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Cynthia Crofoot Rignanese
About Cynthia
Biography
The passion to practice law is #1 in my life! I enjoy the everyday opportunity to work with individuals, families and businesses; I help them to save time and trouble!
Outside of work, I enjoy a number of activities and hobbies. For me, travel is paramount; I have been to all 50 US States, seven of seven continents and 143 countries!
I enjoy photography (travel and landscape particularly), public speaking, non-fiction reading, creative writing and publishing articles, visiting art museums, jazz, gardening, hiking, kayaking, backgammon, attending performing arts and theatre productions, and dining on exotic cuisine.
I have offices in Winter Haven and Tampa, Florida. Mailing: PO Box 2012, Winter Haven, FL 33883.
For 30+ years, I have focused my law practice in estate administration and planning. I help individuals and families plan for the eventuality of passing and assure them that the family will save time, trouble, hassle and money!
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
50%
34 years | 2,000 cases
Business
15%
34 years | 300 cases
Probate
15%
34 years | 1,000 cases
Elder Law
10%
34 years | 1,030 cases
Fees and Rates
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 34 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Cynthia Crofoot Rignanese
141 NW 5th Street, Suite 300, Winter Haven, FL, 33881
Tampa Office [By Appointment Only]
Downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL, 33602
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Cynthia Crofoot Rignanese's Reviews
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Posted by Carey | May 31, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
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Cynthia is a great leader in our community.
Cynthia is a great leader in our community. And we are happy to have her experience when we need it!
Posted by Debra | May 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent estate planning
Atty Rignanese and her staff are helpful, knowledgeable and professional. Everything was explained in language I could understand.
Posted by Carolyn | February 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Estate Planning
I was very pleased with the service I received from Ms. Rignanese and her team.
Posted by Katrina | January 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazingly helpful and patient!
Cynthia and her team excelled in assisting us with our estate planning. Before meeting her, we had never organized our affairs to ensure a smooth future for our family. After an educational meeting and numerous emails, we feel confident about the arrangements for our children and grandchildren. Knowi...
Posted by Kathleen | December 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very helpful!
I want to thank Ms. Rignanese and the Legal Eagles for all their help and patience during my difficult time. I appreciate all you have done for me.
Cynthia Crofoot Rignanese's Lawyer Endorsements
"Cynthia is an excellent attorney. She has more than 32 years experience and have been "distinguish woman in law" in her county in Florida. Ms. Rignanese has also been a proud contributor to the legal profession and with her support in the community. I am confident that she supports her clients in a professional manner and consistently delivers the best legal services."
"Cynthia is a great resource for estate planning and real estate matters. She's invested in making the legal process more efficient and streamlined for her clients. She also hosts a radio show called LadyLawyerLive, in which she shares her extensive legal knowledge with callers."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Cynthia and I collaborated through a national attorney organization and she was wonderful, responsive and thoughtful. I highly recommend her."
"Cynthia is known for her decades of experience doing estate planning in Central Florida. A tour of her office finds three commercial ‘will safes.’ These fireproof cabinets house more than 1000 original will and trust documents. Clients looking for an experienced lawyer in Florida, do not need to look further than Cynthia"
"Cynthia is excellent and I highly recommend her."
"I have referred clients to Cynthia and she and her team do a wonderful job. She is thorough, patient with clients, personable and well versed in estate planning/probate law. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"We met through a group exclusively for women who run law firms called Boss Lady Esquire. Subsequent contact with Cynthia was always positive. She has nearly 30 years of experience in her specialty of estate planning. She is well known for her work; whether it is a simple will or complex trust, she'll watch out for the client and family. I highly recommend Cynthia."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is thorough and well-prepared. We have worked and are currently working together on several probate/trust matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Her work is excellence in action, detail oriented and client focused."
"Cynthia comes to mind as the go-to attorney for estate planning in Winter Haven. I would trust her with the most unique, complex matters. Her depth of experience and approachable personality are a great combination for serving her clients well."
