, The Complete Guide to Family Inheritance Planning.” The book is a valuable resource for legal and tax professionals serving as a guide for comprehensive estate planning and wealth management.

  • Estate planning
  • Guardianship
  • Probate Administration
  • Taxation

  • University Of South Carolina, J.D., 1985
  • Delta Theta Phi
  • SBA Service Award, 1985
  • San Jose State University, B.S., Accounting, 1981
  • Order Of Omega
  • Undergraduate Of The Year, 1982
  • Outstanding Business Student, 1981

  • Georgia, 1985
  • Florida, 1986
  • S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, 1986
  • S. Tax Court, 1988

  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell®
  • Board Certified In Wills, Trusts And Estates By The “Florida Bar Board Of Legal Specialization And Education
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Florida Super Lawyers: 2011-2012, 2015-2022
  • South Florida Legal Guide Top Lawyer: 2015-2021
  • Palm Beach Illustrated Top Lawyer: 2018-2021
  • Florida Trend Legal Elite: 2015, 2020
  • Best Lawyers In America: 2016-2022
  • Accredited Estate Planner Designee By The National Association Of Estate Planners And Councils: 2018 – 2021
  • Top 50: Women Florida Super Lawyers: 2018-2021
  • Top 100: Miami Super Lawyers: 2018 -2021
  • Who’s Who in American Law – 2018

  • Center For Children In Crisis, Past President Of The Board Of Directors
  • Executive Women Of The Palm Beaches, Volunteer Sector Award, 1999
  • Named Woman Volunteer Of The Year By Wachovia Bank, 2000
  • Palm Glades Girl Scout Council, Past President Of The Board Of Directors
  • Daughters Of The American Revolution, Palm Beach Chapter, Past Regent
  • Catholic Lawyers Guild, Treasurer
  • West Palm Beach Kiwanis Club, Board Member And Past President
  • West Palm Beach Kiwanis Foundation, Board Member And Development Chairman
  • ATHENA Award® Recipient, 2004
  • Friends Of Macarthur Beach State Park, President, 2009–2010, Past Vice President
  • Mounts Botanical Gardens Palm Beach, Board Member, 2017 to Present
  • Florida Commission on the Status of Women Spirit of Community Award, 2018

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