Complete estate planning done at a reasonable cost.Prompt and fast completion of an estate at reasonable cost.
Degree in Accounting, University of Illinois, Harvard Law Graduate, 2015 Client Distinction Award from Martindale-Hubbell--Recognized for Quality of Service, Overall Value, Responsiveness, and Communication Ability. Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award-Hillsborough County Bar Association (2006)--Ask A Lawyer Program
For Probate, I have attended 12 hours of continuing legal education for 8 of the past 11 years. There are several other seminars that I attend each year on probate-both local and with the Fl. Bar.
For 17 years, I was a volunteer attorney for Fox TV news in Tampa where I would anwer questions on legal topics, many about wills, probate, and real estate for 1 1/2 -2 1/2 hours/ month.
Practice areas
Prepare wills for single and married people. Have trust within the will for minor children and where desired. Discuss ways to avoid probate. Do living trusts, powers of attorney, health care surrogates.
53 years, 1,000 cases
Handle opening of estate, appointment of personal representative, bonds and bond waivers, all filings in probate cases, help secure assets, deal with creditors and heirs, deal with real estate and homestead issues, and file papers to close estate. Do in all Florida counties. Can handle estate income tax.
48 years, 80 cases
See above will & trust. Most people with estate tax starting at $5,350,000 do not require same. Try always to have secondary beneficiaries.
48 years, 500 cases
Do deeds, real estate contracts, living trusts for all Fl. counties Review & prepare real estate contracts. Advise on homestead exemptions, income and real estate tax issues, and review status of ownership. Do options and contract sales. Attend closings. Use Lady Bird deeds to avoid probate. Do leases, evictions
48 years, 550 cases
Do uncontested work. From getting guardians appointed for minors to adults with disabilities. who need help.. File annual reports that are required for finances and personal care.
23 years, 20 cases
Set up living trusts-- either in wills or as separate documents. Advise on and revise same. Do for real estate, as well as other assets.
43 years, 60 cases
7406 Commerce St
Riverview, FL, 335784333
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1985 | 06/01/2022 |
IL | Retired | 1967 | 06/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 5 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Outstanding Pro Bono Service | Hillsborough County Bar Association | 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Rotary Club of Fishhawk/Riverview | Director, Past President | 2002 - Present |
Hillsborough County Bar Association | 1985 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
Harvard University Law School | LL.B - Bachelor of Laws | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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About every 2-3 years, I give a 5-10 minute presentation to committees of Riverview Chamber of Commerce-self | Probate, wills, etc. | 2020 |
Posted by Kimberly
April 12, 2018
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