"I whole-heartedly endorse this lawyer's work and she is the only attorney I would trust with my estate planning, real estate and corporate needs! Ms. Rignanese is continually involved with her community and is a frequent lecturer on estate planning needs. She is in very high demand since she delivers speeches that are enjoyable and educational. Ms. Rignanese is well known as one of the premier estate planning and corporate attorneys in the Polk County area - if not the State of Florida. Ms. Rignanese is dedicated to client service and her business philosophy ensures that clients will receive the best advice and representation possible."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Speaker of The Year, Winter Haven Women's Bar Association
2021
Lawyer of The Year for Wills & Trusts, Winter Haven Women's Bar Association
2021
Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (The Group's Highest Honor), Who's Who Legal
2021
30 Years of Serving The Community, Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce
2020
Top Commenter - For Engagement and Insight, Boss Lady Esquire
2020
Spotlight Business, Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce
2012
Woman of The Year, Females Advancing Business (FAB) Network
2006
In the First 3 Lawyers of 80,000 as: "Speaker of The Month", Florida Bar
2002
Alumni Spotlight, University of Florida Triangle Magazine
2001
Citizen of The Year, Lake Wales Masonic Lodge #242
1999
Leadership Class IV, Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce
1996
Ring of Honor, Kiwanis International
1995
Kiwanian of The Year, Kiwanis Club of Lake Wales
N/A
Who's Who in America, Who's Who America
N/A
Who's Who Among Executive and Professional Women, Cambridge Who's Who
N/A
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Senior Managing Partner and Founder, Rignanese & Associates, PLLC
2010 - 2024
Show Host on "LadyLawyerLive", Blog Talk Radio
2000 - 2002
"Lady Lawyer Live", WIPC Legal Radio Show Host
1994 - 1996
Adjunct Professor, Webber International University
Associations
2010 - Present
FAB - Females Advancing BusinessFounding Member, Director, 2013-14 President, Legal Advisor
1996 - Present
Winter Haven Womens Bar AssociationFounding Member and President
YMCA Turner Center Committee
Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class IV
University of Florida Mentoring Program
Mentor
Winter Haven Executive Club
Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven
Kiwanis Club of Lake Wales
Scholarship Chair, Delegate to Seven International Conventions
Kiwanis Club of Lake Wales
Past President, Kiwanian of the Year, Director
Kiwanis International
Golden Key
Phi Eta Sigma
American Bar Association
Middle District of Florida Courts
Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar
Estate Planning Council of Polk County
Celebrate Lake Wales Committee
Florida Bar
2021 - 2021
CS International Travel Club - Atlanta Peach Convention 2021Emissary for USA
2008 - 2010
American Business Womens Association
1996 - 2020
Meals on WheelsLegal Counsel
1996 - 2019
Meals on WheelsBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
87 Year Old PreNuptial
Successful Negotiation Led To Client's Happy Marriage
82 Year Long Relationship Leads to Estate Plan
Successful estate plan using Revocable Living Trust to accomplish client's goals
Worldwide Seaplane Pilots Association
Successful negotiation
Education
2024
Legal Fuel - Florida Bar Association
Continuing Legal Education Required Annually
1990
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Juris Doctor of Law
1987
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science with Honors
1987
University of Siena, Florence, Italy
1986
Richmond College, London, England
N/A
Attorneys Mortgage Services
Mortgage Law Certification
Speaking Engagements
2025
Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven
Law, Order & Ballet
2025
Females Advancing Business
TED x Poll of Women in Business {Not an Official TED x Event}
2025
80 Speaking Topics/Copyrighted Presentations
Speaker on Four Speakers Bureaus
2024
Sweetwater Community Association - Central Florida
Star-Studded Wisdom: Estate Planning Lessons from Celebrities
2023
Sweetwater Community Association - Central Florida
In Depth Analysis of Medical/Legal Documents
2021
Kiwanis
Legal Documents You Need Due to Covid19 Pandemic
2020
80 Speaking Topics/Copyrighted Presentations
Princess and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Authorized Speaker
2019
Kiwanis
How International Travel enhances US Business and Legal Skills
2019
Aventail Seminar Series
Estate and Financial Planning with Aventail
2017
Lady Lawyer Live Talk Radio
Hot Coffee Verdict with McD - - Legal Aspects
2016
Blog Talk Radio
Estate Planning 101
2014
Multiple Locations
Crafting A Compelling Elevator Speech (2012-2014)
2014
Lake Wales Kiwanis and Lakeland Shooters Photography Club
Travelogue:Crossing Southern Africa-Sometimes by Ostrich
2013
Lake Wales Kiwanis
New Years Resolutions
2012
Rotary Club
Crossing Borders-How Travel Enhances Business Skills
2012
PsychoSocial Organization
PsychoSocial Continuing Education Series - Educating Medical Professionals on Legal Documents
2012
Femaels Advancing Business Womens Network
Networking Works To The Degree Of Your Network
2012
Edward Jones
Legal and Financial Aspects of Estate Planning - Your Will, Trust, Death
2011
Blog Talk Radio
Powers of Attorney - New Law Enhancements
2011
Allen & Company/FAB
Women & Wealth - Legal and Financial Issues
2010
FAB
How International Travel Changed My Life and Law Practice
2009
Cypress Creek Homeowners Association
Your Community, You and Estate Planning
2009
American Business Womens Association
Estate Planning for Business Women
2008
Bok Tower Gardens
Estate Planning Panel
2004
American Bar Association Grant Underwritten
Living Wills (Advance Directives)
2003
WIPC RADIO AM 1280
Living Will vs. Living Trusts
2003
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Estate Planning for Beta Sigma Phi
2002
WIPC RADIO AM 1280
Attorney's Role in a Real Estate Sale
2002
WIPC RADIO AM 1280
The IRS and You
2002
WIPC
What To Do Before You Say I DO: Pre-Nuptial Agreements
2002
WIPC
Post-Death Money Fights
2002
Winter Haven, Meals on Wheels, Edward Jones
Estate Planning with Charitable Intentions
2002
Spring Haven Retirement Center
You Can't Take It With You
2002
Multiple Locations
Mortgage Law
2001
WIPC RADIO AM 1280
Everything You Want To Know About Trusts
2001
Winter Haven Kiwanis Keynote Speaker
Organ Donation
2001
Multiple Locations
Mortgage Law
2001
Multiple Locations
Ten Reasons To Have A Will
2001
Meals on Wheels of Polk County, Inc.
Estate Planning for Professionals
2001
Meals on Wheels of Polk County, Inc
Estate Planning To Do Now
2001
Lake Wales Kiwanis Club
Charitable Fundraising
2001
Hawthorne Inn
Planning Your Estate
2001
B Street Community Center
Estate Planning For Your Family
2000
WIPC RADIO AM 1280
Power of Attorney: Who Handles Your Business
2000
WIPC
Business Entity Choices
2000
Lake Wales Medical Center Conference Keynote Speaker
Legal Aspects of Organ Donation
1996
Prudential
Trusts, Insurance and Investing for Seniors
Publications
2025
R&A Law Blog
Trailblazing Women in Law
2025
2024
R&A Law Blog
Does Barbie Need a Will?
2024
R & A Law Blog
Mama Wants Less Drama - Benefits of a Professional Trustee
2021
Multiple Locations
"Trusts: Here Are a Few Good Tips About Living Trusts for People of all Ages".
2021
Lake Wales Newspaper
Why Now Is Time To Refinance Your Home
2020
Multiple Locations
"Power of Attorney: Lawyers Warn the Powerful Document be Issued with Care"
2020
R & A Law Blog
Lack Of Estate Planning Can Cause Heirs Difficulty
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Never got deed. Paid n full. Someone went and put it in their name and knows we had paid for it, isnt tha a crime fraud. What ?
09 Jan 2025
Q&A
Does the house go through probate?
08 Jan 2025
Q&A
My mom passed away while living in Texas but created her will In Idaho.
09 Jan 2025